A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for the State Board of Education to establish a three-year pilot immersive writing program for eligible public elementary schools; to provide for eligibility; to provide for grant funds for eligible public elementary schools to develop and implement immersive writing programs for students in grades two through five; to provide for applications and selection to participate in the pilot program; to provide for assessment and reporting on the impacts of the pilot program; to authorize the State Board of Education to promulgate rules and regulations to implement the pilot program; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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A RESOLUTION encouraging the Department of Education to implement a public awareness campaign for grade levels K-12 regarding blockchain, cryptocurrency, and Web3; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 31, 33, 34, 37, 45, 48, and 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health, insurance, labor and industrial relations, mental health, public officers and employees, revenue and taxation, and social services, respectively, so as to enact the "Georgia Maternal Health Momnibus Act"; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for a short title; to repeal Code Section 31-2A-19, relating to pilot program for home visitation during pregnancy and early childhood, reporting, and funding requirement; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Peachtree City ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $5,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or over and whose income does not exceed $30,000.00, approved May 5, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3719), so as to increase the income cap related to qualifying for such exemption to $60,000.00; to increase the value of the exemption to $30,000.00 of the assessed value; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; 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 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding state government, so as to prohibit state agencies and local government entities from responding to ransomware activity; to require that state agencies and local government entities report ransomware activity to the Georgia Technology Authority; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryHR 892 is a formal resolution recognizing the Speak Life! Cancer Care Ministry for its work supporting cancer patients and families in Georgia. The resolution commends the ministry’s faith-based, holistic services - including one-on-one support, resources, and spiritual guidance - since its 2008 founding. It highlights the ministry’s partnerships, survivorship advocacy (like the Thriver’s Market), and community impact, but contains no new policy or funding. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on March 31, 2025, and directs the clerk to send a copy to the ministry.
Maddy summaryThis resolution commends Mikayla Arciaga, Georgia advocacy director for IDRA (Intercultural Development Research Association), for her community work during Women's History Month. It recognizes her background as a former high school math teacher and swim coach, and her advocacy for inclusive classrooms and community engagement in state policymaking. The bill has no policy impact - it is purely a symbolic gesture of recognition with no new laws, funding, or requirements. (Procedural resolution; 2 sentences)
Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes Pamela Brown, a Rockdale County Board of Education member and Georgia School Boards Association District IV Director, for her community leadership and dedication to education during Women's History Month. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial commendation of her service, including her roles in school boards, economic development, and community organizations. The resolution was adopted by the House of Representatives and will be presented to Ms. Brown.
A RESOLUTION commending the 100 Black Men of South Metro Atlanta and recognizing March 28, 2025, as Community Wellness Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution designates October 9, 2025, as PANDAS Awareness Day at Georgia's state capitol to highlight pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders (PANDAS/PANS). It directly affects Georgia families and children with these conditions, which cause sudden OCD, anxiety, and behavioral changes in about 15,000 children statewide. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but aims to raise public awareness among parents, medical providers, and policymakers about these disorders and existing challenges like limited provider knowledge and insurance coverage gaps. It references ongoing efforts by organizations like SEPPA and Georgia's healthcare resources to improve diagnosis and treatment access. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on March 27, 2025.