Rep. Derrick Jackson

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 10 and 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade and property, respectively, so as to provide certain limits on increases in rental amounts charged for residential properties; to prohibit landlords from charging rental amounts in excess of such limits as an unlawful, unfair, and deceptive trade practice; to provide for definitions; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for an affirmative defense; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the General Assembly, so as to provide that no rule or policy shall be enacted that limits the number of bills or resolutions which a member may file or introduce in a legislative session; to provide that no rule, policy, or procedure shall be enacted by the General Assembly that limits or obstructs the ability of members of the General Assembly to fulfill their duties under the Georgia Constitution; to provide for physical, recorded votes on certain matters; to provide for a Legislative Constitutional Counsel; to provide for appointment, qualifications, compensation, and duties; to provide a short title; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a non-binding House resolution (HR 490) commending the nonprofit organization World Coming Together To Make A Difference (WOCOTOMADI). It recognizes WOCOTOMADI's work since 2011, including health education on hypertension in Cameroon and Cameroonian communities, providing medical screenings and supplies, and promoting African cultural programs in the U.S. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely honors the organization's community efforts.

Maddy summaryThis resolution urges the Georgia General Assembly to create a Black Maternal Health Caucus. It directly addresses Georgia's severe maternal health disparities, where Black women face three times the pregnancy-related death rate of white women and live in areas with limited maternity care access. The resolution outlines the need for a dedicated legislative group to research and recommend evidence-based policies to reduce preventable deaths and improve outcomes for Black mothers and infants. It does not create new laws but proposes a framework for the legislature to address systemic healthcare inequities through coordinated policy efforts.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a substantive bill), formally recognizing the Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council (GMSDC) for its 50th anniversary. It commends the GMSDC for its role as Georgia's leading advocate for minority business development and supplier diversity over five decades. The resolution highlights the council's work connecting over 400 corporations with 1,400 minority suppliers, generating over $11 billion in annual business and supporting tens of thousands of jobs. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or entities beyond expressing legislative appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic House resolution (not a law) commending Jack and Jill of America, Inc., an organization supporting African-American youth leadership development. It recognizes the group's 86-year history, 262 chapters, and work nurturing children ages 2-19 through leadership programs and community service. The resolution specifically acknowledges its Georgia chapters and leadership, including the Southeastern Region office. It does not create new policies, funding, or obligations - only formally expressing support for the organization's mission.

A RESOLUTION urging the General Assembly to enact the Workplace Safety and Heat Protection Act (LC 46 0977) to safeguard workers from extreme heat conditions that endanger their health and economic security; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to increase the minimum wage for certain employees and to provide for grants to certain employers; to provide for definitions; to increase the minimum wage for agricultural workers and state employees; to provide for the Department of Labor to implement a grant program for certain employers; to provide for criteria; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16, Chapter 8 of Title 35, and Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the O.C.G.A., relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, the employment and training of peace officers, and organization and administration relative to emergency management, respectively, so as to broadly increase the regulation surrounding gun sales and ownership; to provide for definitions; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to require local boards of education to provide instruction in cursive writing; to require the State Board of Education to adopt content standards for instruction in cursive writing and to determine the appropriate grade levels for such instruction; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.