Rep. Kim Schofield

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 10 and 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade and property, respectively, so as to provide certain limits on increases in rental amounts charged for residential properties; to prohibit landlords from charging rental amounts in excess of such limits as an unlawful, unfair, and deceptive trade practice; to provide for definitions; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for an affirmative defense; to provide for an effective date and applicability; 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 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the General Assembly, so as to provide that no rule or policy shall be enacted that limits the number of bills or resolutions which a member may file or introduce in a legislative session; to provide that no rule, policy, or procedure shall be enacted by the General Assembly that limits or obstructs the ability of members of the General Assembly to fulfill their duties under the Georgia Constitution; to provide for physical, recorded votes on certain matters; to provide for a Legislative Constitutional Counsel; to provide for appointment, qualifications, compensation, and duties; to provide a short title; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public order and safety, so as to prohibit the possession of devices which attach to firearms to produce rapid fire; to revise and add definitions; to provide for punishment; to provide for exceptions; to provide for conforming changes; to amend Code Section 15-11-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the juvenile code, so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 511 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Bridgett Renay Smith for her 24-year U.S. Navy service, including active duty after 9/11 and ongoing community work with veterans' groups. It formally commends her dedication to public service, military values, and founding Legacy Bridge Inc., while listing her military awards. The resolution, adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on March 4, 2025, has no policy impact - it simply honors her contributions with a formal commendation. It directly affects no individuals or policies, serving only as a symbolic tribute.

Maddy summaryHR 509 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Judith L. Cotten for her 21-year service in the U.S. Army (retiring as a Non-Commissioned Officer in 2001) and her community leadership. It formally commends her work as a founder of military sororities, her roles in the National Association of Black Military Women, her service at Shiloh Baptist Church, and her professional contributions as a realtor and instructor. The resolution has no policy or financial impact - it simply honors her service through a formal House of Representatives statement. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on March 4, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution urges the Georgia General Assembly to create a Black Maternal Health Caucus. It directly addresses Georgia's severe maternal health disparities, where Black women face three times the pregnancy-related death rate of white women and live in areas with limited maternity care access. The resolution outlines the need for a dedicated legislative group to research and recommend evidence-based policies to reduce preventable deaths and improve outcomes for Black mothers and infants. It does not create new laws but proposes a framework for the legislature to address systemic healthcare inequities through coordinated policy efforts.

Maddy summaryHR 69 is a symbolic resolution designating the third Thursday in April as Biomedical Research Day. It recognizes the contributions of biomedical technicians, animal care staff, and veterinarians, while highlighting the role of animal studies in developing medical treatments for humans and animals. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about biomedical research advancements and promote career opportunities in the field, without creating new laws or policies.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to prohibit certain employers that do not provide affordable health insurance benefits from requiring certain employees to provide a doctor's note when absent from work; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 470) formally commends Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom, for her leadership and work advancing education, healthcare, women's empowerment, and cultural preservation across Africa. It recognizes her founding of Elevate Africa and the Royal Iwere Foundation, which support STEM education, female entrepreneurship, and sustainable development initiatives. The resolution has no binding policy effects - it simply honors her contributions through a formal House of Representatives recognition. It was adopted by the House on March 3, 2025, and directs the Clerk to share a copy with her.

A RESOLUTION urging the General Assembly to enact the Workplace Safety and Heat Protection Act (LC 46 0977) to safeguard workers from extreme heat conditions that endanger their health and economic security; and for other purposes.