A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-4-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to amount of minimum wage to be paid by employers, so as to increase the state minimum wage to a living wage; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution designating February 18, 2025, as "Clark Atlanta University Day" at Georgia's state capitol. It formally recognizes the university's history as a historically Black institution, its academic programs serving 3,920 students, its $541 million annual economic impact on Georgia, and its research initiatives like the prostate cancer center. The resolution has no policy or funding provisions - it solely honors the university's contributions through a symbolic day of recognition.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to require the State Board of Education to review and update, as necessary, policies, guidelines, and processes for awarding units of high school credit to students based on a demonstration of subject area competency; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for applicability; 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 Title 39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minors, so as to provide for the creation of the Georgia Baby Bond Savings Plan; to provide for the administration of such plan; to provide for a board of directors; to authorize the board of directors to invest plan funds; to provide for the creation of a fund in the state treasury; to provide the authority for establishing a comprehensive investment plan; to provide for furnishing annual financial statements to savings trust account owners; to provide for eligibility requirements for the plan; to authorize the General Assembly to contribute to the plan; to provide for minimum contributions by the General Assembly to the plan; 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 Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education, so as to repeal various provisions of the "Protect Students First Act," enacted by Ga. L. 2022, p.136, relating to divisive concepts; to repeal Code Section 20-1-11, relating to advocating for divisive concepts, prohibition on discrimination, practice of tolerance and mutual respect encouraged, complaint resolution policies, inspection of records, and waivers prohibited; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 168) recognizing Dr. David A. Thomas upon his retirement as president of Morehouse College. It formally commends his leadership, noting his role in raising over $240 million, launching online programs, and creating initiatives like the Center for Black Entrepreneurship during his 2018-2025 tenure. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely honors Dr. Thomas personally through a formal House resolution. It does not affect any laws, regulations, or specific groups beyond this recognition.
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to extend regular legislative sessions to a maximum of 90 legislative days; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 53) adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on January 27, 2025, to honor the late Emily L. Milner, a Georgia resident who died on December 17, 2024. It expresses the House's condolences and commemorates her life as a deeply devoted community member, lifelong alumna of Our Lady of Lourdes School, and active participant in Atlanta's Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely serves as a formal expression of respect and mourning by the House. It was formally adopted without committee referral or further legislative action.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 32-2-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development of transportation plans, public hearings, approval of plans by board, and promulgation of rules and regulations by the Department of Transportation, so as to require public hearings for local transportation projects of significant impact; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
