Rep. Sandra Scott

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly shall be authorized to provide by law to expend or authorize the expenditure of public funds for baby bond savings programs without the need for benefit in return; to authorize the creation of the Baby Bond Savings Plan Trust Fund; to provide for the redesignation of a current subparagraph of the Constitution; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 142 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Dr. Shannon Walker, a cardiovascular physician at Emory University and Grady Hospital, for her work improving healthcare equity in underserved communities. The resolution specifically commends her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, her international volunteer work in Uganda and Mauritania, and her focus on preventing heart disease in marginalized populations. It does not create new laws or policies, but formally honors her professional contributions through a House of Representatives resolution. The resolution was adopted by the House on February 3, 2025, and directs a copy to be sent to Dr. Walker.

Maddy summaryHR 143 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Dr. Jayne Morgan, a Georgia-based leader in women's health and AI, for her professional contributions. It formally commends her work as vice president of medical affairs at Hello Heart, her advocacy for clinical trial representation, media expertise, and leadership in healthcare initiatives. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the House's recognition through a formal statement and will be distributed to Dr. Morgan. As a symbolic gesture with no binding provisions, it does not affect any laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryHR 100 is a procedural resolution creating a House Study Committee focused on examining how pollution impacts economic development and growth. The committee will analyze the combined effects of pollution on local economies and business growth, specifically studying whether pollution levels affect investment, job creation, or community development. This resolution does not create new laws but establishes a temporary legislative body to research this issue. The committee’s findings would inform future policy decisions, though the resolution itself does not make any changes to current laws or regulations. (Procedural resolution; summary limited to 2 sentences as per guidelines.)

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes and commends the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) for its decades of work supporting African American women and communities. It highlights NCNW's founding by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, its national network of over 330 sections, and its focus on education, economic empowerment, health equity, and social justice. As a symbolic gesture with no new policies or funding, the resolution has no direct policy impact but serves to honor the organization's contributions. The Georgia State Coalition for NCNW is specifically mentioned as part of the context for this commendation.

Maddy summaryHR 110 is a ceremonial resolution designating January 23, 2025, as "Doula Day" at the state capitol. It formally recognizes the work of doulas - support professionals in pregnancy and childbirth - without creating new laws or affecting specific groups. The resolution was adopted by the House on January 29, 2025, as a symbolic gesture to acknowledge their contributions.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution, not a policy bill. It designates March 2025 as "Blood Clot Awareness Month" in Georgia to increase public awareness about blood clots. The resolution cites statistics on blood clot-related health risks (like 100,000 annual deaths) but contains no new laws, funding, or requirements. It directs the House Clerk to distribute copies to the public and press to support awareness efforts. No specific groups are directly affected beyond the general public.

A RESOLUTION urging Congress to reduce the waiting period for determination and approval of disability benefits for individuals living with lupus; to ensure equitable access to essential disability benefits for such individuals; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Articles 3 and 6 of Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to condominium associations and property owners' associations, respectively, so as to provide requirements for board members for condominium associations and property owners' associations; to provide for allocation of votes; to provide for proxies; to provide for quorums; to provide for residency for board members; to provide for size requirements for boards; to provide for board elections, filing, and certification; to provide for contests of election results; to provide for annual registration requirements for such associations; to provide for a short title; to provide for a purpose; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditional discharge for possession of controlled substances as first offense and certain nonviolent property crimes, dismissal of charges, and restitution to victims, so as to authorize counties and municipal corporations to adopt ordinances governing and punishing the possession of one ounce or less of marijuana; 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 one ounce or less of marijuana; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.