Rep. Viola Davis

Maddy summaryHR 1216 is a symbolic resolution recognizing the Youth Civic Advisory Board (YCAB) for its work in College Park. It does not create new laws or funding but formally acknowledges YCAB's role in elevating youth voices in community decision-making, particularly through initiatives addressing homelessness. The resolution highlights YCAB's activities - such as advising school leadership, presenting to the City Council, and organizing community service - but has no binding policy impact. It serves solely as a ceremonial expression of support for youth-led civic engagement.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the OneGeorgia Authority, so as to create the Georgia Investment Act Pilot Fund and the Joint Legislative Oversight Commission on Georgia United Investment; to provide for definitions; to provide for state investment in underdeveloped communities across this state; to provide for criteria and limitations for disbursements from such fund; to provide for annual accounting; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for members and purpose of the commission; to provide for meetings and hearings; to provide for quorum; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION urging state-wide support for passage of the "Georgia PAD Screening and Amputation Prevention Act," to establish state agency programs and healthcare coverage requirements to prevent or reduce amputations due to peripheral artery disease; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates January as National Birth Defects Prevention Month in Georgia. It encourages education and collaboration to reduce preventable birth defects and requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation calling on Georgians to observe the month with awareness activities. The bill has no funding or regulatory provisions - it is purely symbolic recognition. It directly affects Georgia residents through state-level awareness efforts but does not change healthcare access or prevention programs.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to revise provisions for the calculation and distribution of funds by the State Board of Education to local units of administration for student transportation programs;to provide for priorities for such grants; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. for its 113 years of service and recognizing February 23, 2026, as Delta Day at the state Capital; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 5, 2026, as "YouthBuild Day at the capitol" to honor the YouthBuild program. It recognizes YouthBuild, a national program serving young adults aged 16-24 facing barriers to education and employment, which helps participants earn high school diplomas while gaining job training and community service experience. The resolution does not create new policies or funding but formally acknowledges the program's work in Atlanta and directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to YouthBuild.

A RESOLUTION recognizing the urgent need for sentencing alternatives and treatment programs for Georgians with serious mental illness; commending the General Assembly for advancing the "Mental Health Sentencing and Treatment Alternatives Act"; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide for the creation of the Georgia Independent Redistricting Commission; to provide for definitions; to provide for the manner of selection of members; to provide for its composition; to provide for qualifications and compensation; to provide for its duties and responsibilities; to provide for restricting criteria; to provide for the manner of challenges; to provide certain remedies; to limit the role of the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapters 1 and 4 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the General Assembly and legislative services, respectively, so as to provide for additional office expense funding; to provide for additional funding for constituent services for members of the General Assembly; to provide for the creation, staffing, funding, duties, and procedures for the Office of Constituent Services; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.