Rep. Viola Davis

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 636) formally recognizes and commends Carol Renee Jones for her 45 years of federal service, including 20 years in the U.S. Army (4 active duty, 16 in reserves) and her work as a Financial Operations Specialist managing federal grants. The House of Representatives adopted the resolution to honor her contributions to effective federal grants management and her dedication to public service. It is a symbolic gesture with no legislative or financial impact, as it does not create new laws or alter existing policies.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 637) is a ceremonial recognition of Mr. Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria for his public service as Kenya's Director General of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). It specifically commends his leadership in regulating Kenya's energy and petroleum sectors, overseeing the country's first oil delivery, and drafting key legislation like the Energy Act (2019) and Petroleum Act (2019). The resolution does not create new laws or affect policy; it solely serves to formally honor his contributions. It was adopted by the House of Representatives on March 18, 2025, with a copy to be provided to Mr. Bargoria.

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Keysha J. Porter for receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide for development of promotional standards and criteria for first grade readiness by the Department of Education; to provide for placement and promotion policies for kindergarten and grades one and two; to provide for a timetable for implementation; 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 Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding ad valorem taxation of property, so as to prohibit ad valorem property tax bills from including any nontax related fees or assessments; to provide for applicability; 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 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the General Assembly, so as to provide that no rule or policy shall be enacted that limits the number of bills or resolutions which a member may file or introduce in a legislative session; to provide that no rule, policy, or procedure shall be enacted by the General Assembly that limits or obstructs the ability of members of the General Assembly to fulfill their duties under the Georgia Constitution; to provide for physical, recorded votes on certain matters; to provide for a Legislative Constitutional Counsel; to provide for appointment, qualifications, compensation, and duties; to provide a short title; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public order and safety, so as to prohibit the possession of devices which attach to firearms to produce rapid fire; to revise and add definitions; to provide for punishment; to provide for exceptions; to provide for conforming changes; to amend Code Section 15-11-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the juvenile code, so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 511 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Bridgett Renay Smith for her 24-year U.S. Navy service, including active duty after 9/11 and ongoing community work with veterans' groups. It formally commends her dedication to public service, military values, and founding Legacy Bridge Inc., while listing her military awards. The resolution, adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on March 4, 2025, has no policy impact - it simply honors her contributions with a formal commendation. It directly affects no individuals or policies, serving only as a symbolic tribute.

Maddy summaryHR 509 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Judith L. Cotten for her 21-year service in the U.S. Army (retiring as a Non-Commissioned Officer in 2001) and her community leadership. It formally commends her work as a founder of military sororities, her roles in the National Association of Black Military Women, her service at Shiloh Baptist Church, and her professional contributions as a realtor and instructor. The resolution has no policy or financial impact - it simply honors her service through a formal House of Representatives statement. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on March 4, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution urges the Georgia General Assembly to create a Black Maternal Health Caucus. It directly addresses Georgia's severe maternal health disparities, where Black women face three times the pregnancy-related death rate of white women and live in areas with limited maternity care access. The resolution outlines the need for a dedicated legislative group to research and recommend evidence-based policies to reduce preventable deaths and improve outcomes for Black mothers and infants. It does not create new laws but proposes a framework for the legislature to address systemic healthcare inequities through coordinated policy efforts.