Rep. Karen Bennett

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-212 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to salary schedules for professionals in elementary and secondary education, so as to require that the state minimum salary schedule shall be updated each year; to provide that such updates shall correspond to annual inflation and deflation rates; 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 Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student health in elementary and secondary education, so as to require local school systems to provide certain information to parents and guardians of students in grades six through 12 on sickle cell disease whenever other health information is provided; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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 summaryThis bill is a formal House resolution honoring Nellie Dunaway Duke, a longtime Georgia advocate for women's rights and community service, following her death on January 28, 2025. It recognizes her roles as chair of the Georgia Commission on Women, her efforts to advance the Equal Rights Amendment, and her decades of work with organizations like the American Cancer Society and First Methodist Church. The resolution expresses the House's condolences to her family and directs the Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to her relatives. As a commemorative measure with no policy changes, it serves solely as a symbolic tribute to her legacy.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Dr. Roy Charles Bell, a pioneering African American dentist and civil rights leader who challenged segregation in Georgia's dental associations. It dedicates the bridge over Interstate 85/75 on Edgewood Avenue Southeast in Fulton County as the "Dr. Roy Charles Bell Memorial Bridge." The resolution directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage naming the bridge, recognizing his legacy as a civil rights advocate and the first African American dentist in Atlanta. The bill does not create new laws or affect policy; it solely commemorates Dr. Bell's contributions through a physical landmark.

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 establish the PeachCare for Adults Program; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for submission of federal waiver requests; to provide for requirements; to provide for providers; to provide for administration of the program; to provide for rules and regulations; 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 a pilot program to provide coverage under the Medicaid program for doula care for pregnant Medicaid recipients; to provide for reimbursement; to provide for doula qualifications; to provide for a report; to provide for termination of the pilot project and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for contingent effectiveness upon appropriation of funds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) passed by the House of Representatives to recognize Alisa Anderson, founder and executive director of Women's Resources Inc. It honors her nonprofit work supporting women and low-income families through services like meals, entrepreneurship training, and life skills programs. The resolution has no legal effect and does not create new policies or affect any laws or regulations. It simply expresses the House's appreciation for her community contributions.

Maddy summaryHR 172 is a symbolic resolution recognizing February 7, 2025, as "Wear Red Day" to highlight cardiovascular disease as a critical health threat to women. It does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges the American Heart Association's "Go Red for Women" campaign, which addresses awareness gaps and health disparities related to women's heart health. The resolution cites statistics showing heart disease is the leading cause of death among women, including maternal deaths and higher stroke mortality rates, but it only serves to recognize the day publicly. This resolution affects no specific group through policy changes - it solely aims to raise awareness through official acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law with policy changes), designating January 28, 2025, as "Physical Therapy Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It symbolically recognizes the American Physical Therapy Association of Georgia and its over 10,000 members for promoting physical therapy services that improve mobility and health for Georgians. The resolution honors their work in maintaining high professional standards and advocating for better access to physical therapy care. It does not create new laws or affect any regulations; it is purely a symbolic gesture of appreciation.