Rep. Saira Draper

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Bryant Culpepper Jr. for his outstanding public service to the State of Georgia, the Judicial Branch specifically, and the community at large as well as for his dedication to upholding the principles of justice and fairness; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution, not a policy bill. It commends Margaret "Marjy" Stagmeier for her work in affordable housing and community development. The resolution highlights her role as a founding partner of TriStar (a real estate firm), her leadership in revitalizing apartment communities near schools, and her work with nonprofits like Star-C and HouseATL. The House of Representatives adopted the resolution on March 11, 2025, to honor her contributions to improving housing and opportunities for low-income families. It does not create any new laws or affect any policies.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to enact the Representative Democracy Enforcement Act; to provide that direct initiative petitions petition sponsors shall be considered campaign committees pursuant to Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated; to prohibit the use of public funds in advocating for or against direct initiative and referendum petitions; to authorize rule making; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the people of the State of Georgia shall have the power to enact, repeal, or amend general statutory law by direct initiative and referendum process; to provide for amendments to the Constitution by direct initiative process; to provide procedures and restrictions connected therewith; to provide exceptions; to authorize the General Assembly to provide for additional statutory procedures not in conflict with the provisions herein; 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 Code Section 10-1-393.3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prohibited use of purchaser's credit card information by merchant, so as to limit the amount of surcharges charged by merchants for purchasers using credit cards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to security deposits, so as to provide that prior to tendering a security deposit, the tenant shall be presented with a comprehensive list of any existing damage to the premises and shall include an itemization of all fees associated with such tenant's lease; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide for certain consumer protections contingent upon the repeal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; to provide for definitions; to provide that preventive services shall be included at no additional cost to the insured; to include dependents in coverage up to age 26; to prohibit a health benefit policy issued in this state from imposing an annual or lifetime limit of coverage; to provide for exceptions; to provide for a right to appeal; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, and various other titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to rename the Georgia Public Service Commission as the Georgia Public Utilities Commission; to provide for the succession of all rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and administrative orders of the Georgia Public Service Commission; to provide for the succession of all rights, privileges, entitlements, obligations, and duties of the Georgia Public Service Commission; to provide for the continued service of members of the Georgia Public Service Commission; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16, Chapter 8 of Title 35, and Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the O.C.G.A., relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, the employment and training of peace officers, and organization and administration relative to emergency management, respectively, so as to broadly increase the regulation surrounding gun sales and ownership; to provide for definitions; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 26, 2025, as "DeKalb Day" at the Georgia state capitol to recognize DeKalb County's history, diversity, economic contributions, and leadership. It does not create new laws, funding, or obligations - it is a ceremonial acknowledgment of the county's role as a cultural, educational, and economic hub in Georgia. The resolution was adopted by the House of Representatives on February 26, 2025.