Rep. Park Cannon

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House resolution (HR 1006) that formally recognizes and commends Mr. Louis Boos. It has no policy impact or effect on any specific group, as it is purely an honorary gesture. The resolution was adopted by the House on January 12, 2026, following standard procedural steps. It does not create new laws, alter regulations, or affect any legislative outcomes.

A RESOLUTION encouraging the Department of Education to implement a public awareness campaign for grade levels K-12 regarding blockchain, cryptocurrency, and Web3; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 31, 33, 34, 37, 45, 48, and 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health, insurance, labor and industrial relations, mental health, public officers and employees, revenue and taxation, and social services, respectively, so as to enact the "Georgia Maternal Health Momnibus Act"; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for a short title; to repeal Code Section 31-2A-19, relating to pilot program for home visitation during pregnancy and early childhood, reporting, and funding requirement; 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 Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding state government, so as to prohibit state agencies and local government entities from responding to ransomware activity; to require that state agencies and local government entities report ransomware activity to the Georgia Technology Authority; 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 Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to establish a program to assist certain pregnant women who reside in low access to maternity care areas and maternity care deserts in obtaining obstetric care; to provide for definitions; to provide for appropriations and funding; to provide for reporting; to provide for rules and regulations; 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 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to establish a grant program for perinatal facilities to increase the availability of obstetric care in low access to maternity care areas and maternity care deserts; to provide for definitions; to provide for appropriations and funding; to provide for reporting; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 993) commends journalist and maternal health advocate Kimberly Seals Allers for her work founding Irth (a digital platform addressing bias in maternity care) and creating the Birthright podcast. It designates April 11, 2025, as "Irth Day" to recognize her contributions to maternal and infant health equity. The resolution does not create new laws or policies - it is purely ceremonial, expressing the House's appreciation for her advocacy. It was adopted by the House on April 4, 2025, and directs the Clerk to provide a copy to Allers.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 930) symbolically recognizes March 29 to April 5, 2025, as "Georgia Community-Based Doula Week." It highlights doulas' role in providing continuous emotional, physical, and informational support to birthing people during labor, delivery, and postpartum care - particularly in underserved communities. The resolution does not create new laws or policies; it solely serves to acknowledge doulas' contributions to maternal health and childbirth experiences. It was formally adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on April 2, 2025.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Student Finance Authority, so as to establish a pilot program to provide grants to eligible students to assist with the cost of attending an approved school of barbering, school of cosmetology, school of esthetics, school of hair design, or school of nail care; to provide eligibility; to provide for maximum award amounts; to provide for applications; to provide for rules and regulations and compliance by approved schools; to provide for the collection of data and evaluation of the program; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House resolution (HR 901) adopted by the House of Representatives on March 31, 2025. It formally commends AJ Calloway for his career as a journalist, television host (including co-hosting BET's 106 & Park and EXTRA), and community advocate. The resolution highlights his work as CEO of a consulting firm, leadership in media production focused on African American stories, and roles in education and mental health advocacy. It does not create new laws or affect any policies - it is solely a gesture of recognition for his professional and civic contributions.