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.
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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-83-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authorized investments, delegation of investment authority to financial officer, and objective of investment, so as to provide for additional authorized investments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryHR 754 creates a temporary House Study Committee to examine street lighting conditions along Georgia state routes. The committee, composed of five House members appointed by the Speaker, will study issues like inadequate lighting, aging infrastructure, and maintenance challenges affecting public safety. It will assess funding needs, jurisdictional barriers with local governments and the DOT, and recommend solutions for tracking and improving street lighting. The committee must report findings by December 1, 2025, and will dissolve after that date. This resolution does not enact new laws but establishes a process for future policy recommendations.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) recognizing Monique LaSean Jackson for her community service in Georgia. It formally commends her 20+ years as a special education teacher, decades of volunteer work with organizations like Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and leadership in community groups. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply offers symbolic recognition through a House of Representatives statement. It directly affects only Monique LaSean Jackson, who receives this formal acknowledgment of her public service.
Maddy summaryThis resolution formally honors the Morehouse School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program for its accredited training, focus on workforce diversity, and efforts to improve healthcare access in underserved rural and urban Georgia communities. It recognizes the program’s mission to advance health equity and train physician assistants committed to compassionate, patient-centered care. The resolution does not create new laws, funding, or obligations - it is a symbolic gesture of recognition adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives. No individuals or entities are directly affected by policy changes, as this is purely a commemorative resolution.
Maddy summaryHR 856 is a resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to commend Hazel Marie Gonzalez for her over 30 years of dedicated service to senior citizens in Georgia. The resolution recognizes her roles as Senior Center Manager at DeKalb County and Fulton County facilities, her 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award, and her lifelong commitment to elder care. It directs the House Clerk to provide Gonzalez with a copy of the resolution as a formal acknowledgment of her contributions. This is a non-binding honorific measure with no policy changes or financial impact.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a legislative bill) honoring Rashan Ali Smith. It recognizes her career as a media professional - including radio hosting, sports broadcasting, and co-hosting a nationally syndicated talk show - and her work founding Sporty Girls, Inc., a nonprofit providing sports and academic programs for girls in Atlanta. The resolution formally commends her community service and achievements, with no policy changes or mechanisms involved. It was adopted by the House of Representatives on March 27, 2025.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 825), not a policy bill. It formally commends Eva Marcille Pigford, an actress, producer, and radio host, for her career achievements - including roles in *Everybody Hates Chris*, *The Young and the Restless*, and *All the Queens Men* - and her philanthropy supporting organizations like the Midnight Mission. The resolution, adopted by the House on March 27, 2025, expresses appreciation for her contributions to media and community service but does not create any legal requirements or funding. It serves only as a symbolic gesture of recognition.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 737) commending Marvin F. Billups Jr. for his 21-year service with DeKalb County, Georgia's Parks and Recreation Department, including roles as deputy director and interim director. It recognizes his leadership in managing services for over 700,000 residents, developing department programs, securing grants, and contributing nationally through organizations like the National Recreation and Park Association. The resolution formally expresses the House's recognition of his "efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated service" and extends best wishes to him. It does not create any new laws or policies.
Maddy summaryThis resolution commends The Good Samaritan Health Centers of Gwinnett (Good Sam Gwinnett), a nonprofit providing low-cost medical and dental care to uninsured and low-income residents in Gwinnett County since 2005. It recognizes their service to over 300,000 individuals through two clinics, their mission to reduce health disparities, and their role in easing emergency room burdens. As a symbolic gesture, the resolution does not create new laws or funding but formally praises the organization’s work. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on March 20, 2025.