Rep. Sandra Scott

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions related to examination and treatment for mental illness, so as to require the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to create, operate, and maintain an electronic registry for inpatient psychiatric beds; to require the department to provide for registry data to the contractor or entity that operates the Georgia Crisis and Access Line; 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 7 of Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security benefits, so as to allow applicants for benefits to obtain their personnel files when their claims are contested by their former employers; to provide for definitions; to require the Department of Labor to modify the separation notice; to sanction employers who fail to timely deliver personnel files; to prohibit the admissibility of certain separation notices; to require the Commissioner of Labor to enact rules or regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 34 and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to require that employers provide veteran employees paid leave on Veterans Day; to provide employers who are required to provide such paid leave with an income tax credit for amounts paid to such veteran employees on account of such paid leave; to provide for definitions; 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 Title 39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minors, so as to provide for the creation of the Georgia Baby Bond Savings Plan; to provide for the administration of such plan; to provide for a board of directors; to authorize the board of directors to invest plan funds; to provide for the creation of a fund in the state treasury; to provide the authority for establishing a comprehensive investment plan; to provide for furnishing annual financial statements to savings trust account owners; to provide for eligibility requirements for the plan; to authorize the General Assembly to contribute to the plan; to provide for minimum contributions by the General Assembly to the plan; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 223 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing February 10-14, 2025, as National FCCLA Week. It honors Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), a national nonprofit organization that supports students in grades 7-12 through Family and Consumer Sciences Education. The resolution encourages citizens to learn about FCCLA’s mission - developing leadership, career readiness, and community engagement skills - and to support its student members. This is a symbolic gesture with no new policies, funding, or legal requirements; it solely aims to raise awareness of FCCLA’s work.

A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Chapter of National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) for its 48 years of service and recognizing March 7, 2025, as Georgia Chapter of NOBLE Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, regarding landlord and tenant in general, so as to repeal Code Section 44-7-19, relating to restrictions on rent regulation by local governments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION acknowledging inequality as a public health issue and supporting BIPOC communities disproportionately affected by systemic barriers; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 148) is a formal House of Representatives expression of congratulations to the National African American Gun Association (NAAGA) on its 10th anniversary. It recognizes NAAGA's founding in 2015, its growth to over 120 chapters across 40+ states, and its work advocating for Second Amendment rights, firearm safety education, and community engagement. The resolution does not create new laws or policies; it solely serves to honor the organization through a ceremonial gesture. As a commemorative resolution, it has no direct impact on legislation or affected individuals.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Dr. Antoinette G. Alvarado for her community service. It recognizes her roles as co-pastor of Grace Church International, founder of the My Sister's Keeper Foundation, author of books on self-care, and advocate for women's wellness. The resolution has no policy changes or funding impacts - it simply symbolically commends her contributions through House recognition. It was adopted by the House on February 3, 2025.