Rep. Viola Davis

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-6-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child support guidelines for determining amount of award, continuation of duty of support, and duration of support, so as to provide for the duration of child support for postsecondary education; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to prohibit the sale, transfer, use, possession, importation, or manufacture of certain firearms and magazines; to provide for the continued possession of certain firearms and magazines; to provide for exceptions and exemptions; to provide for definitions; to provide for findings; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide that certain persons disqualified from holding office pursuant to operation of the United States Constitution shall not be nominated or elected to office; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to vacation of office, so as to provide for vacation of office by operation of certain provisions of the United States Constitution or by engaging in activities that could result in a person being defined as a subversive person; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 13, 2025, as "Donor Day" at the Georgia state capitol to honor organ, eye, and tissue donors and recognize supporting organizations like Donate Life Georgia and LifeLink of Georgia. It symbolically acknowledges the contributions of donors, recipients, and families awaiting transplants, while highlighting efforts to increase donation registration. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal acknowledgment of these organizations' work. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 20, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a substantive bill) commending the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) for its advocacy work in Georgia. It recognizes ACS CAN's efforts since 2001 to secure cancer research funding, expand healthcare access, advance tobacco control, and support Georgians facing cancer - highlighting that an estimated 66,000 Georgians will be diagnosed with cancer and 19,000 will die from it in 2025. The resolution expresses the Georgia House's appreciation for ACS CAN's role in advocating for evidence-based policies to reduce cancer's impact. It contains no new laws, funding, or policy changes; it is purely a formal expression of support.

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 19, 2025, as Reach Out and Read Day at the state capitol to recognize the power of reading to young children every day; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Chapter of National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) for its 41 years of service and recognizing March 6, 2025, as Georgia Chapter of NOBLE Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 280) formally recognizes February 19, 2025, as "Nurses Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It acknowledges the role of Georgia's over 170,000 registered nurses in providing essential healthcare services across hospitals, outpatient settings, and rural communities. The resolution, passed by the House of Representatives on February 18, 2025, serves as a symbolic tribute to nursing professionals and their contributions to public health. It does not create new laws or allocate funding, but rather commends nurses for their service.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 39 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation of employment of minors, so as to require the establishment of blocked trust accounts for minors rendering artistic or creative services in this state; to provide for the Commissioner of Labor to investigate and determine conditions of employment of child performers prior to the commencement of such employment; to provide for requirements related to such accounts for minors engaged in online content creation; to provide for civil actions and damages; to require the conditions of employment for a child performer to not be detrimental to such minor's health, well-being, and education; to provide for scheduling restrictions and for discretionary exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to provide for a tax credit for costs of doing business with Georgia grown hemp owners and suppliers; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.