Rep. Bryce Berry

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 500), not a law. It formally recognizes and commends Pharaoh Kelley, a Georgia real estate founder and community leader, for his work through his organization "Legendary Vision" which supports students and youth. The resolution highlights his personal journey from homelessness, his book "Insurmountable Victory," and his efforts to inspire students and build self-reliance. It has no binding effect or policy changes; it simply expresses the Georgia House's appreciation for his community service.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses, so as to revise penalties for violations of certain offenses; to provide for fines for such violations and to provide that such collected fines be made available to the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 456) formally recognizes and commends Davante Jennings for his community and political leadership in Georgia. It specifically highlights his work as President of the Young Democrats of Georgia (YDG), revitalizing the Georgia Black Caucus, fundraising for HBCUs through the Rising Sun Foundation, and helping elect Jonesboro's first Black female mayor. The resolution does not create new laws or policies; it is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to acknowledge Jennings' service to young people and progressive causes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-212 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to salary schedules for professionals in elementary and secondary education, so as to require that the minimum base salary for certificated professional personnel with bachelor's degrees be based upon the national average living wage as determined by the State Board of Education; to provide for the calculation and publication of such national average living wage at least once every three years; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to revise a deduction related to depreciation for single-family residential rental property; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) commending Raising Expectations Inc. for its 27-year youth development work in Atlanta communities. It recognizes the nonprofit's academic tutoring, mentoring, STEM programs, and college preparation initiatives - particularly its "Academic Tutorial Academy" under Project D.R.E.A.M. - which serve students in neighborhoods like Decatur and Vine City. The resolution expresses the Georgia House's appreciation for their "high-expectation model" and extends "sincere best wishes" for their continued success. It contains no new laws, funding, or policy changes, solely serving as a formal expression of support.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-310 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student directory information, registering to vote and with selective service, and pledge of allegiance, so as to establish the Jimmy Carter Award for Civic Engagement; to provide for policies and procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Black Child Development Institute, recipient of the Georgia Reads Community Award, for its dedication to literacy advancement; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health of students, so as to provide that the Department of Education shall develop a mental health crisis plan to rapidly provide mental health services to students experiencing incidents of violence, threats of violence, natural disasters, or other crisis situations; to provide for a definition; to provide for the development and distribution of promotional materials, training programs, and curricula; to provide for the adoption of rules and regulations; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2B of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to promise scholarship accounts, so as to require participating private schools to comply with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education (IDEA) Act and Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973; to require participating schools to implement participating students' IEPs and Section 504 plans; to provide for rules and policies requiring parents of participating students to provide complete copies of such plans to participating schools; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.