Rep. Lydia Glaize

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Essie Frankie Mae Stegall Arnold, a former Fairburn, Georgia city councilwoman and community leader who died on January 26, 2025. It recognizes her 50 years of service to Fairburn, her historic role as the city's first African American councilwoman, and her community contributions, including awards and presidential ceremony invitations. The resolution expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences to her family and directs the Clerk to provide a copy to them. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws or constituents.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (HR 220) recognizing Dereck Isaiah Reed, an 11th-grade student at Global Impact Academy. It commends his leadership in academic clubs, community service (including an internship with State Representative Lydia Glaize), and civic engagement, such as his work distributing food and essentials. The resolution, adopted by the House on February 10, 2025, formally honors his achievements and extends well-wishes for his future. It does not create new laws or affect policy, as it is purely a gesture of recognition.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to add a program for students living in poverty to the table of quality basic education instructional programs with weights and student-teacher ratios; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Urban League of Greater Atlanta Young Professionals and the Urban League of the River Valley Young Professionals; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution (HR 188) recognizing the NAACP National Office on its 116th anniversary. It formally commends the organization for its historical work in advancing racial justice, equality, and community advocacy since its founding in 1909. The resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or communities - it is purely a symbolic gesture adopted by the House of Representatives. No new laws, funding, or obligations are created.

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.

A RESOLUTION commending Creekside High School's Career and Technical Student Organizations and recognizing February 5, 2025, as Career and Technical Student Organizations Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-182 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to program weights to reflect funds for payment of salaries and benefits, maximum class size, reporting requirements, and application to specific school years, so as to provide for state funding for one school counselor for every 250 full-time equivalent students; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to provide protections for warehouse distribution center workers; to require a covered employer to provide to a covered employee in a warehouse distribution center a written description of any quota or workplace surveillance; to prohibit unlawful quotas; to provide for paid break time for rest; to provide for appropriate training; to limit the collection and use of employee work speed data; to provide for record retention and cooperation with the Department of Labor; to provide for a right to request records; to provide for notice; to prohibit unlawful retaliation; to provide for a complaints process; to provide for enforcement; to provide for a private cause of action; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for assessments and appeals; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Chattahoochee Hill Country (now known as City of Chattahoochee Hills) in Fulton County, approved April 28, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3821), as amended, so as to revise the term and other provisions related to the mayor pro tempore; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.