Rep. Marvin Lim

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landlord and tenant, so as to provide for the deduction of the costs of certain repairs from rental payments; to revise the time required for answers; to revise provisions concerning the effectiveness of writs of possession; to provide for a short title; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landlord and tenant, so as to provide for limitations on rent increases for seniors and veterans; to provide for definitions; to provide for defense in dispossessory actions; to provide for an automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) commending Johanna Caicedo for her community service in Georgia. It recognizes her 20+ years of work, including founding Georgia's only Latinx-led reproductive health initiative, advocating for LGBTQ communities, and serving as an outreach coordinator for Latinx families. The resolution formally honors her public service and extends "sincere best wishes" for her health and happiness. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on March 6, 2025, with no policy changes or direct effects on laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 502) formally commends the Student Council of Summerour Middle School for fostering an inclusive environment, promoting school spirit, and developing student leadership. It directly recognizes the council members (listed by name), their advisors (Anna Lillard, Roxie Smith, Allie Tangco), and their efforts to engage students in school activities. The resolution contains no policy changes or funding provisions - its sole purpose is ceremonial recognition, as affirmed by its passage by the House on March 4, 2025. It does not affect any laws, regulations, or government operations.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 14 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary education grants, so as to provide for the State Board of Education to establish a five-year school pilot program to increase the availability of effective school counseling and postsecondary preparation services in secondary schools to increase high school graduation rates and the percentage of students who continue into postsecondary education; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 501) is a ceremonial honor recognizing John Reyes Martinez, a second-grader from Norcross Elementary School. It commends him for being the youngest student in 15 years to represent his school at the Capitol Art Exhibit with his oil pastel self-portrait, while noting his family, pets, and interests in art, soccer, math, and science. The House of Representatives formally resolves to honor his achievements and extend best wishes, with the Clerk distributing a copy to the student. As a non-binding resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws or constituents.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to prohibit certain employers that do not provide affordable health insurance benefits from requiring certain employees to provide a doctor's note when absent from work; to provide for definitions; 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 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, so as to provide for limitations on bars to first offender treatment for certain minor offenders adjudicated as adults; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to first offenders, so as to provide for retroactive first offender treatment under certain circumstances for offenders who were adjudicated as minors; to revise sentencing laws in conflict with these provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to illegal and void contracts generally, so as to prohibit certain agreements involving rental price-fixing as unenforceable contracts in general restraint of trade with respect to residential rental properties; to provide for a criminal penalty; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; 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, so as to prohibit public primary and secondary schools from serving or selling, or allowing a third party to serve or sell, food or beverages that contain synthetic dye; to provide for a definition; to provide for certification of compliance; to provide legislative findings; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.