A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Barberette Russell for her outstanding service, unwavering commitment to education, and lifelong dedication to strengthening families and communities; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution honoring Chief Kevin Roberts for his distinguished service to Clayton County. It recognizes his 32 years of public safety work, including 28 years as a leader with the Clayton County Police Department, and commends his dedication to community partnership and public safety. The resolution formally acknowledges his career achievements and directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to Chief Roberts. This type of bill does not change laws or policies but serves as an official commendation.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-9-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to establishment and review of child custody and visitation, so as to provide for a presumption of joint physical custody in divorce proceedings; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 6A of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state veterinary education, so as to provide for biomedical technicians to be eligible for the state student loan forgiveness program; to provide for a definition; to provide for conditions and eligibility; to provide for terms of the loan purchase agreement; to provide for cancellation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Chief Latosha Clemons for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1482) formally commends Gabysol Quiroz, a Parent Liaison at W.A. Fountain Elementary School in Clayton County, for being named the 2025 Support Professional of the Year by Clayton County Public Schools. It recognizes her 12-year service supporting families, coordinating school initiatives, managing community partnerships through the Partners In Education program, and assisting with the Parent Portal system. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact and serves only to honor her contributions to the school community.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 21-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for publication of calls of election on newspaper and government websites; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dispossessory proceedings, so as to extend a notice to vacate or pay to seven days; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryHR 752 creates a Joint Study Committee on Cosmetology and Barbering Education to examine why schools in these fields lack access to workforce development programs, scholarships, and state funding compared to technical colleges. The 12-member committee - composed of six legislators (appointed by House/Senate leaders), two industry experts, and two co-chairs - will study these issues and recommend potential policy changes by December 2025. This resolution does not change current laws but will assess whether cosmetology/barbering education should receive similar state support as other vocational programs. The committee’s work aims to inform future legislation that could address funding disparities for these schools and their students.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 68th Annual Southeast District Conference of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., and honoring its longstanding commitment to leadership, service, and economic empowerment; and for other purposes.
