Rep. Long Tran

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commissions and other agencies, so as to create the Georgia-Ireland Trade Commission; to provide for members and purpose of the commission; to provide for annual reporting; to create a fund for commission expenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1254) formally recognizes the Tartan Trot, an annual community event hosted by Saint Luke's Presbyterian Church in Dunwoody, Georgia. It commemorates the event's celebration of Scottish heritage and Reformation history while highlighting its fundraising role for local and international causes like Habitat for Humanity, Stop Hunger Now, and food banks. The resolution specifically notes the 2026 event's expected 950 participants and its history of raising over $70,000 annually through run/walk events. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic commendation of the church's community service and cultural outreach efforts.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1240) formally recognizes and commends the Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association (GAPABA) for its work supporting Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) legal professionals in Georgia. It acknowledges GAPABA's founding in 1993, its role in advocating for AAPI attorneys, and its initiatives like the GAPABA Law Foundation - which has awarded over $350,000 for legal internships and scholarships (including the Trinh Huynh Fellowship and Hemanth Digumarthi Scholarship). The bill does not create new laws or policies; it is purely a ceremonial resolution expressing legislative support. It directly affects GAPABA by providing official recognition of its contributions to the legal community.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum wage law, so as to repeal certain provisions relating to the preemption of wage and employment benefit mandates adopted by a local government entity; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Secretary of State to continue to protect private and protected information contained in Georgia's voter registration list from an unwarranted request from the United States Department of Justice to produce unredacted copies of such voter registration list; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 1060 is a ceremonial resolution passed by Georgia's House of Representatives to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27, 2026 - the 81st anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. It symbolically honors the six million Jewish victims and millions of others murdered during the Holocaust, reaffirms Georgia's commitment to combating antisemitism and hate, and encourages education about this history. The resolution does not create new laws or policies; it is a formal statement of recognition with no direct impact on individuals or programs. It was adopted by the House on January 27, 2026, and directs the Clerk to distribute copies publicly.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 15 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to require that public schools schedule a lunch period for each class that includes not less than 30 consecutive minutes of seated time beginning from the time that a majority of the class has been seated after receiving their meals; to require local boards of education or other public school governing bodies to establish certain policies; to require the State Board of Education to promulgate rules and regulations; to authorize the State Board of Education to provide grants; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION honoring the life, legacy, and professional contributions of Anne Isenhower and commemorating the memory of her son, Max Podowitz; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill), commemorating 250 years of historical and ongoing friendship between the United Kingdom and the State of Georgia. It recognizes Georgia's founding under British charter, shared cultural ties, economic partnerships, and modern collaborations like the UK-Georgia Friendship Group. The resolution has no legal effect; it simply expresses the Georgia House's support for strengthening this relationship and directs the Clerk to distribute copies to the UK government, the British Consulate in Atlanta, and the public.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House resolution (HR 1006) that formally recognizes and commends Mr. Louis Boos. It has no policy impact or effect on any specific group, as it is purely an honorary gesture. The resolution was adopted by the House on January 12, 2026, following standard procedural steps. It does not create new laws, alter regulations, or affect any legislative outcomes.