Rep. Robert Flournoy

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 landlord and tenant in general, so as to require landlords and managers of apartment buildings or complexes to provide local police and fire departments certain information; to provide for a penalty; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (HR 678), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes Reverend Reginald B. Newman on his retirement as Senior Pastor of Fountain of Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Riverdale, Georgia, where he served since 1992. The resolution commends his 30+ years of service, including founding a scholarship program and receiving community awards like the Atlanta Gospel Choice Award. It has no policy impact - only expressing the House's appreciation through a ceremonial resolution.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 670) formally recognizes and commends The Association of St. Augustine Alumni-Atlanta (ASAAA) for its work supporting St. Augustine's educational mission. It does not create new policies, funding, or obligations; instead, it symbolically honors the group's efforts in fostering alumni connections, organizing community service initiatives, and providing scholarships. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to ASA Atlanta as a gesture of appreciation. This is purely ceremonial with no direct impact on legislation, budgets, or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) passed by the House on March 18, 2025, to formally recognize Reverend John H. Herring for his community service. It commends his work as pastor of Glorious Hope Baptist Church in Macon, Georgia, and his leadership in programs like "Men About Change" for youth. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes; it simply expresses the House's appreciation. It directly affects Reverend Herring as the recipient of this formal acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 615), not a substantive bill. It honors the late Pastor Wallace B. Herring Sr. of Macon, Georgia, recognizing his service as a Vietnam War paratrooper, his 16-year role as senior pastor at Glorious Hope Missionary Baptist Church, and his community work with the Tubman African American Museum and Macon Little League. The resolution expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences to his family and directs the Clerk to provide a copy to them. It has no legal effect or policy changes, serving solely as a formal tribute.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 25, Code Section 31-11-52, and Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to firefighter standards and training, certification and recertification of, and training for, paramedics and cardiac technicians, and employment and training of peace officers, respectively, so as to provide for training on encounters with individuals with physical, mental, or neurological conditions that impede the ability to communicate; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to drivers' licenses, so as to provide for the development of a Peach Envelope Program by the Department of Driver Services to promote effective communication during encounters with individuals with physical, mental, or neurological conditions that impede the ability to communicate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Steward Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church on the occasion of its 160th anniversary; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Tina Thames for receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending Khoriandre Watkins-Ware, Southwest Magnet High School and Law Academy School's 2024-2025 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a substantive bill) commending the Associate of St. Augustine Alumni-Atlanta (ASAAA) for its community service and support of St. Augustine's mission. It recognizes ASA AA's work organizing alumni events, fundraising for scholarships, and partnering with local organizations like schools and shelters. The resolution contains no new policy, funding, or legal requirements - it simply expresses the Georgia House's appreciation for the group's efforts. As a procedural resolution, it has no direct effect on laws or regulations.