A RESOLUTION commending Techbridge Inc. on the occasion of its 25th anniversary and recognizing March 17, 2025, as Techbridge Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fair housing, so as to provide for artificial intelligence or automated decision tools in actions for discriminatory housing practices; to prohibit the use of certain defenses in actions for discriminatory housing practices; to prohibit the use of artificial intelligence or automated decision tools without human oversight in making certain housing determinations; to prohibit making certain housing determinations using artificial intelligence or automated decision tools without certain disclosures; to provide for enforcement by Attorney General; to provide for fines; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Student Finance Authority, so as to establish a needs based grant program to combat food insecurity among postsecondary students; to provide definitions; to provide for a maximum award amount; to provide for applications; to provide for rules, regulations, and procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 497) formally recognizes and commends Winston "Gypsy" Peters, a renowned Trinidad and Tobago calypsonian and public servant, for his decades-long contributions to music, culture, and government service. It highlights his achievements as a former Calypso Monarch, recipient of Trinidad and Tobago's Chaconia Medal Silver, and roles including Minister of Community Development and current Chairman of the National Carnival Commission. The resolution, passed unanimously by the House of Representatives, extends best wishes to Peters and directs the Clerk to provide him with a copy. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 499) is a ceremonial gesture recognizing Neil "Iwer" George, a Trinidad and Tobago Soca musician and cultural icon. It formally commends his decades-long contributions to Carnival music, including his roles as a performer, actor, and award-winning artist (notably winning Soca Monarch titles in 2002, 2003, 2007, and 2020). The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies; it solely serves to honor his cultural impact. The House of Representatives adopted it on March 4, 2025, directing the Clerk to provide George with a copy.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 498), not a substantive bill. It formally recognizes and commends Atlanta City Councilman Byron D. Amos for his public service, highlighting his work as a community advocate, his role in creating Atlanta Public School Equity Policy, and his leadership with the Atlanta City Council. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' appreciation through a formal written commendation. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or affect any legal rights or responsibilities.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 495) that formally recognizes Mr. Dexter Percil for his business leadership and achievements in Caribbean commercial sectors. It commends his work as Commercial Manager at Blue Waters St. Lucia Ltd. (noting $9M sales growth) and his roles at Peter & Company Distribution and Banks Holding Ltd., highlighting specific revenue increases and marketing successes. The resolution has no policy impact or binding effect - it solely expresses the House's admiration and directs a copy to be sent to Mr. Percil. As a purely symbolic gesture, it does not affect any laws, regulations, or individuals beyond the recognition itself.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Student Finance Authority, so as to establish a needs based financial aid program to award grants to eligible students who have not yet received their financial aid award so that such students can obtain the essential materials they need to begin classes; to provide a maximum award amount; to provide definitions; to provide for eligibility; to provide for applications; to provide for rules, regulations, and procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for school lunch and school breakfast programs for public school students in this state; to provide for such meals to be offered at no cost to students who attend a school among the lowest performing 25 percent of schools in the state; to provide for school breakfast programs under the Quality Basic Education Act; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to formally recognize Dr. Contessa Metcalfe. It commends her for her work as a triple-board-certified physician, U.S. Navy veteran (flight surgeon), entrepreneur (owner of HauteDoc and Chastain Integrative Medicine), and advocate for diabetes awareness, criminal justice reform, and health equity. The resolution specifically highlights her service to Georgia citizens and her community work, particularly with veterans and marginalized groups. It has no policy impact or legal effect - it is purely an expression of appreciation.
