Rep. Eric Bell

Maddy summaryHR 1331 is a Georgia House resolution honoring Sam R. Mayhan, a veteran who served in the U.S. Army (1950-1957) and Navy (1958-1971) during the Korean Conflict, Peacetime, and Vietnam eras. It expresses the House's condolences for his passing on January 30, 2026, and directs the Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to his family. This ceremonial resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents - it solely commemorates his military service and personal character. The House adopted it unanimously on February 11, 2026.

A RESOLUTION commending the work of Swipe Out Hunger and recognizing February 11, 2026, as Swipe Out Hunger Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending F. DuBois Bowman on his inauguration as the 13th President of Morehouse College and recognizing February 11, 2026, as F. DuBois Bowman Day; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide for the regulation, licensure, taxation, and use of cannabis; to authorize counties and municipal corporations to adopt certain ordinances; to amend Code Section 36-1-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ordinances for governing and policing of unincorporated areas of county, so as to authorize counties to adopt ordinances governing and punishing the possession of two ounces or less of marijuana; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 1327 is a House resolution recognizing Liberty Ministries Family Worship for its 25th anniversary. It commends the church's community service, including its food pantry (Liberty Helping Hands, Inc.), summer camps, and educational tutoring programs, as described in the resolution's preamble. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it is purely ceremonial, expressing the House's appreciation for the church's "dedicated service to the Lord and community." The resolution was adopted by the House on February 10, 2026.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waste management, so as to enact the "Pollution Prevention and Producer Responsibility Act of 2026"; to provide for definitions; to provide for the creation of a Producer Responsibility Advisory Board; to provide for the development and publication and distribution of recyclable covered materials lists and approved recycling processes; to provide for the development and publication and distribution of compostable covered materials lists; to provide for a reuse financial assistance program; to provide for the reduction of toxins in covered materials; to provide for certain reports; to provide for enforcement; to provide for rule making; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses, so as to prohibit the prosecution of the offense of sodomy regarding consenting adults in accordance with Powell v. The State, 270 Ga. 327 (1998); to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Lifting Our Voices, Inc. (LOV), a Georgia nonprofit that combats food insecurity and supports vulnerable communities through programs like meal distribution and voter registration. It designates February 28, 2026, as "LOV Day" to recognize the organization’s work, which includes distributing over 80,000 meals and 15,000+ clothing/toiletry items across Georgia. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no binding policy effect and does not alter laws or funding.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Gloria Duncan on her outstanding public service with Clayton County Public Schools; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 1249), not a substantive bill. It formally recognizes Noah McQueen, founder and CEO of the nonprofit Lifting Our Voices (LOV), for his work addressing social issues in Georgia through community programs like food insecurity initiatives and voter registration. The resolution has no policy impact or binding effect - it simply expresses the House's appreciation and extends well-wishes. It was adopted by the House on February 5, 2026, as a symbolic gesture honoring McQueen's community leadership and professional contributions.