Rep. Lydia Glaize

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 1399), not a substantive bill. It expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences upon the passing of Dr. Danny Ray Allen on October 27, 2025. The resolution honors his life, highlighting his military service (U.S. Army, 1972-1988), religious leadership, community work in Georgia and Ghana, authorship of books, and dedication to family. It has no policy impact; it simply directs the House Clerk to share a copy with his family as a symbolic gesture of respect.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 1332), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes and commends Edna Branch Jackson for her lifetime of public service to Georgia. The resolution highlights her civil rights activism (including participation in Savannah sit-ins and the 1963 March on Washington), her 30-year career at Savannah State University, her 2011 historic election as Savannah's first African-American female mayor, and numerous community honors. The House of Representatives passed the resolution to "extend the most sincere best wishes" to Jackson, with a copy to be delivered to her. No policy changes or affected parties beyond symbolic recognition are involved.

A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Education to provide informational support to school districts to encourage testing school pipes and fixtures for lead, to utilize federal funding to pay for such testing, and to remedy any problems found as a result of such testing; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1242) supports revising Georgia's Quality Basic Education (QBE) and Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) school funding formulas. It aims to better address student needs - particularly through wraparound services like mental health support, counseling, and family engagement - by ensuring funding mechanisms align with diverse student requirements. The resolution does not change existing funding rules but formally endorses efforts to comprehensively update the formulas to improve resource allocation for Georgia public schools.

A RESOLUTION urging pedestrians in Georgia to wear bright or reflective clothing at night to improve their visibility to drivers resulting in a reduction of pedestrian deaths across this state; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding landlord and tenant, so as to establish minimum habitability standards consistent with recognized housing standards; to prohibit waivers of such standards; to provide for enforcement and clarification of existing landlord duties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum wage law, so as to repeal certain provisions relating to the preemption of wage and employment benefit mandates adopted by a local government entity; 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 Article 1 of Chapter 1A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to early care and learning, so as to establish a grant program to supplement the reimbursement rates paid by the Department of Early Care and Learning to providers participating in the Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program; to provide requirements for such grants; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for contingent effectiveness upon appropriation of funds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Smoke-free Air Act of 2005," so as to prohibit smoking and disposing of smoking products within a 25 foot radius of playgrounds and sandboxes; to prohibit smoking within 250 feet of a youth sports event; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 1223 is a House resolution commending the Newnan Junior Service League (NJSL) for its 100th anniversary. The resolution formally recognizes NJSL's work since 1926, including funding community projects, hosting events like the Annual Can-A-Thon, and awarding scholarships. It does not create new policy or affect any laws, as it is purely a ceremonial expression of appreciation. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 3, 2026.