A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the honorable service of Dexter L. Sharper and expressing gratitude for his many years of dedicated service to the citizens of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disabled veterans and blind persons engaging in peddling, operating businesses, or practicing professions, so as to clarify certain veterans' eligibility for exemption with regard to payment of occupation taxes, administrative fees, and regulatory fees; to provide a definition of "armed conflict" consistent with current federal law; to provide for armed conflicts to be equivalent to periods of war with regard to certain exemptions; to provide for certain procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 23, 2026, as DeKalb Day at the Georgia state capitol to honor DeKalb County. The resolution recognizes the county's contributions to Georgia's economy, culture, and education, highlighting its diverse population and institutions like Emory University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It directs the House Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and media for awareness.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally commends Micaiah Raheem, known as Raheem the Dream, for his contributions to Atlanta's hip-hop culture. The resolution recognizes his pioneering role as the first Atlanta rap artist to receive regular radio rotation in 1986 and his influence on the city's music scene and cultural events like Freaknik. It directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Raheem as an official acknowledgment of his achievements.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that recognizes and commends Laura Drake for her 18 years of service as director of the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry. It formally acknowledges her contributions to the organization, which provides food assistance and support to families in Gwinnett County through a network of churches and volunteers. The resolution expresses appreciation for her leadership and wishes her well as she retires. It does not create new laws or change policies but serves as an official statement of gratitude from the Georgia House of Representatives.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 11-17, 2026, as Black Maternal Health Week to raise awareness about maternal health disparities affecting Black women and birthing persons. The resolution highlights statistics on higher pregnancy-related mortality rates among Black women and calls attention to systemic barriers like maternity care deserts and unequal access to reproductive health services. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic recognition to focus public attention on these health inequities. The measure was adopted by the House of Representatives to encourage discussion and potential future policy action on maternal health issues.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 16, 2026, as Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Day on the Hill to honor the organization's history and contributions. It directly affects members of the House of Representatives and the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. by formally recognizing the sorority's founding in 1922 and its mission of community service, leadership development, and sisterhood. The resolution requires the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to the sorority for distribution. This is a commemorative measure that does not change laws or allocate funding but serves to acknowledge the group's legacy.
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Lambda Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, upon its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prompt payment, so as to provide for payment terms for business to business transactions; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Judi Carlson for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.
