Rep. Derrick Jackson

Maddy summaryThis bill is a symbolic resolution commending Reign Over Cancer Inc., a Georgia nonprofit founded by breast cancer survivor Reign Stevens. It recognizes the organization’s work supporting cancer survivors and "silent survivors" (children of cancer patients) through community partnerships, awareness efforts, and programs like providing Christmas gifts. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Georgia House’s formal recognition of the organization’s contributions. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any individuals or entities beyond the symbolic acknowledgment.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-6-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child support guidelines for determining amount of award, continuation of duty of support, and duration of support, so as to provide for the duration of child support for postsecondary education; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to prohibit the sale, transfer, use, possession, importation, or manufacture of certain firearms and magazines; to provide for the continued possession of certain firearms and magazines; to provide for exceptions and exemptions; to provide for definitions; to provide for findings; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide that certain persons disqualified from holding office pursuant to operation of the United States Constitution shall not be nominated or elected to office; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to vacation of office, so as to provide for vacation of office by operation of certain provisions of the United States Constitution or by engaging in activities that could result in a person being defined as a subversive person; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to arrest by law enforcement officers generally, so as to provide for limitations on stops, searches, seizures, or arrests regarding the scent of marijuana, cannabis, or hemp on its own; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of detention generally, so as to provide that an inmate be allowed to dress in plain clothes during trial proceedings; to provide for a penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a substantive bill) commending the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) for its advocacy work in Georgia. It recognizes ACS CAN's efforts since 2001 to secure cancer research funding, expand healthcare access, advance tobacco control, and support Georgians facing cancer - highlighting that an estimated 66,000 Georgians will be diagnosed with cancer and 19,000 will die from it in 2025. The resolution expresses the Georgia House's appreciation for ACS CAN's role in advocating for evidence-based policies to reduce cancer's impact. It contains no new laws, funding, or policy changes; it is purely a formal expression of support.

A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Chapter of National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) for its 41 years of service and recognizing March 6, 2025, as Georgia Chapter of NOBLE Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to exempt from taxation all retirement income received as retirement benefits derived from service in the armed forces of the United States or the reserve components thereof; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; 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 provide for an increase in the minimum wage; to provide a credit toward the minimum wage for employers of tipped workers; to eliminate various eligibility exemptions from the minimum wage; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.