Rep. Mekyah McQueen

Maddy summaryThis bill designates September 2026 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month to increase public awareness about the disease and its symptoms. The resolution highlights that ovarian cancer is the fifth-leading cause of cancer deaths in women and notes that approximately 80 percent of cases are detected at an advanced stage due to the lack of a reliable early detection test. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing symptoms like bloating and pelvic pain, and addresses disparities in diagnosis and survival rates among different populations. The bill directs the House Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press to support awareness efforts.

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.

A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Hospital/Homebound (HHB) Services and Medically Fragile Student Attendance; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Symphony Orchestra for 75 years of exceptional artistry, 20 years of dedication to youth education through the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestras, and its ongoing commitment to innovation; and for other purposes.

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 Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as to prohibit the use of surveillance pricing in retail food establishments subject to certain exceptions; to provide for limits on the use of electronic shelf labels; to provide for enforcement and penalties; to provide for definitions; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 6A of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state veterinary education, so as to provide for biomedical technicians to be eligible for the state student loan forgiveness program; to provide for a definition; to provide for conditions and eligibility; to provide for terms of the loan purchase agreement; to provide for cancellation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1482) formally commends Gabysol Quiroz, a Parent Liaison at W.A. Fountain Elementary School in Clayton County, for being named the 2025 Support Professional of the Year by Clayton County Public Schools. It recognizes her 12-year service supporting families, coordinating school initiatives, managing community partnerships through the Partners In Education program, and assisting with the Parent Portal system. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact and serves only to honor her contributions to the school community.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, so as to designate lemon pepper as the official Georgia state chicken wing flavor; to provide for legislative findings and declarations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.