Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Bryant Culpepper Jr. for his outstanding public service to the State of Georgia, the Judicial Branch specifically, and the community at large as well as for his dedication to upholding the principles of justice and fairness; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 699 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing the 200th anniversary of Decatur Presbyterian Church in Decatur, Georgia. It commemorates the church's founding in 1825 and highlights its historical contributions, including organizing DeKalb County's oldest Sunday School, founding 17 new congregations, supporting Agnes Scott College, and running community ministries like the Threshold Ministry. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely expresses the House of Representatives' recognition and best wishes for the church's continued service. This procedural resolution was adopted by the House on March 21, 2025.

A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Community Service Boards and recognizing February 16, 2025 as Community Service Boards' Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of health, so as to provide for certain placement procedures for children upon discharge from a hospital or psychiatric residential treatment facility in certain circumstances; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 20A of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to patient protection, so as to provide for per diem payments to hospitals or psychiatric residential treatment facilities in certain circumstances; to amend Chapter 21A of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Medicaid Care Management Organizations Act," so as to provide for per diem payments to hospitals or psychiatric residential treatment facilities in certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 545 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to honor the late Steve Mensch, a prominent figure in Georgia's film industry and community. The resolution commemorates his life, highlighting his contributions as a film industry leader (including roles at Tyler Perry Studios), his aviation achievements, volunteer work with the Young Eagles program, and his dedication to family and community. It does not create new laws or affect any policies - it is solely a formal expression of respect and condolences for his passing. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the House on March 6, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 549) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to honor Paula Lawton Bevington, a prominent Atlanta attorney, community leader, and civic activist who died on August 4, 2024. The resolution formally expresses the House's condolences and recognizes her legacy, including her role as the first woman associate at a major Atlanta law firm, her work with the Peace Corps and Fulbright program, and her leadership in organizations like the Georgia Human Relations Commission and Rotary Club of Atlanta. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or affect any policies or individuals beyond this symbolic tribute. The resolution was adopted by the House on March 6, 2025.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to security deposits, so as to provide that prior to tendering a security deposit, the tenant shall be presented with a comprehensive list of any existing damage to the premises and shall include an itemization of all fees associated with such tenant's lease; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the administration of mental health, developmental disabilities, addictive diseases, and other disability services, so as to add a member to the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council; to establish a parity compliance review panel; to provide for its composition and duties; to require health care providers to report suspected mental health parity violations to the panel; to provide for evaluation of complaints; to provide for recommendations for punitive actions; 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 Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to add caregivers to the list of persons who may make absentee ballot applications for certain electors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to revenue and taxation, so as to require certain high resource use facilities to provide disclosures regarding community impact and energy and water usage; to require such disclosures prior to entering into a contract for tax incentives or applying for a governmental permit, approval, or license to construct or operate a high resource use facility; to provide for the required contents of such disclosures; to provide for method and means of submission and publication; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.