Rep. Rhonda Taylor

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to illegal and void contracts generally, so as to prohibit certain agreements involving rental price-fixing as unenforceable contracts in general restraint of trade with respect to residential rental properties; to provide for a criminal penalty; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to increase the minimum wage for certain employees and to provide for grants to certain employers; to provide for definitions; to increase the minimum wage for agricultural workers and state employees; to provide for the Department of Labor to implement a grant program for certain employers; to provide for criteria; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending the Spelman College Glee Club on its 100th anniversary for its outstanding contributions to the arts and community; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 254 is a House resolution recognizing and commending musician Demola the Violinist for his musical achievements and community contributions. The resolution highlights his work blending genres like Afrobeats and classical music, his performances for Houston sports teams, and his philanthropy through the ADE Music Foundation. It directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to Demola. This is a ceremonial resolution with no policy changes or funding impact.

Maddy summaryThis resolution dedicates a specific highway segment (State Route 10/154/Memorial Drive in Fulton and DeKalb counties) as "Veterans Memorial Drive" to honor U.S. military veterans. It directs Georgia's Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs marking the designated route. The bill is purely ceremonial, with no new policy or funding changes, and directly affects the public through the highway signage. It was introduced in the Georgia General Assembly and is currently in early procedural stages.

Maddy summaryHR 223 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing February 10-14, 2025, as National FCCLA Week. It honors Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), a national nonprofit organization that supports students in grades 7-12 through Family and Consumer Sciences Education. The resolution encourages citizens to learn about FCCLA’s mission - developing leadership, career readiness, and community engagement skills - and to support its student members. This is a symbolic gesture with no new policies, funding, or legal requirements; it solely aims to raise awareness of FCCLA’s work.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, regarding landlord and tenant in general, so as to repeal Code Section 44-7-19, relating to restrictions on rent regulation by local governments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of wells and drinking water, so as to establish the Disadvantaged Community Drinking Water Assistance Program; to provide for purpose, requirements, restrictions, and priorities of the program; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION urging the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority to reaffirm its commitment to an extension of the rail system along the east side of Interstate 20 in South DeKalb County; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop Reginald Thomas Jackson; and for other purposes.