Rep. Tanya Miller

Maddy summaryHR 646 is a commemorative resolution that commends Jamelle E. McKenzie for her community leadership and service in Georgia, designating March 20, 2025, as "TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day." It recognizes her roles as CEO of Adullam Ministries, founder of community initiatives like the IGNITE College Park Resource Center, and author of three books. The resolution has no policy changes or financial impact - it is purely symbolic, honoring her contributions through official recognition. The bill was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on March 18, 2025.

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 authorize the Department of Community Health to submit a Section 1115 waiver request to the United States Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; to authorize additional qualifying activity types; to provide for definitions; 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 programs to provide obstetric care in low access to maternity care areas and maternity care deserts; to provide for definitions; to establish a student loan repayment program for certain obstetric providers; to establish a grant program for certain perinatal facilities; to establish a state funded program to assist certain pregnant women in obtaining obstetric care; to provide for appropriations and funding; to provide for reporting; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Maurice Davis, owner of J.M.R. Tires, Southeast Atlanta, for his outstanding contributions to the community; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 520 is a symbolic resolution adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on March 6, 2025, to recognize and commend the City of Chattahoochee Hills for its focus on sustainable development, environmental preservation, and community initiatives. It has no legal effect or policy changes - it solely expresses formal appreciation for the city’s efforts in preserving natural landscapes, supporting agritourism, and enhancing quality of life. The resolution was passed without debate or amendment as a ceremonial gesture.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 549) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to honor Paula Lawton Bevington, a prominent Atlanta attorney, community leader, and civic activist who died on August 4, 2024. The resolution formally expresses the House's condolences and recognizes her legacy, including her role as the first woman associate at a major Atlanta law firm, her work with the Peace Corps and Fulbright program, and her leadership in organizations like the Georgia Human Relations Commission and Rotary Club of Atlanta. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or affect any policies or individuals beyond this symbolic tribute. The resolution was adopted by the House on March 6, 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 543 is a ceremonial resolution by the House of Representatives recognizing Dr. Teresa T. Byrd for her work in obstetrics and gynecology, including her leadership as director of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program at Wellstar Kennestone and her research on cervical dysplasia and HPV. It does not create new laws or policies but formally honors her professional contributions through a public commendation. The resolution was adopted by the House on March 6, 2025, and includes no binding requirements or financial obligations. This type of resolution is standard practice for acknowledging individual achievements in public service.

Maddy summaryHR 484 is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) commending Georgia State University for its achievements. It recognizes the university's ranking as the nation's top public university for undergraduate teaching, its 74% increase in graduation rates since 2003, $1.2 billion in research funding, and $3.2 billion annual economic impact on Atlanta. The resolution contains no new laws, funding, or regulatory changes - only formal praise for the university's academic, research, and community contributions. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on March 4, 2025, with no practical effect beyond the symbolic recognition.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide for certain consumer protections contingent upon the repeal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; to provide for definitions; to provide that preventive services shall be included at no additional cost to the insured; to include dependents in coverage up to age 26; to prohibit a health benefit policy issued in this state from imposing an annual or lifetime limit of coverage; to provide for exceptions; to provide for a right to appeal; to provide for applicability; 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 enact the "Georgia Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act"; to provide for definitions; to require perinatal facilities in this state to implement evidence based implicit bias programs for its healthcare professionals; to require certain components in such programs; to provide for initial and refresher training; to provide for the compilation and tracking of data on severe maternal morbidity and pregnancy related deaths; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.