Rep. Debra Bazemore

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commissions and other agencies, so as to create the Georgia Equity and Fairness Commission; to provide for members and officers; to provide for meetings, quorum, and compensation; to provide for the commission's duties and powers; to provide for reporting; to provide a definition; to provide a short title; to provide legislative findings; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a formal House resolution honoring Nellie Dunaway Duke, a longtime Georgia advocate for women's rights and community service, following her death on January 28, 2025. It recognizes her roles as chair of the Georgia Commission on Women, her efforts to advance the Equal Rights Amendment, and her decades of work with organizations like the American Cancer Society and First Methodist Church. The resolution expresses the House's condolences to her family and directs the Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to her relatives. As a commemorative measure with no policy changes, it serves solely as a symbolic tribute to her legacy.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 171), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes Reverend Dr. Augustus T. Curry for his service as a Baptist pastor, church founder, and trial attorney. The resolution highlights his work establishing Cornerstone Baptist Church, his 30+ years in ministry, and his legal contributions, including service with the Fayette County NAACP. The House of Representatives passed it to commend him personally, with no policy changes or direct impact on constituents or laws. (1 sentence summary: A ceremonial resolution honoring Reverend Dr. Curry's ministry and legal service, with no policy implications.)

Maddy summaryHR 172 is a symbolic resolution recognizing February 7, 2025, as "Wear Red Day" to highlight cardiovascular disease as a critical health threat to women. It does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges the American Heart Association's "Go Red for Women" campaign, which addresses awareness gaps and health disparities related to women's heart health. The resolution cites statistics showing heart disease is the leading cause of death among women, including maternal deaths and higher stroke mortality rates, but it only serves to recognize the day publicly. This resolution affects no specific group through policy changes - it solely aims to raise awareness through official acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law with policy changes), designating January 28, 2025, as "Physical Therapy Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It symbolically recognizes the American Physical Therapy Association of Georgia and its over 10,000 members for promoting physical therapy services that improve mobility and health for Georgians. The resolution honors their work in maintaining high professional standards and advocating for better access to physical therapy care. It does not create new laws or affect any regulations; it is purely a symbolic gesture of appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) recognizing Cornerstone Baptist Church PTC for its 15th anniversary. It formally commends the church's history, community service, and dedication to spreading the Gospel, as documented in the resolution's "whereas" clauses detailing its founding and growth since 2010. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' symbolic recognition and best wishes for the church's continued work. No funding, regulations, or changes to law are involved.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 74) adopted by the House on January 28, 2025, to honor Dr. Evelyn Gibson Lowery. It recognizes her lifelong civil rights work, including founding SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Inc. to address health disparities and empower women, creating the Civil Rights Heritage Tour, and championing AIDS/HIV education in Black communities. The resolution formally expresses the House's gratitude for her contributions to justice and equity. It has no policy impact or funding provisions, serving solely as a commemorative tribute.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 66 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to zoning procedures, so as to provide for the length and renewal of moratoriums related to zoning decisions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide procedures for the levy, collection, use, and waiver of fees related to zoning decisions and related permits; to revise notice and hearing requirements for certain zoning decisions; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Michael Glover; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the re-creation of the board of elections for Fayette County, approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3712), so as to revise the composition of the board; to revise provisions for appointment of board members; to provide for initial terms; to provide for current board members to serve out the terms to which they were appointed; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.