Rep. Park Cannon

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 1249), not a substantive bill. It formally recognizes Noah McQueen, founder and CEO of the nonprofit Lifting Our Voices (LOV), for his work addressing social issues in Georgia through community programs like food insecurity initiatives and voter registration. The resolution has no policy impact or binding effect - it simply expresses the House's appreciation and extends well-wishes. It was adopted by the House on February 5, 2026, as a symbolic gesture honoring McQueen's community leadership and professional contributions.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a substantive bill) designating an intersection in Fulton County in honor of former Georgia State Representative "Able" Mable Thomas. It directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect signs marking the intersection of State Route 3 and State Route 8 as the "State Representative 'Able' Mable Thomas Intersection." The resolution recognizes her lifelong advocacy for racial justice and community leadership in Atlanta's Vine City neighborhood, where she was born, raised, and served as a legislator. The change affects the physical location and signage, with no direct impact on laws or policies for residents.

A RESOLUTION commending Lara S. Martin, MA, MPH, for her exceptional service and leadership in advancing global health, humanitarian response, and human rights; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 44 and Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of specialized land transactions and ad valorem taxation of property, respectively, so as to prohibit certain business enterprises from purchasing or acquiring an interest in a single-family residential property; to provide for construction; to provide for the assessment of real property purchased or acquired by certain business enterprises at 100 percent of its fair market value; to provide for penalties; to provide for certification of ownership; to provide for forms and applications; to provide for definitions; to provide for effective dates and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health, so as to provide that persons doing business in this state shall not expose individuals to chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity without first giving clear and reasonable warning nor discharge such chemicals into drinking water; to provide for the content and manner of the giving of such warnings; to provide for exceptions; to provide that the Governor shall publish lists of such chemicals; to authorize the Attorney General and, under specified conditions, district attorneys and other persons to seek injunctions and civil penalties; to provide for the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Fund and its purposes and funding; to provide for related matters; to provide a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 1126 is a symbolic resolution commending Ron Zirpoli on his 75th birthday. It formally recognizes his global travel to 83 countries, work as a travel photographer documenting human rights issues, and community engagement in political campaigns across Georgia and other cities. The resolution has no policy changes or concrete effects - it solely offers ceremonial recognition through a formal House commendation. This is a procedural resolution with no legislative impact beyond the symbolic gesture.

Maddy summaryHR 1142 is a symbolic resolution recognizing January 29, 2026, as "Doula Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It honors doulas - non-clinical support providers who assist pregnant, birthing, and postpartum individuals - and highlights specific Georgia doulas and agencies (like YS Doula Services and The Susie King Taylor Foundation) that offer community-based care. The resolution does not create new laws, funding, or policy changes but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of doulas' role in improving maternal health outcomes. It was unanimously passed by the Georgia House of Representatives on January 28, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1075) recognizes "Spelman Day" at the Georgia State Capitol. It formally commends Spelman College for its role as the nation's oldest historically Black college for women, highlighting its academic achievements - including producing top Black women in STEM doctoral programs - and its contributions to Georgia's workforce and communities. The resolution has no policy or funding impact; it is purely ceremonial, acknowledging the college's legacy and community engagement. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on January 27, 2026.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Danah Craft on her outstanding public service as the executive director of Feeding Georgia; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution symbolically recognizes the 25th annual Rustin/Lorde Community Breakfast, an event hosted by the Southern Unity Movement in Atlanta on January 19, 2026. It honors the breakfast’s role in celebrating civil rights activist Bayard Rustin and feminist poet Audre Lorde, while connecting attendees to themes of inclusion, justice, and social activism. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a ceremonial acknowledgment with no binding provisions or changes to law. It was formally adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on January 13, 2026.