Rep. Mekyah McQueen

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landlord and tenant in general, so as to provide for limitations on increasing rent on residential properties; 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 Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health, so as to provide that persons doing business in this state shall not expose individuals to chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity without first giving clear and reasonable warning nor discharge such chemicals into drinking water; to provide for the content and manner of the giving of such warnings; to provide for exceptions; to provide that the Governor shall publish lists of such chemicals; to authorize the Attorney General and, under specified conditions, district attorneys and other persons to seek injunctions and civil penalties; to provide for the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Fund and its purposes and funding; to provide for related matters; to provide a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 15 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to require that public schools schedule a lunch period for each class that includes not less than 30 consecutive minutes of seated time beginning from the time that a majority of the class has been seated after receiving their meals; to require local boards of education or other public school governing bodies to establish certain policies; to require the State Board of Education to promulgate rules and regulations; to authorize the State Board of Education to provide grants; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; 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 in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for the establishment of and purpose for the Vape-Free Schools Grant Program; to provide for the allocation of grant awards under such program; to require public schools with grades nine through 12 to acquire and install vaping detectors and include vaping policy provisions in the student code of conduct; to provide for contingent effectiveness and automatic repeal; to provide for definitions; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local boards of education, so as to provide for public comment periods during meetings of local boards of education; to provide for public broadcasts of such meetings and public comment periods; to require local boards of education to record or broadcast public comment periods in the same manner and to the same extent as the remainder of the public portions of meetings; to provide for notice; to provide for limitations; to provide for agenda; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1075) recognizes "Spelman Day" at the Georgia State Capitol. It formally commends Spelman College for its role as the nation's oldest historically Black college for women, highlighting its academic achievements - including producing top Black women in STEM doctoral programs - and its contributions to Georgia's workforce and communities. The resolution has no policy or funding impact; it is purely ceremonial, acknowledging the college's legacy and community engagement. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on January 27, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis is a non-binding resolution (HR 1001) introduced in the Georgia House, expressing support for "ethical investment" of state funds and public resources. It does not create new laws or alter investment policies - it merely states the legislature's position. The resolution directly affects state investment decisions by calling for ethical considerations, though it has no legal force. As a procedural resolution, it serves only to convey legislative sentiment, not to implement concrete changes.

A RESOLUTION commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., for 113 Years of Service and Recognizing January 13, 2026, as Founders Day; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 1002 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Dr. Tammi Lamar-Blackwood's life and service. It expresses the House's condolences following her passing and recognizes her contributions. As a commemorative resolution, it has no substantive policy provisions or direct impact on constituents or legislation. The bill was adopted by the House on January 12, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes and commends Ms. Earnestine Denise Wilson for her contributions, as passed by the House on January 12, 2026. It directly honors Ms. Wilson through symbolic recognition without creating any legal obligations or policy changes. The resolution has no binding effect and serves solely as a ceremonial expression of appreciation. As a procedural resolution, it does not affect laws, regulations, or any specific group of people beyond the individual being honored.