Rep. Eric Bell

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to identification and regulation of motor vehicles, so as to require a law enforcement officer making a traffic stop to provide the operator with the purpose of the stop upon request after such operator displays his or her driver's license; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 239) is a ceremonial measure adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives to commemorate the 116th Founders Day of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). It honors the organization's founding in 1909 by figures including W.E.B. Du Bois and Ida B. Wells-Barnett, recognizing their historic work against racial discrimination. The resolution has no binding policy impact - it solely expresses the House's support for the NAACP's legacy and ongoing civil rights efforts.

Maddy summaryHR 207 creates a temporary House Study Committee focused on understanding and addressing homelessness in Georgia. The committee, composed of nine House members appointed from specific committees (like Budget, Public Health, and Urban Affairs), will study homelessness causes - including housing shortages, healthcare access, and economic factors - and recommend solutions. It will operate until December 1, 2025, without authorizing new funding or passing laws, and must submit a final report approved by majority vote. This resolution directly affects Georgia's legislative process by establishing a dedicated group to analyze homelessness, not by changing policies or impacting residents immediately.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Dr. Roy Charles Bell, a pioneering African American dentist and civil rights leader who challenged segregation in Georgia's dental associations. It dedicates the bridge over Interstate 85/75 on Edgewood Avenue Southeast in Fulton County as the "Dr. Roy Charles Bell Memorial Bridge." The resolution directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage naming the bridge, recognizing his legacy as a civil rights advocate and the first African American dentist in Atlanta. The bill does not create new laws or affect policy; it solely commemorates Dr. Bell's contributions through a physical landmark.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24-9-923 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to admissibility of photographs, motion pictures, video recordings, and audio recordings when witness unavailable, so as to provide that creative and artistic expression evidence is inadmissible at trial; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 168) recognizing Dr. David A. Thomas upon his retirement as president of Morehouse College. It formally commends his leadership, noting his role in raising over $240 million, launching online programs, and creating initiatives like the Center for Black Entrepreneurship during his 2018-2025 tenure. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely honors Dr. Thomas personally through a formal House resolution. It does not affect any laws, regulations, or specific groups beyond this recognition.

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 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.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to advertising and sale of meat generally, so as to prohibit selling, offering for sale, trading, or distributing lab-grown meat; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.