Rep. Marvin Lim

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to establish a framework to control the high costs of prescription drugs in this state; to provide for definitions; to establish the Prescription Drug Affordability Board; to provide for such board's membership, powers, duties, and meetings; to provide for assessments; to provide for penalties; to provide for annual reports; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for programs receiving certain funds to negotiate specialist rates; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to increase the homestead exemption from city ad valorem taxes for residents of the City of Norcross who own and occupy their residences; to increase the homestead exemption from city ad valorem taxes for residents of the City of Norcross who are 62 years of age or older and who own and occupy their residences, approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3941), so as to raise the exemption amounts; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from all City of Lilburn ad valorem taxes for city purposes, including but not limited to taxes to retire bonded indebtedness in the amount of $5,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of the City of Lilburn and in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain other residents of the City of Lilburn who are 65 years of age or over or who are disabled, approved March 22, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4469), so as to provide an additional homestead exemption in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the prior year assessed value of such homestead by more than 8 percent; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the appropriation of funds received from certain legal judgments or settlements; to revise the disposition of excess, changed, or unanticipated federal funding allocated to the state; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 512 creates a Georgia House Study Committee focused on the addiction epidemic and recovery solutions. The committee, composed of 12 members including 8 legislators and 4 community representatives (such as recovery advocates and healthcare providers), will study addiction's impacts on communities, healthcare, businesses, and families. It will examine current challenges and recommend policy solutions by December 2025, but the resolution itself does not enact new laws. This procedural measure directs Georgia policymakers to analyze addiction issues and develop potential responses through a dedicated study group.

Maddy summaryHR 985 is a House resolution (not a policy bill) honoring the late Very Reverend Father George Shukri Makhlouf, a Palestinian-born priest who served in Palestine and the U.S. The resolution commemorates his life, faith, advocacy for peace in Palestine, and service as a pastor in New York and Georgia. It expresses the House’s "deepest and most sincere regret" at his passing and directs the Clerk to distribute copies publicly. This ceremonial resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on any constituents or legislation.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landscape architects, so as to provide for the regulation and licensing of tree care operators by the Georgia Department of Agriculture; to provide for application and fees; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for penalties; to provide for exceptions; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 859 creates a temporary House Study Committee on Inclusive Educational Settings for Students with Disabilities in Georgia. The committee, composed of seven House members appointed by the Speaker, will study the benefits of inclusive classrooms (such as improved academic outcomes and reduced behavioral issues) for students with disabilities and recommend potential policy changes. This resolution does not enact new laws or provide funding - it solely establishes a body to research the topic and submit findings by December 1, 2025. The committee’s work focuses on data and evidence, not legislative action.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) recognizing the Whine Walk Run 5K and International Food Festival. It formally commends the event for promoting Caribbean culture, partnering with health organizations, and donating proceeds to women's mental health groups (Jam Across Georgia and a raffle-selected nonprofit). The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the House's recognition of the May 3, 2025, event in Atlanta. It was adopted by the House on April 2, 2025, with no further legislative action required.

Maddy summaryHR 757 creates a temporary House Study Committee to examine Georgia's lack of comprehensive civil rights protections against discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, and services. The committee will study existing gaps, review other states' laws, and assess enforcement mechanisms, focusing on protections for Georgians based on race, gender, disability, and other characteristics. It must complete its work and file recommendations by December 1, 2025, but does not itself create new laws or policies. This is a procedural resolution establishing a study body, not a legislative measure.