Rep. Sandra Scott

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 613) is a formal resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to honor the life and memory of Audrey Lee Clinton Fisher, a community leader and educator who passed away on October 28, 2024. It expresses the House's condolences to her family and recognizes her contributions as an educator, NAACP legal project director, and member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies - it is purely a ceremonial tribute, adopted by the House on March 18, 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 638 is a symbolic resolution recognizing Mr. Hanan Abdul-Wahab, CEO of Ghana's National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), for his leadership in advancing food security. It commends his work in revitalizing NAFCO’s infrastructure, enabling nationwide school food distribution under Ghana’s Free Senior High School program, and making the organization financially self-sustaining. As a non-binding resolution (not a law), it has no policy impact but formally honors his public service. The U.S. House of Representatives adopted it on March 18, 2025, with no further legislative action required.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 651), not a substantive bill. It formally recognizes and commends Lola Olukuewu, a serial entrepreneur and real estate investor with over 20 years of experience, for her leadership in five businesses across Africa (including three launched during the pandemic), her mentorship of young entrepreneurs, and her advocacy for renewable energy. The resolution has no policy changes or mechanisms - it solely expresses the House's formal praise and extends "sincere best wishes" to her. It was adopted by the House on March 18, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 636) formally recognizes and commends Carol Renee Jones for her 45 years of federal service, including 20 years in the U.S. Army (4 active duty, 16 in reserves) and her work as a Financial Operations Specialist managing federal grants. The House of Representatives adopted the resolution to honor her contributions to effective federal grants management and her dedication to public service. It is a symbolic gesture with no legislative or financial impact, as it does not create new laws or alter existing policies.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 637) is a ceremonial recognition of Mr. Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria for his public service as Kenya's Director General of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). It specifically commends his leadership in regulating Kenya's energy and petroleum sectors, overseeing the country's first oil delivery, and drafting key legislation like the Energy Act (2019) and Petroleum Act (2019). The resolution does not create new laws or affect policy; it solely serves to formally honor his contributions. It was adopted by the House of Representatives on March 18, 2025, with a copy to be provided to Mr. Bargoria.

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Keysha J. Porter for receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide for development of promotional standards and criteria for first grade readiness by the Department of Education; to provide for placement and promotion policies for kindergarten and grades one and two; to provide for a timetable for implementation; to provide 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 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding ad valorem taxation of property, so as to prohibit ad valorem property tax bills from including any nontax related fees or assessments; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 10 and 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade and property, respectively, so as to provide certain limits on increases in rental amounts charged for residential properties; to prohibit landlords from charging rental amounts in excess of such limits as an unlawful, unfair, and deceptive trade practice; to provide for definitions; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for an affirmative defense; to provide for an effective date and applicability; 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 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the General Assembly, so as to provide that no rule or policy shall be enacted that limits the number of bills or resolutions which a member may file or introduce in a legislative session; to provide that no rule, policy, or procedure shall be enacted by the General Assembly that limits or obstructs the ability of members of the General Assembly to fulfill their duties under the Georgia Constitution; to provide for physical, recorded votes on certain matters; to provide for a Legislative Constitutional Counsel; to provide for appointment, qualifications, compensation, and duties; to provide a short title; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.