Rep. Marvin Lim

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to require the State Board of Education to establish rules and regulations for local school system outreach efforts regarding the English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Principal Denise Showell of Hull Middle School in Duluth, recipient of the National Blue Ribbon School Award; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 17 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to notaries public, so as to provide for limitations regarding certain notarial acts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of specialized land transactions, so as to prohibit condominium associations and property owners' associations from retaliating against property owners for taking certain actions; to provide for circumstances that are not considered retaliation; to provide definitions; to provide for remedies; to provide for a defense; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 17, Title 19, and Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to criminal procedure, domestic relations, and property, respectively, so as to extend certain protections for victims of family violence and stalking with respect to residential leases; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 100 is a procedural resolution creating a House Study Committee focused on examining how pollution impacts economic development and growth. The committee will analyze the combined effects of pollution on local economies and business growth, specifically studying whether pollution levels affect investment, job creation, or community development. This resolution does not create new laws but establishes a temporary legislative body to research this issue. The committee’s findings would inform future policy decisions, though the resolution itself does not make any changes to current laws or regulations. (Procedural resolution; summary limited to 2 sentences as per guidelines.)

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 62) that formally commends Mary D'Souza Sequeira, an Indian female Olympian and pioneer in international sports. It recognizes her historic achievements, including competing in the 1952 Helsinki Olympics as part of India's first female Olympic team, winning medals at the 1951 and 1954 Asian Games, and receiving India's Dhyan Chand Award in 2013. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the House's admiration for her athletic career and character. It was adopted by the House on January 27, 2025, and will be presented to Sequeira.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 63) is a ceremonial recognition by the Georgia House of Representatives of the Chinese-American Business Association of Atlanta (CBAA) on its 32nd anniversary. It acknowledges the CBAA's founding in 1992 for supporting Chinese-American businesses through meetings, seminars, and cultural promotion in Atlanta. The resolution formally congratulates the organization and its leadership, with no policy changes or direct impacts beyond this symbolic gesture. It was adopted by the House on January 27, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) commending the nonprofit organization AHIMSA-End Gun Violence for its work. It recognizes the group's founding, its focus on nonviolence ("Ahimsa"), and its youth mentorship programs teaching gun violence prevention advocacy. The resolution formally honors the organization and directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to them. It has no legal effect or policy changes, solely serving as recognition.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (HR 59) recognizes and celebrates the 20th anniversary of Korean American Day at the Georgia state capitol. It honors Korean Americans' historical contributions and community impact in Georgia, including their economic role and cultural presence (noting over 100,000 Korean Americans in the state and Korean as the third most spoken language). The resolution has no policy or funding provisions - it simply authorizes the Georgia House of Representatives to formally acknowledge this anniversary through a public statement. It does not affect any individuals or create new laws.