Rep. Kimberly Alexander

Maddy summaryHR 1067 is a Georgia House resolution recognizing January and August 2026 as Neurotherapy Month. It highlights neurotherapy - a non-invasive, evidence-based approach using methods like biofeedback and neurofeedback - as beneficial for mental and neurological health conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, and PTSD. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about neurotherapy's role in accessible mental health care, particularly for underserved communities and individuals with limited access to traditional services. This symbolic recognition does not create new laws or funding but seeks to promote discussion around integrative mental health practices.

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.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally commends Clara Dawson Jackson on her 100th birthday, recognizing her family legacy (seven daughters, nine grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren) and her character as a "person of magnanimous strengths" with integrity and kindness. It is a ceremonial gesture with no policy changes or direct impact on laws, regulations, or affected groups. The House of Representatives resolves to congratulate her and extend "sincere best wishes," with the Clerk distributing a copy of the resolution to her. As a procedural commemorative resolution, it does not alter any existing laws or obligations.

Maddy summaryHB 148, the Public Accountancy Act of 2025, revises Georgia's licensing rules for certified public accountants (CPAs). It requires applicants to complete 150 college credits (including an accounting concentration) and establishes new experience options: one year for those with a bachelor's degree or two years for those without. The bill also updates requirements for accounting firms, reciprocity agreements, and makes minor conforming changes to local government audit laws. These changes directly affect individuals seeking CPA licensure and accounting firms operating in Georgia.

A RESOLUTION urging the Federal Railroad Administration to deny CSX's request to become the first railroad to use Trip Optimizer's Zero-to-Zero feature; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 697) honoring Haywood Tucker, a Atlanta music producer and cultural figure. It recognizes his decades-long contributions to Georgia's music scene, including founding Haywood's Recording Studio in 1978, working with artists like The SOS Band, Curtis Mayfield, and civil rights leaders like John Lewis, and being known as the "Splice King." The resolution, adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on March 21, 2025, formally commends Tucker and extends best wishes for his continued success. It has no policy impact or funding provisions - it is purely a symbolic gesture of appreciation.

Maddy summaryHR 619 is a symbolic resolution recognizing April 2025 as Minority Health Month, specifically encouraging cholesterol screening to address cardiovascular health disparities. It highlights that heart disease disproportionately affects racial and ethnic minority populations in Georgia and the U.S., citing statistics on higher rates of high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease among Black and Hispanic communities. The resolution urges the Georgia Department of Health to update its cardiovascular plan and increase screening awareness during April, while also aligning with existing federal initiatives like the CDC’s Million Hearts program. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or funding but serves to raise public awareness about preventive health measures.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 609), not a law. It formally recognizes March 20, 2025, as "Out The Trap Day" at Georgia's state capitol. The resolution honors specific community leaders (including Anthony "Young Marley" Reed and others listed) for their work supporting survivors of trafficking and systemic barriers. It expresses the Georgia House's support for the initiative's goals of harm reduction, rehabilitation, and economic empowerment, but does not create new policies or obligations.

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Janice Arnwine Bryant for receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting or supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations with proceeds disbursed to the general fund and the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, so as to establish a specialty license plate honoring Southern University Alumni; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.