Rep. Karla Drenner

Maddy summaryThis is a non-binding resolution expressing condolences for the passing of Janel Jeras Green. It honors her life and memory through formal recognition by the Georgia House of Representatives, citing her advocacy work and community impact. The resolution contains no policy changes or mechanisms affecting citizens, as it is purely commemorative. The House formally adopted it on April 4, 2025, and will provide a copy to her family.

Maddy summaryHR 941 is a House resolution commending Rebecca Larkin, a Tucker High School senior and 2025 Georgia Scholar selected by the Georgia Department of Education. The resolution recognizes her academic achievements, community service, and leadership as a recipient of the state's Georgia Scholar designation, which includes a special diploma seal and commemorative cord. It does not create new laws or affect policies; it is a ceremonial expression of support from the Georgia House of Representatives. The resolution was adopted unanimously by the House on April 2, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) recognizing Monique LaSean Jackson for her community service in Georgia. It formally commends her 20+ years as a special education teacher, decades of volunteer work with organizations like Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and leadership in community groups. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply offers symbolic recognition through a House of Representatives statement. It directly affects only Monique LaSean Jackson, who receives this formal acknowledgment of her public service.

Maddy summaryHR 856 is a resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to commend Hazel Marie Gonzalez for her over 30 years of dedicated service to senior citizens in Georgia. The resolution recognizes her roles as Senior Center Manager at DeKalb County and Fulton County facilities, her 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award, and her lifelong commitment to elder care. It directs the House Clerk to provide Gonzalez with a copy of the resolution as a formal acknowledgment of her contributions. This is a non-binding honorific measure with no policy changes or financial impact.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates October 9, 2025, as PANDAS Awareness Day at Georgia's state capitol to highlight pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders (PANDAS/PANS). It directly affects Georgia families and children with these conditions, which cause sudden OCD, anxiety, and behavioral changes in about 15,000 children statewide. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but aims to raise public awareness among parents, medical providers, and policymakers about these disorders and existing challenges like limited provider knowledge and insurance coverage gaps. It references ongoing efforts by organizations like SEPPA and Georgia's healthcare resources to improve diagnosis and treatment access. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on March 27, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 737) commending Marvin F. Billups Jr. for his 21-year service with DeKalb County, Georgia's Parks and Recreation Department, including roles as deputy director and interim director. It recognizes his leadership in managing services for over 700,000 residents, developing department programs, securing grants, and contributing nationally through organizations like the National Recreation and Park Association. The resolution formally expresses the House's recognition of his "efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated service" and extends best wishes to him. It does not create any new laws or policies.

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 BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to name changes, so as to provide for the sealing of name change petitions upon request; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION urging the General Assembly to enact the Workplace Safety and Heat Protection Act (LC 46 0977) to safeguard workers from extreme heat conditions that endanger their health and economic security; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide coverage for fertility diagnostic care, fertility treatment, and for fertility preservation services; to provide for amending the Georgia Medicaid plan; to provide for a plan amendment or waiver when necessary; 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.