Rep. Karen Lupton

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that formally recognizes JCM Ventures, a Latino-owned commercial real estate brokerage in Georgia, on its 10th anniversary. The resolution highlights the company's role in Atlanta's real estate market and its support for community organizations and local businesses. It directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to JCM Ventures as an official acknowledgment of their contributions.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends Elizabeth Garcia for her achievements as a first-generation college student and community leader. It highlights her work as a computer science student at Emory University, her role in founding a nonprofit supporting Black and Latinx students in tech, and her community health initiatives. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to Garcia, serving as an official acknowledgment of her contributions rather than changing any laws or policies.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create and establish in DeKalb County, Georgia, districts from which the members of the County Board of Education of DeKalb County shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, so as to establish protocols governing the recruitment, vetting, and appointment of and contracting with the superintendent of the DeKalb County School System; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends Shanita Evans for her work in the fitness industry. It honors her 14 years of experience founding 4Ts Fitness LLC, where she uses dance fitness and coaching to help women and girls build confidence and self-esteem. The resolution acknowledges her contributions to creating supportive environments and expresses well wishes for her continued success. As a ceremonial measure, it does not change laws or policies but serves to publicly acknowledge her achievements.

A RESOLUTION recognizing the educational, civic, and leadership impact of the Leadership Training Program and commending its participants for their commitment to public service; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a House Study Committee on Long COVID to investigate the condition's prevalence, impacts, and policy needs. The committee will consist of 11 members appointed by the Speaker of the House and will study how Long COVID affects health, work, education, and public health systems. Members will receive standard legislative allowances, and the committee must submit a report with findings or recommendations before being abolished on December 1, 2026. The study aims to help the General Assembly understand the condition and identify strategies for improving care access and support services.

A RESOLUTION recognizing the important role Georgia's forensic nurses play in supporting survivors of violence and making our community safer from violence as well as declaring November 2 through 8, 2026, Forensic Nurses Week; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to electric services, so as to require that an electric supplier hold the proposed discontinuation of electrical service to a residential consumer who suffers from a serious illness in abeyance for a certain period of time; to provide for notice requirements; to provide for the renewal of such abeyance period; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a House Study Committee to investigate teacher planning time and duty-free lunch policies in Georgia schools. The committee, consisting of six House members appointed by the Speaker, will examine issues like substitute teacher funding and planning time waivers that affect educators. It will study conditions related to teacher support, including how substitute teacher funding has remained unchanged since 1985 and how planning time is often lost due to staffing shortages. The committee will produce a report with findings and potential policy recommendations before being abolished on December 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends Ebonie Ward for her work as an entrepreneur and community leader. It highlights her achievements as the founder and CEO of 11th & Co., a management company that supports Black female talent in the music and entertainment industries, and her role in launching initiatives like the A Seat at the Table nonprofit scholarship fund. The resolution does not create new laws or change policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of her contributions to Atlanta's creative community and her advocacy for equity in the entertainment sector.