Rep. Eric Bell

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1482) formally commends Gabysol Quiroz, a Parent Liaison at W.A. Fountain Elementary School in Clayton County, for being named the 2025 Support Professional of the Year by Clayton County Public Schools. It recognizes her 12-year service supporting families, coordinating school initiatives, managing community partnerships through the Partners In Education program, and assisting with the Parent Portal system. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact and serves only to honor her contributions to the school community.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (HR 1496), not a policy bill. It formally honors the life and legacy of Robert Elmo Nichols, Sr., a pioneering African American Marine who served during WWII as one of the first Black Marines (Montford Point Marines), later retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserve, and received the Congressional Gold Medal in 2011. The resolution expresses the House's condolences for his passing and recognizes his trailblazing service breaking racial barriers in the military. It has no policy provisions or direct impact on constituents or legislation.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, so as to designate lemon pepper as the official Georgia state chicken wing flavor; to provide for legislative findings and declarations; 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 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to enact the "NO FAKES Act of 2025"; to protect intellectual property rights in the voice and visual likeness of individuals; to provide for the characteristics of a right to use the voice or visual likeness in a digital replica; to provide for licensing and transferability of a right; to require the Secretary of State to maintain a directory of designated agents; to provide for civil liability for the unauthorized use of a digital replica; to provide for penalties; to bar liability arising from retroactive application of this Act; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Department of Public Health, so as to provide for third-party audits of detention facilities that house federal immigration detainees; to provide for audit criteria; to provide for the selection of third-party auditors; to provide for reporting and publishing of annual audits; to provide for access to detention facilities to conduct annual audits; to provide for mechanisms to address a detention facility's substantial and ongoing noncompliance with federal detention standards; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for construction; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dispossessory proceedings, so as to extend a notice to vacate or pay to seven days; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic House resolution (HR 1426) recognizing Mickey Garber, a lifelong Clayton County, Georgia resident known as the "Mayor" of Rex. It honors his community service, including neighborhood cleanups, vegetable donations, and support for local events, as well as his military service and work history. The resolution has no policy effect - it is purely ceremonial, formally adopted by the House on February 19, 2026.

A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Chapter of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives in recognition of Georgia Chapter of NOBLE Day at the capitol on March 18, 2026, and celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives as a nationally recognized law enforcement organization; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Minimum Wage Law," so as to provide for minimum wage pay to workers whose compensation consists wholly or partially of gratuities; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1350) formally commends musician Kelsie "West Love" Davis for her national career in Southern soul, R&B, and blues music, and for highlighting Valdosta, Georgia, through her work. It recognizes her journey - from local performances to touring with renowned artists - and how her success brings positive attention to her hometown. The resolution, adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 12, 2026, has no policy or funding impact; it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation with no binding requirements.