A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Keysha J. Porter for receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Metro Atlanta Coalition for Healthy Neighborhoods, Wholesome Wave Georgia, and Retaaza; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Catherine Hardrick for receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 528) formally recognizes and commends Reverend Shivern L. Jeter for her community service in Georgia. It specifically honors her 28 years as a foster parent, her role as founder and executive director of Foster Care Friends, Inc. (celebrating its 11th anniversary in April 2025), and her volunteer work with organizations supporting children and families. The resolution, adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives, expresses appreciation for her "efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service" and extends congratulations on her nonprofit's anniversary. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact or legal effect - it serves solely as a symbolic gesture of recognition.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 529) formally honors Dr. Constance Levett Abbott, a senior pastor and community leader in Conyers, Georgia, for her work in ministry, education, and community service. It recognizes her roles as pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church, her development of faith-based curricula, and her advocacy for seniors through organizations like P.E.A.R.L. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives, with a copy to be provided to Dr. Abbott. This is a ceremonial gesture with no policy changes or direct impact on legislation or funding.
Maddy summaryHR 483 is a symbolic resolution commending Christy Todd, Georgia's 2024 Teacher of the Year, for her contributions to education. It recognizes her work as a classroom teacher, her statewide advocacy through 125+ presentations, her leadership in teacher recruitment at the Georgia Department of Education, and her efforts to support educators. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' formal honor and directs a copy be given to Ms. Todd. This is a ceremonial gesture, not a legislative action affecting laws or funding.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 8, 10, 34, 35, 45, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to buildings and housing, commerce and trade, labor and industrial relations, law enforcement officers and agencies, public officers and employees, and state government, respectively, so as to provide comprehensive state civil rights laws protecting individuals from discrimination in housing, public accommodations, and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, familial status, or national origin; 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.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2B of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to promise scholarship accounts, so as to require participating private schools to comply with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education (IDEA) Act and Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973; to require participating schools to implement participating students' IEPs and Section 504 plans; to provide for rules and policies requiring parents of participating students to provide complete copies of such plans to participating schools; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a substantive bill) commending the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) for its advocacy work in Georgia. It recognizes ACS CAN's efforts since 2001 to secure cancer research funding, expand healthcare access, advance tobacco control, and support Georgians facing cancer - highlighting that an estimated 66,000 Georgians will be diagnosed with cancer and 19,000 will die from it in 2025. The resolution expresses the Georgia House's appreciation for ACS CAN's role in advocating for evidence-based policies to reduce cancer's impact. It contains no new laws, funding, or policy changes; it is purely a formal expression of support.
