Rep. Karen Lupton

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to provide that persons convicted of family violence offenses or subject to family violence temporary protective orders cannot receive, possess, transport, purchase, or transfer firearms; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 314 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to honor poet Chelsea Rathburn as Georgia's Poet Laureate. It recognizes her literary achievements, her service promoting poetry statewide (including the Georgia Poetry in the Parks initiative), and her role as an ambassador for the literary arts since her 2019 appointment. This resolution does not create new laws or policies - it is purely a formal acknowledgment of her contributions.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to require the State Board of Education to establish rules and regulations for local school system outreach efforts regarding the English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution dedicates a specific highway segment (State Route 10/154/Memorial Drive in Fulton and DeKalb counties) as "Veterans Memorial Drive" to honor U.S. military veterans. It directs Georgia's Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs marking the designated route. The bill is purely ceremonial, with no new policy or funding changes, and directly affects the public through the highway signage. It was introduced in the Georgia General Assembly and is currently in early procedural stages.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 6 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Stone Mountain Memorial Association, so as to revise the purpose of the association; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a law) passed by Georgia's House of Representatives. It commends Taiwan for its economic ties with the U.S. and Georgia (noting $128 billion in U.S.-Taiwan trade and Taiwan as Georgia's 15th largest import market) and cultural exchanges like Hurricane Helene relief donations. The resolution recommends Georgia establish a trade office in Taiwan, organize trade delegations to attract investment, and promote cultural exchanges like "Boba tea" events and Taiwanese American Heritage Week. It also encourages Georgia to support Taiwan's participation in international organizations and sign an education cooperation agreement. The resolution has no binding effect but formally expresses support for strengthening Georgia-Taiwan relations.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 146) recognizing Gina Gallois, an author and educator, for her contributions to children's literature, environmental education, and neurodiversity advocacy. It honors her creation of children's book series like *Awesome Opossum Stories* and *Quantum Possum*, which teach concepts such as opposites and counting while celebrating wildlife and neurodiversity. The resolution specifically acknowledges her multilingual books (available in English, Spanish, and French), her work at the Oatland Island Wildlife Center, and her advocacy as a parent of autistic children. As a non-binding gesture, it does not create policy changes or affect any laws. The House formally adopted this resolution on February 4, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law), recognizing Children's Healthcare of Atlanta for opening its new Arthur M. Blank Hospital in Atlanta on September 29, 2024. The resolution commends the hospital for operating Georgia’s only Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, serving as a 446-bed facility with 70% critical care beds, and for successfully relocating 202 patients in under 12 hours. It does not create new policies, funding, or obligations. The resolution solely expresses legislative appreciation for the hospital’s role in pediatric healthcare across Georgia.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 17 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to notaries public, so as to provide for limitations regarding certain notarial acts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of specialized land transactions, so as to prohibit condominium associations and property owners' associations from retaliating against property owners for taking certain actions; to provide for circumstances that are not considered retaliation; to provide definitions; to provide for remedies; to provide for a defense; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.