Rep. Matt Reeves

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 1129), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes and commends Dr. Penny L. Elkins for her appointment as Mercer University's 19th president (effective January 1, 2026). The resolution highlights her 30+ years in education, leadership in enrollment growth (including an 80% freshman enrollment increase), and her historic role as the first female president and first Mercer graduate to lead the university since 1979. It contains no policy changes or funding provisions - only words of praise and best wishes for her leadership. The House passed it unanimously on January 28, 2026, as a symbolic gesture.

Maddy summaryHR 1091 is a ceremonial resolution commending The Atlanta Korean American Business Women’s Association (AKABWA) for its community impact and support of women entrepreneurs in Georgia. It formally recognizes AKABWA’s work in empowering Korean-American women through knowledge-sharing, networking, and business growth initiatives. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it simply expresses the House’s endorsement and directs the Clerk to provide a copy to the association. This is a procedural, non-binding commendation with no direct impact on legislation or funding.

Maddy summaryHR 1093 is a symbolic resolution recognizing The Korean-American School of Atlanta (KASA), established in 1981. It commends KASA for teaching Korean language, culture, and history while fostering Korean American identity in Georgia. The resolution has no policy changes or financial impact - it simply expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' appreciation for the school's educational contributions. It was adopted by the House on January 27, 2026, and directs the Clerk to share a copy with KASA.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) designating January 27, 2026, as "Gwinnett Chamber Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It formally recognizes the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce for its work representing over 2,200 members and 22,000 businesses in Gwinnett County, including its economic development achievements. The resolution has no policy impact or funding provisions - it is solely a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the Georgia House of Representatives. It directly affects the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce by honoring its service.

Maddy summaryHR 1068 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Shen Yun Performing Arts for preserving traditional Chinese culture through dance, music, and art. It specifically commends the group for its annual performances in Georgia, including upcoming shows at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in January 2026, and highlights its role in fostering cultural appreciation. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply honors Shen Yun’s work and directs the House Clerk to share a copy with the performing group. This is a symbolic gesture, not a legislative action with concrete policy changes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to designate April of each year as Georgia Native Plant Month; 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 16 and Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abuse of governmental office and official oaths, respectively, so as to provide for uniform oaths to be sworn by all peace officers; to provide for aspirational language in such oaths; to limit the legal effect of any such aspirational language; to limit the crime of violation of oath of a public officer to codified oaths; to limit the violation of oath by a public officer to violations predicated on a separate felony; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 5-6-34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to judgments and rulings deemed directly appealable, procedure for review of judgments, orders, or decisions not subject to direct appeal, scope of review, hearings in criminal cases involving a capital offense for which death penalty is sought, and appeals involving nonmonetary judgments in child custody cases, so as to provide for certain appellate procedures regarding the denial of sovereign and any other immunity available to the state or a city or county in this state; to provide for time limitations; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to self-service storage facilities, so as to revise the advertisement requirements before an owner of a self-service storage facility can enforce an owner's lien; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 29 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guardian and ward, so as to revise the list of providers who are authorized to participate in the processes for appointment of a guardian for an adult, the modification and termination of such guardianship, and the appointment of emergency guardian; to revise the list of providers who are authorized to participate in the processes for appointment of a conservator for an adult, the modification and termination of such conservatorship, and the appointment of emergency conservator; to provide for limitations on the powers and duties of certain emergency conservators; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.