Rep. Viola Davis

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to authorize the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists to establish a professional health program to provide for monitoring and rehabilitation of impaired healthcare professionals; to authorize the Georgia Board of Nursing to establish a professional health program to provide for monitoring and rehabilitation of impaired healthcare professionals; to provide for funding or gifts in kind; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that officially recognizes the 130th anniversary of the City of College Park's incorporation in 1891. It highlights the city's history, including its location at the headwaters of the Flint River, its development through the railroad, and its growth into a major airport hub. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the document to the public and the press.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends the Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta for its 160th anniversary. It highlights the church's historical significance as a hub for civil rights activism, education, and community leadership since its founding in 1866. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to the church as a gesture of appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that honors the life and legacy of Betty "Becky" Lou Ennis Arrington, who passed away on December 22, 2025. The document outlines her personal history, including her career in payroll and administration, her 70-year marriage, and her community service work. It directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to her family as a gesture of respect and sympathy.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a temporary House Study Committee to examine how Georgia's state legislature provides constituent services to residents. The committee will consist of five representatives, with three appointed by the Speaker and two by the Minority Leader, and will study current practices, identify problems, and recommend improvements to make constituent assistance more modern, standardized, and accountable. The committee has the authority to meet as needed, receive standard legislative allowances, and submit a final report by December 1, 2026, which may include policy recommendations or proposed legislation. All committee members will be compensated according to existing state law, with funding drawn from the House of Representatives' budget.

A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Examining the Implementation, Funding, and Effectiveness of Georgia's CHINS Framework; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION urging Georgia's congressional delegation to pass the Essential Worker Pay Protection Act and codify permanent protections for essential federal employees during government shutdowns; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 1473 creates a House Study Committee on Lupus to examine challenges faced by people with lupus in accessing disability benefits. The committee, composed of seven members (four House Health Committee legislators and three non-legislative experts including medical and patient advocacy representatives), will study issues like delayed Social Security approvals, documentation difficulties due to lupus' variable symptoms, and the financial strain on patients. It will not enact laws but will research these problems and recommend potential legislative solutions by December 2026. This resolution directly affects lupus patients and advocates by initiating a formal review of their disability claim process challenges.

A RESOLUTION commending DJ Plugg for his influential contributions to Atlanta's musical culture and the evolution of modern hip-hop; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution honoring Atlanta Dermatology and Aesthetics, PC, for its 10th anniversary. It recognizes the practice's contributions to the medical community and its growth under the leadership of Dr. Sumayah Taliaferro. The resolution formally congratulates the company and directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the commendation to the practice. This type of bill does not change laws or policy but serves to publicly acknowledge the organization's achievements.