Rep. Robert Flournoy

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Student Finance Authority, so as to establish a needs based financial aid program to award grants to eligible students who have not yet received their financial aid award so that such students can obtain the essential materials they need to begin classes; to provide a maximum award amount; to provide definitions; to provide for eligibility; to provide for applications; to provide for rules, regulations, and procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) commending the McDonough High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) Warhawk Battalion. It recognizes the unit's 20-year history, 19 "Distinguished Unit" awards, and its role in preparing students for military service or higher education through leadership training and community service. The resolution has no legal effect; it simply offers formal recognition to the battalion and its instructors. It directly affects the McDonough High School NJROTC program and its cadets by publicly honoring their achievements.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for a sixth judge of the superior courts of the Clayton Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the manner of impaneling jurors; to provide for an additional court reporter for such circuit; to authorize the governing authority of the counties comprising the Clayton Judicial Circuit to provide facilities, office space, supplies, equipment, and personnel for such judges; to declare inherent authority; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 434 is a commemorative House resolution honoring Terrance Lamont Cooper, a U.S. Army National Guard veteran and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employee who passed away on February 16, 2025. The resolution expresses the House's condolences to his family and recognizes his military service, career at the CDC, and contributions to his community. It does not create any new policy or affect any specific group through legislative action. This procedural resolution was adopted by the House on February 27, 2025.

A RESOLUTION commending Clayton State University and recognizing March 4, 2025, as Clayton State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution, not a policy bill. It names a specific segment of Interstate 75 in Clayton County (from the Riverdale exit to Tara Boulevard) as the "Jeffrey E. Turner Highway" to honor Chief Jeffrey E. Turner. The resolution directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs for the named highway. It recognizes Chief Turner's 20-year service with the Clayton County Police Department, his 2007 appointment as the department's first African American Chief of Police, and his role as director of the Clayton County Regional Police Academy.

A RESOLUTION commending the Clayton County Government, the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce, and the ATL Airport Chamber of Commerce and recognizing February 6, 2025, as Clayton County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 310), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes and commends Judge Holly W. Veal for her public service in Georgia, specifically highlighting her role as the first Guyanese/African American woman judge in Henry County Superior Court, her work with the Henry County Adult Felony Drug Court Program, and her community involvement. The resolution contains no new laws, funding, or policy changes - it solely expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' appreciation for her career. It was adopted by the House on February 19, 2025.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7C of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to therapy services for children with disabilities, so as to convene an advisory working group to review tools and protocols for the screening of children for trauma within the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Program; to provide for findings and recommendations; to provide for abolishment of the advisory working group; to provide for subsequent periodic review of screening protocols and tools; to provide for implementation only if certain conditions are met; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Epilepsy Foundation Georgia for its dedication to epilepsy awareness and advocacy as well as its work toward improving access to services for individuals living with epilepsy across the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.