A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 15 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to require that public schools schedule a lunch period for each class that includes not less than 30 consecutive minutes of seated time beginning from the time that a majority of the class has been seated after receiving their meals; to require local boards of education or other public school governing bodies to establish certain policies; to require the State Board of Education to promulgate rules and regulations; to authorize the State Board of Education to provide grants; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student health in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for the establishment of and purpose for the Vape-Free Schools Grant Program; to provide for the allocation of grant awards under such program; to require public schools with grades nine through 12 to acquire and install vaping detectors and include vaping policy provisions in the student code of conduct; to provide for contingent effectiveness and automatic repeal; to provide for definitions; to provide a short title; 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 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Agriculture, so as to require annual reporting by such department regarding food deserts in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution symbolically recognizes the 25th annual Rustin/Lorde Community Breakfast, an event hosted by the Southern Unity Movement in Atlanta on January 19, 2026. It honors the breakfast’s role in celebrating civil rights activist Bayard Rustin and feminist poet Audre Lorde, while connecting attendees to themes of inclusion, justice, and social activism. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a ceremonial acknowledgment with no binding provisions or changes to law. It was formally adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on January 13, 2026.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House resolution (HR 1006) that formally recognizes and commends Mr. Louis Boos. It has no policy impact or effect on any specific group, as it is purely an honorary gesture. The resolution was adopted by the House on January 12, 2026, following standard procedural steps. It does not create new laws, alter regulations, or affect any legislative outcomes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of DeKalb County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 961) is a ceremonial honor, not a policy bill. It formally commends Sherilyn P. Bell, a healthcare professional and advocate, for her career in clinical research, laboratory management, and her role in advancing the U.S. Lymphedema Treatment Act (which closed Medicare coverage gaps for compression garments). The resolution expresses the House's appreciation for her work with advocacy groups, patient support organizations, and her leadership in healthcare equity. It directs the House Clerk to provide Bell with a copy of the resolution but does not create new laws or affect anyone’s rights.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House resolution (HR 963) that formally recognizes and commends Dr. Darlene Williams-Roberts for her community contributions. It highlights her work as founder of SpaTique (a health center), owner of Georgia's only USDA GAP-certified Black female-owned vineyard (Roberts Vineyard), and service on local economic development boards. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely offers symbolic recognition through a formal House commendation. No specific group or policy is affected beyond this honor.
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.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Student Finance Authority, so as to establish a pilot program to provide grants to eligible students to assist with the cost of attending an approved school of barbering, school of cosmetology, school of esthetics, school of hair design, or school of nail care; to provide eligibility; to provide for maximum award amounts; to provide for applications; to provide for rules and regulations and compliance by approved schools; to provide for the collection of data and evaluation of the program; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.