Rep. Sandra Scott

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public order and safety, so as to prohibit the possession of devices which attach to firearms to produce rapid fire; to revise and add definitions; to provide for punishment; to provide for exceptions; to provide for conforming changes; to amend Code Section 15-11-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the juvenile code, so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 511 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Bridgett Renay Smith for her 24-year U.S. Navy service, including active duty after 9/11 and ongoing community work with veterans' groups. It formally commends her dedication to public service, military values, and founding Legacy Bridge Inc., while listing her military awards. The resolution, adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on March 4, 2025, has no policy impact - it simply honors her contributions with a formal commendation. It directly affects no individuals or policies, serving only as a symbolic tribute.

Maddy summaryHR 509 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Judith L. Cotten for her 21-year service in the U.S. Army (retiring as a Non-Commissioned Officer in 2001) and her community leadership. It formally commends her work as a founder of military sororities, her roles in the National Association of Black Military Women, her service at Shiloh Baptist Church, and her professional contributions as a realtor and instructor. The resolution has no policy or financial impact - it simply honors her service through a formal House of Representatives statement. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on March 4, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution urges the Georgia General Assembly to create a Black Maternal Health Caucus. It directly addresses Georgia's severe maternal health disparities, where Black women face three times the pregnancy-related death rate of white women and live in areas with limited maternity care access. The resolution outlines the need for a dedicated legislative group to research and recommend evidence-based policies to reduce preventable deaths and improve outcomes for Black mothers and infants. It does not create new laws but proposes a framework for the legislature to address systemic healthcare inequities through coordinated policy efforts.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 472) expresses the House of Representatives' support for families caring for premature infants (born before 37 weeks gestation). It acknowledges the health risks to infants, emotional/financial burdens on families, mental health challenges for parents, and barriers to care. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but formally recognizes these issues and supports existing efforts to improve medical care, financial assistance, and mental health resources for affected families. It was adopted by the House on March 3, 2025, as a symbolic gesture.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a substantive bill), formally recognizing the Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council (GMSDC) for its 50th anniversary. It commends the GMSDC for its role as Georgia's leading advocate for minority business development and supplier diversity over five decades. The resolution highlights the council's work connecting over 400 corporations with 1,400 minority suppliers, generating over $11 billion in annual business and supporting tens of thousands of jobs. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or entities beyond expressing legislative appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 470) formally commends Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom, for her leadership and work advancing education, healthcare, women's empowerment, and cultural preservation across Africa. It recognizes her founding of Elevate Africa and the Royal Iwere Foundation, which support STEM education, female entrepreneurship, and sustainable development initiatives. The resolution has no binding policy effects - it simply honors her contributions through a formal House of Representatives recognition. It was adopted by the House on March 3, 2025, and directs the Clerk to share a copy with her.

A RESOLUTION urging the General Assembly to enact the Workplace Safety and Heat Protection Act (LC 46 0977) to safeguard workers from extreme heat conditions that endanger their health and economic security; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending Help for Healthcare Professionals Inc. and recognizing February 24, 2025, as HHCP Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending the invaluable contributions of school bus drivers and school food service workers and recognizing February 28, 2025, as Honoring Heroes Day; and for other purposes.