Rep. Kim Schofield

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-1-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prohibition of age discrimination in employment, so as to change the age of individuals protected by such prohibition; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a policy bill) recognizing the hip-hop group Rich Kidz for their cultural impact on Atlanta's music scene. It honors their contributions to Bankhead community identity and Atlanta's Westside youth culture, specifically referencing their influential 2010s music and role in shaping Southern hip-hop. The resolution formally commends the group during the annual 404 Day celebration, naming members like Jose Guapo and Skooly, but includes no new laws or funding. As a ceremonial measure, it has no direct policy effects on constituents or government operations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 953) formally honors specific individuals and institutions in Atlanta's Bankhead neighborhood for their foundational role in creating Snap Music, a distinct hip-hop subgenre. It recognizes figures like Vincent "Pudgy" Richardson, the Denson brothers (Kevin and Travis), Toe Jam Music, Strictly Bizness Records, producer K-Rab, the group BHI, and the duo Yung Money. The resolution celebrates their contributions to shaping Atlanta's music legacy through grassroots innovation, studio access, and the development of Snap Music's signature sound. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or policies but publicly commends these cultural pioneers for their impact on local and global hip-hop culture.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Atlanta R&B artist Algebra Blessett for her contributions to music and community. It recognizes her as a fifth-generation Atlantan who attended Fulton County Schools and Morris Brown College, released a Billboard-charting album, and actively supports the Sickle Cell Foundation of Atlanta and Songs for Kids Foundation. The resolution formally acknowledges her cultural impact through the House of Representatives and directs the Clerk to provide her with a copy of the resolution. No new laws or funding are created - this is a symbolic gesture of recognition.

Maddy summaryThis symbolic resolution recognizes April 5, 2025, as Run Atlanta 5K Day to honor an annual event organized by 100 Black Men of Atlanta. The resolution highlights the event's dual focus on promoting community health/wellness through a 5K race and addressing violence prevention, including a Sunrise Prayer for Peace. It does not create new laws or funding but formally acknowledges the group's work, which commemorates victims of gun violence and aims to foster safer neighborhoods. The resolution was adopted by the House of Representatives on April 4, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 956) formally honors the decades-long economic partnership between Québec and Georgia. It recognizes Québec as Georgia's top Canadian export market, key supplier for aerospace and aluminum, and significant investor (ranking first in Canadian foreign direct investment from 2014-2023), supporting Georgia's automotive, manufacturing, and construction sectors. The resolution does not create new laws or funding; it is a ceremonial acknowledgment of mutual economic benefits, citing specific trade statistics and business presence (e.g., 45 Québec companies operating in Georgia). It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on April 4, 2025, with no policy changes enacted.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-1-19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the prohibition of disclosure of arrest booking photographs, so as to strengthen protections for individuals who have not been convicted of crimes; to provide for a short title; to provide for a definition; to provide for removal procedures for remove-for-pay publications and websites; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (HR 955) honoring hip-hop artist T.I. (Clifford Harris Jr.) for his cultural contributions to Atlanta's Bankhead neighborhood, the city's music scene, and global hip-hop culture. It recognizes his role in popularizing Southern rap through albums like *Trap Muzik*, founding Grand Hustle Records, and his community advocacy via initiatives like the "I'm Me" foundation. The resolution has no legal effect - it is purely symbolic, expressing the Georgia House's acknowledgment of his influence on music, entrepreneurship, and social justice efforts. No policy changes or direct impacts on constituents are created by this resolution.

A RESOLUTION honoring King B of On Deck Records and The Shop Boyz in Recognition of 404 Day and the Cultural Legacy of Bankhead; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 919), not a legislative bill with policy changes. It formally commends Yasmeen Salam, an Atlanta-based agribusiness consultant and entrepreneur, for her work founding Carver's Produce and Umoja Grocer, which supports Black farmers and BIPOC food businesses. The resolution recognizes her efforts to improve food access, support local entrepreneurs, and her community and global consulting work. It was unanimously adopted by the House of Representatives on April 2, 2025, as a formal expression of praise.