Rep. Bryce Berry

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to remove a conviction of a felony involving moral turpitude as an exception to the right to register and vote; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that designates March 9, 2026, as Young Democrats of Georgia Day at the state capitol. It directly affects the Young Democrats of Georgia, an organization representing young Georgians aged 14 to 40 who support the Democratic Party. The resolution formally recognizes the group's contributions to state politics and honors their planned event at the capitol on that date. The measure does not change any laws or policies but serves to acknowledge the organization's role in engaging young people in government.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that formally recognizes the Morehouse Boxing Club for its achievements and contributions. It directly affects the Morehouse Boxing Club, a student organization at Morehouse College that promotes discipline, fitness, and mentorship among young people. The resolution highlights the club's historic milestone of becoming the first Historically Black College or University to win at the United States Intercollegiate Boxing Association National Tournament. It also acknowledges the club's mission to provide positive alternatives for youth through boxing and its efforts to secure scholarship opportunities for student athletes. The House of Representatives authorized the Clerk to distribute a copy of this resolution to the club.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that formally recognizes the Spelman Social Justice Program Health Advocacy Initiative for its work improving healthcare access in Georgia. The initiative, founded by three students in 2025, brings together students from various disciplines to engage in health policy education and advocacy. It has met with Georgia state legislators to discuss healthcare coverage and Medicaid policy while educating students on civic engagement and legislative processes. The resolution expresses official appreciation for the group's contributions to healthcare equity and directs the House Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends Dr. Daniel Black, an author, scholar, and community leader based in Atlanta. It highlights his accomplishments as a professor at Clark Atlanta University and Morehouse College, his numerous literary awards, and his founding of a mentoring organization for African-American youth. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to Dr. Black as an official acknowledgment of his contributions to Georgia.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Atlanta Children's Day Shelter for 40 years of service to Georgia's children and families; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 1475 creates a Joint Study Committee to examine Georgia's laws regarding modified exhaust systems on vehicles. The committee will study enforcement challenges caused by undefined noise standards, review other states' approaches (including using decibel meters), and assess whether vehicle modification services should be held accountable for excessive noise. It directly affects law enforcement agencies struggling to enforce current noise regulations and vehicle modification businesses. The committee, composed of seven legislators appointed by chamber leaders, will report findings by 2026 but has no authority to pass new laws. This is a procedural study resolution, not a policy change.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 62 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development authorities, so as to provide that county development authorities for certain counties shall not operate within certain municipalities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to require the General Assembly to provide by general law for an income tax system; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state purchasing, so as to provide for a small business set-aside program administered by the Department of Administrative Services under which state agencies would be required to make reasonable efforts to dedicate 20 percent of their annual procurement contracts to projects and contracts involving small businesses; to provide for certification of small businesses; to provide for a small business directory; to provide for an annual reporting requirement; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.