Rep. Saira Draper

Maddy summaryHR 1161 is a symbolic resolution recognizing February 5, 2026, as "Latino Day at the state capitol." It formally honors Georgia's Latino community for their economic contributions, cultural impact, and role in the state's future, citing their workforce participation, educational presence, and civic engagement. The resolution has no policy changes or direct effects on residents or programs - it serves only as a ceremonial acknowledgment. It was passed unanimously by the Georgia House of Representatives on January 29, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis symbolic resolution (HR 1145) encourages Georgia to deepen ties with Taiwan through concrete actions. It urges Georgia to establish a trade office in Taiwan (following 23 other states and Guam), organize trade delegations, and sign an education exchange agreement. The resolution also supports Taiwan's participation in international organizations like WHO and promotes cultural events, such as Taiwanese American Heritage Week. It does not create new laws but formally recognizes Taiwan's economic partnership with Georgia (where Taiwan ranked as Georgia's 15th largest import market in 2024) and shared democratic values with the U.S.

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that changes to apportionment and districts of the General Assembly and Congress shall only be made in the first odd-numbered year subsequent to each United States decennial census; to provide that additional changes shall only be made when necessary to comply with a court order; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION honoring the life, legacy, and professional contributions of Anne Isenhower and commemorating the memory of her son, Max Podowitz; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public assistance, so as to make insulin accessible, under certain conditions, to an eligible individual who needs an affordable supply of insulin for up to one year, with the option to renew annually; to provide for reporting; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public assistance, so as to make insulin accessible to individuals who are in urgent need of a short-term affordable insulin supply; to require a manufacturer of insulin to establish procedures to make insulin available under such program; to provide for enforcement, penalties, and appellate procedures; to provide for reporting; to provide for related matters; to provide for 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 Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to limit the effective date of rules or regulations adopted by the State Election Board prior to a primary, election, or runoff; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a non-binding resolution expressing condolences for the passing of Janel Jeras Green. It honors her life and memory through formal recognition by the Georgia House of Representatives, citing her advocacy work and community impact. The resolution contains no policy changes or mechanisms affecting citizens, as it is purely commemorative. The House formally adopted it on April 4, 2025, and will provide a copy to her family.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic House resolution (HR 922) commending The Empowerment Workshop (TEW) nonprofit and its founder, Le'Dor Milteer, for community work in Atlanta. It recognizes TEW's programs supporting youth, small businesses, minority communities, and seniors, including events like Juneteenth and the Atlanta Caribbean Carnival, as well as volunteer initiatives at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The resolution formally honors their advocacy, equity efforts, and community engagement but does not create new laws or policies. It was adopted by the House of Representatives on April 2, 2025.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide that local election superintendents post notices whenever their offices are closed due to a declared state of emergency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.