Rep. Sylvia Wayfer

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to equipment of motor vehicles, so as to provide for vehicle equipment standards for motor vehicles used for the sale of food or beverages that primarily conduct such sales upon roadways; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Douglasville, approved April 16, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4559), as amended, to require candidates seeking election from a district to reside in such district for a certain amount of time prior to the date of such election; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Vicki Pilgrim for her outstanding service and contributions to the Georgia Golden Olympics and the National Senior Games Association; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors the courage, service, and sacrifice of men and women in the United States Armed Forces and their families. It expresses gratitude for their dedication to defending the nation and acknowledges the support provided by military spouses, parents, and children. The measure directs the House Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and media. It does not change laws or policies but serves as a formal expression of appreciation from the House of Representatives.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution honoring the life and memory of Nasir Shakur Lay and extending condolences to his family. It formally recognizes the value of his life and acknowledges the loss felt by his mother, Marquenetta Clark-Bethune, and the broader community. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to Lay's family for their records. This measure does not change laws or policies but serves as a symbolic gesture of respect and support.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes Elana Meyers Taylor, a six-time Olympic medalist and bobsled athlete from Georgia, for her outstanding achievements in the sport. The bill specifically congratulates her on winning her first Olympic gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Italy, at the age of 41. It directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Taylor as a gesture of appreciation for her contributions to bobsled and her role as an inspiration to future athletes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Tri Mu Chapter, for its longstanding service and contributions to Douglas, Paulding, and Carroll Counties; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill recognizes March 14, 2026, as Black Midwives Day in Georgia to honor the contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health. The resolution highlights the important role midwives play in addressing health disparities and improving care access for Black birthing people. It also notes the historical exclusion of Black midwives from healthcare systems and calls for expanded education and fair compensation for midwives. The bill is a commemorative resolution that directs the House Clerk to distribute a copy to the National Black Midwives Alliance.

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Judy McClendon-Redmond for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION honoring Senior Chief Earnest C. Washington upon his retirement from the Department of Veterans Affairs and prior decades-long service to the United States Navy; and for other purposes.