Rep. Mekyah McQueen

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It honors the life and memory of Mother Hattie Lou Prothro-Newton, a Fulton County Schools dietitian, church member, and community figure who passed away. The resolution expresses the House's condolences to her family and acknowledges her 30-year career in school nutrition, faith-based service, and dedication to family and community. It has no policy impact or effect on any laws or regulations, serving solely as a formal expression of respect.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a substantive bill) recognizing Dr. Tenisha Bibbs for her work as a maternal health advocate. It commends her for founding Tenisha Bibbs Enterprises and Refocus Newborn Health & Postpartum Care, her 25+ years addressing postpartum mental health, maternal mortality, and barriers to care, and her advocacy for expanded Medicaid and doula coverage. The resolution contains no policy changes, funding, or legislative action - its sole purpose is to formally honor her contributions. It was adopted by the House on February 13, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 245) congratulating Aaliyah Phillips on winning the Miss Cobb County 2025 title. It formally commends her for her achievements as a kindergarten teacher, community service, leadership roles, and her $10,000 scholarship to pursue a doctorate in education policy. The resolution, adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 11, 2025, serves only to honor her and extend best wishes for her future competitions - no policy changes or direct effects on constituents are involved.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 238) commends Melony Tidmore for being crowned Miss Cobb County's Teen 2025. It recognizes her achievements as a high school student, ballet dancer with 13+ years of training, community advocate through her initiative "Dance: A Movement Towards Better Health," and academic honors including a 4.12 GPA and National Beta Club All-Star award. The resolution formally congratulates her on her title and acknowledges her volunteer work with organizations like the Salvation Army and Atlanta Ballet. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact beyond public 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 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.

A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Chapter of National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) for its 48 years of service and recognizing March 7, 2025, as Georgia Chapter of NOBLE Day at the state capitol; 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.

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 for a pilot program to provide coverage under the Medicaid program for doula care for pregnant Medicaid recipients; to provide for reimbursement; to provide for doula qualifications; to provide for a report; to provide for termination of the pilot project and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for contingent effectiveness upon appropriation of funds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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.