Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver

A RESOLUTION urging the General Assembly to appropriate an additional $2 million annually to the Georgia Pregnancy and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program, in lieu of all moneys currently being appropriated to fund crisis pregnancy centers; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to perinatal facilities, so as to explicitly prohibit limited services pregnancy centers from engaging in false or misleading advertising about the products or services provided at such centers; to provide for definitions; to provide for enforcement; to provide for notice and procedures; to provide for penalties; to provide for cause of action; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to repeal and reserve Article 2, relating to positive alternatives for pregnancy and parenting grant program; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes Collie Greenwood, MARTA's Chief Executive Officer, for his 45-year career in public transit and leadership in modernizing Atlanta's transit system. It specifically commends his work on key initiatives like implementing new rail control systems, expanding zero-emission bus lines, and earning industry awards. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, expressing the Georgia House of Representatives' appreciation for Greenwood's service. It was adopted by the House on February 19, 2025, with no substantive changes to laws or regulations.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to schedules, offenses, and penalties regarding controlled substances, so as to clarify that the sale, manufacture, delivery, or possession of four grams or more of fentanyl and fentanyl analog structural class is included within the prohibition of trafficking certain drugs; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; 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.

Maddy summaryHR 207 creates a temporary House Study Committee focused on understanding and addressing homelessness in Georgia. The committee, composed of nine House members appointed from specific committees (like Budget, Public Health, and Urban Affairs), will study homelessness causes - including housing shortages, healthcare access, and economic factors - and recommend solutions. It will operate until December 1, 2025, without authorizing new funding or passing laws, and must submit a final report approved by majority vote. This resolution directly affects Georgia's legislative process by establishing a dedicated group to analyze homelessness, not by changing policies or impacting residents immediately.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (HR 203) commending Youth Villages for its work supporting children and families. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any specific policies or individuals. The resolution honors the organization's 15 years of service in Georgia, its evidence-based programs (like the Intercept and LifeSet models), and its impact on over 5,500 Georgia youth annually. It serves only as a formal expression of appreciation from the Georgia House of Representatives.

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 resolution designates February 13, 2025, as "New Americans Day" at the Georgia state capitol to formally recognize the contributions of foreign-born Georgians. It highlights their economic impact (e.g., 1 in 10 Georgians are foreign-born, 20% of entrepreneurs, and $2.5 billion in business income) and roles during the pandemic, without creating new policies or funding. The resolution is purely ceremonial, urging the House to acknowledge these contributions through a symbolic event. It does not impose obligations or alter existing laws.