Rep. Karen Bennett

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Amaryllis Alexander; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of grand juries, so as to provide that in any indictment proceeding before a grand jury, the accused has the right to be present during the presentation of all evidence; to provide that the accused has the right to examine the state's witnesses; to provide that the accused has the right to present evidence but is not compelled to do so; to provide that the accused is subject to cross-examination should such evidence be presented; to provide that the accused may testify but is not compelled to do so; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for mandatory maternal mental health screening for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders for Medicaid recipients; to provide for definitions; to provide for specific points during and after pregnancy at which a woman shall receive such screening; to provide for additional screening as deemed necessary by healthcare providers; to provide for mandatory education regarding postpartum depression to women after childbirth; to authorize the department to submit necessary amendment or waiver requests to implement such screening as part of the state Medicaid program; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prescription drugs, so as to provide that prescribers provide certain information to patients or their representatives prior to prescribing Schedule II controlled substances or opioids; to provide definitions; to provide for procedures for the delivery and recordation of such information; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Horace King; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26. 2024, as Jack and Jill Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic disorders, so as to require the newborn screening system to include Duchenne muscular dystrophy; 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 33 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physical therapists, so as to revise provisions regarding granting licenses and disciplining licensees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating Dr. Pat Houston; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Jacqueline Mohair; and for other purposes.