Rep. Kim Schofield

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to early care and learning, so as to revise the requirements of child care learning centers and family child care learning homes; to require that such centers and homes maintain commercial general liability insurance; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION acknowledging inequality as a public health issue and supporting BIPOC communities disproportionately affected by systemic barriers; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Dr. Antoinette G. Alvarado for her community service. It recognizes her roles as co-pastor of Grace Church International, founder of the My Sister's Keeper Foundation, author of books on self-care, and advocate for women's wellness. The resolution has no policy changes or funding impacts - it simply symbolically commends her contributions through House recognition. It was adopted by the House on February 3, 2025.

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly shall be authorized to provide by law to expend or authorize the expenditure of public funds for baby bond savings programs without the need for benefit in return; to authorize the creation of the Baby Bond Savings Plan Trust Fund; to provide for the redesignation of a current subparagraph of the Constitution; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 142 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Dr. Shannon Walker, a cardiovascular physician at Emory University and Grady Hospital, for her work improving healthcare equity in underserved communities. The resolution specifically commends her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, her international volunteer work in Uganda and Mauritania, and her focus on preventing heart disease in marginalized populations. It does not create new laws or policies, but formally honors her professional contributions through a House of Representatives resolution. The resolution was adopted by the House on February 3, 2025, and directs a copy to be sent to Dr. Walker.

Maddy summaryHR 143 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Dr. Jayne Morgan, a Georgia-based leader in women's health and AI, for her professional contributions. It formally commends her work as vice president of medical affairs at Hello Heart, her advocacy for clinical trial representation, media expertise, and leadership in healthcare initiatives. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the House's recognition through a formal statement and will be distributed to Dr. Morgan. As a symbolic gesture with no binding provisions, it does not affect any laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryHR 100 is a procedural resolution creating a House Study Committee focused on examining how pollution impacts economic development and growth. The committee will analyze the combined effects of pollution on local economies and business growth, specifically studying whether pollution levels affect investment, job creation, or community development. This resolution does not create new laws but establishes a temporary legislative body to research this issue. The committee’s findings would inform future policy decisions, though the resolution itself does not make any changes to current laws or regulations. (Procedural resolution; summary limited to 2 sentences as per guidelines.)

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes and commends the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) for its decades of work supporting African American women and communities. It highlights NCNW's founding by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, its national network of over 330 sections, and its focus on education, economic empowerment, health equity, and social justice. As a symbolic gesture with no new policies or funding, the resolution has no direct policy impact but serves to honor the organization's contributions. The Georgia State Coalition for NCNW is specifically mentioned as part of the context for this commendation.

Maddy summaryThis non-binding resolution supports revising Georgia's school funding formulas (QBE/FTE) to better address student needs. It specifically calls for improved funding to expand wraparound services like mental health support, counseling, and family engagement programs for students requiring additional academic and social assistance. The resolution does not change current funding but urges future revisions to ensure formulas adequately support diverse student populations. It was introduced in the Georgia House as a procedural step expressing legislative support for potential changes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 67) expresses the Georgia House's support for transitioning the state to 100% clean, renewable energy by 2050. It focuses on creating green jobs, reducing energy burdens for low-income households (who spend up to 41% of income on energy), and addressing climate impacts like coastal flooding and extreme weather. While it highlights existing efforts - such as Georgia's solar growth (2,600+ MW capacity) and commitments from cities/businesses - it does not create new laws or funding. The resolution serves as a symbolic statement of support for a clean energy transition, workforce development, and environmental justice, without imposing concrete policy changes.