Rep. Park Cannon

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide coverage for fertility diagnostic care, fertility treatment, and for fertility preservation services; to provide for amending the Georgia Medicaid plan; to provide for a plan amendment or waiver when necessary; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance, so as to provide coverage for fertility diagnostic care, fertility treatment, and for fertility preservation services; to provide for limitations; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for rules; to provide for certain policies, contracts, certificates, and renewals; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 369), not a substantive bill. It formally commends Ms. Donehoo, a literature teacher at Benjamin Banneker High School in Atlanta, for being named Teacher of the Year. The resolution expresses the House of Representatives' recognition of her educational achievements and dedication to students. It has no policy impact or funding changes - it solely serves to honor her accomplishment through a formal statement.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses involving illegal aliens, so as to prohibit activities related to immigration enforcement in certain locations; to provide for such prohibition to apply to federal, state, and local government employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance licensing, so as to repeal prelicensing education requirements applicable to certain insurance licenses; to provide a three-day maximum on the reexamination waiting period for applicants; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 277) honors Cornelius Lashon Taylor, a Georgia resident who died on January 16, 2025, by commemorating his life and contributions. It recognizes his deep ties to Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward neighborhood, his passion for arts and literature, and his community involvement at Ebenezer Baptist Church. The House of Representatives formally adopted the resolution on February 18, 2025, directing the Clerk to share copies with Taylor's family. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact and directly affects no individuals or groups beyond expressing collective mourning.

A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia General Assembly to prohibit the use of racially derogatory or discriminatory school mascots, logos, or team names in Georgia public schools; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a formal House resolution honoring Nellie Dunaway Duke, a longtime Georgia advocate for women's rights and community service, following her death on January 28, 2025. It recognizes her roles as chair of the Georgia Commission on Women, her efforts to advance the Equal Rights Amendment, and her decades of work with organizations like the American Cancer Society and First Methodist Church. The resolution expresses the House's condolences to her family and directs the Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to her relatives. As a commemorative measure with no policy changes, it serves solely as a symbolic tribute to her legacy.

A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Minority Business Enterprises, Women Owned Businesses, and Veteran Owned Businesses in State Contracting; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of hyperemesis gravidarum and encouraging this state's research institutions to study this issue to improve the quality of life for pregnant people impacted by this condition; and for other purposes.