Rep. Kimberly Alexander

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Douglasville, approved April 16, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4559), as amended, to require candidates seeking election from a district to reside in such district for a certain amount of time prior to the date of such election; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Austell, approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4902), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4498) and an Act approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4503), so as to provide for a city manager; to revise the powers and duties of city council committees, the mayor, and department directors to reflect the establishment of a city manager; to provide for the appointment, removal, and powers of the city manager and city council; to provide for an acting city manager; to prohibit mayor and council interference with the administration of the city departments; to revise provisions related to the hiring and removal of department directors; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that recognizes Tameka Harris for her contributions to music and community. It formally acknowledges her career as a member of the R&B group Xscape, her songwriting work on hits like "No Scrubs," and her solo music achievements. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to Harris for distribution. This type of bill does not create new laws or policies but serves to honor an individual's accomplishments.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that formally recognizes and commends Mariah HuQ for her contributions to media, philanthropy, and community service. It highlights her achievements as a television producer, entrepreneur, and humanitarian, noting her role in creating the long-running series Married to Medicine and founding media initiatives focused on responsible storytelling. The resolution also acknowledges her philanthropic work, including educational support and humanitarian aid in Georgia, Tennessee, and Kenya. The House has adopted the resolution to honor her impact on the communities she has served.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends Jai Ferrell for her distinguished career achievements and leadership contributions. It highlights her roles as CEO of Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta and former chief commercial revenue officer at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, noting her status as the first person of color to lead the Girl Scouts organization. The resolution acknowledges her various honors and community affiliations, directing the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to Ferrell. This type of commemorative measure does not create new laws or policies but serves to honor an individual's accomplishments.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that recognizes and commends Rasheeda Frost, an American rapper, television personality, and entrepreneur. It highlights her career achievements in Southern hip-hop, her business ventures including fashion and cosmetics lines, and her role as a reality TV figure on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. The resolution formally acknowledges her contributions to the entertainment and business communities and authorizes the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to Rasheeda Frost.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 13 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mopeds, so as to require mopeds to be covered by a form of minimum financial responsibility for accident damages; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes Elana Meyers Taylor, a six-time Olympic medalist and bobsled athlete from Georgia, for her outstanding achievements in the sport. The bill specifically congratulates her on winning her first Olympic gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Italy, at the age of 41. It directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Taylor as a gesture of appreciation for her contributions to bobsled and her role as an inspiration to future athletes.

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 rent increase limits for certain senior citizens and senior housing; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates September 2026 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month to increase public awareness about the disease and its symptoms. The resolution highlights that ovarian cancer is the fifth-leading cause of cancer deaths in women and notes that approximately 80 percent of cases are detected at an advanced stage due to the lack of a reliable early detection test. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing symptoms like bloating and pelvic pain, and addresses disparities in diagnosis and survival rates among different populations. The bill directs the House Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press to support awareness efforts.