Rep. Lydia Glaize

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the number of members and for the election of members of the Board of Education of Fulton County, approved February 10, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3591), as amended, so as to change the date of election of the president of said board; to provide for related matters; 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 provide a new charter for the City of Palmetto, approved March 2, 1966 (Ga. L. 1966, p. 2771), as amended, so as to revise provisions related to the qualifications, terms, powers, and duties of the mayor, councilmembers, and city manager; to revise provisions for departments and employees of the city government; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Palmetto ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of the full assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; 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 provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing in Fulton County a system for pension and retirement to pay teachers and employees of the Board of Education of Fulton County, approved February 2, 1945 (Ga. L. 1945, p. 528), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 9, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 4002), and an Act approved May 3, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 3568), so as to revise the membership of the pension board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally commends Dillon Terrell, a student and legislative intern from Georgia, for his service and achievements. It recognizes his work as an intern in the office of Representative Lydia Glaize, where he assisted with community outreach and event coordination, as well as his leadership roles in local organizations like the NAACP. The measure directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to Terrell as an official acknowledgment of his contributions. This type of bill does not change laws or policies but serves to honor an individual's specific accomplishments.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution formally recognizes and commends Bob Blackburn for his long-term public service to Coweta County. The bill highlights his nearly 14 years as a District 3 Commissioner, noting specific contributions such as improving road safety, building an administrative facility, and stabilizing the county pension fund. It serves as an official honor from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a law that changes policy or affects public programs. The document concludes by directing the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to Mr. Blackburn.

Maddy summaryThis resolution acknowledges the effectiveness of arts-based health initiatives in improving mental health outcomes. As a non-binding House resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes the role of arts programs in mental health care. It directly affects the House of Representatives through its ceremonial acknowledgment, with no specific provisions or affected groups beyond this symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends James Edward Ruff for his outstanding public service to the state of Georgia. The measure highlights his volunteer work with the ACLU, his internship experience at the Georgia State Capitol, and his academic studies in political science. It directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to Ruff as official acknowledgment of his contributions. This type of legislative action is ceremonial and does not create new laws or policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that formally recognizes Keith Brady, the former mayor of Newnan, Georgia, for his public service. It highlights his 32 years of leadership, during which the city's budget grew significantly and its population increased substantially. The resolution also notes his contributions to community development, including the creation of recreational facilities and downtown revitalization. The bill directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to Brady as a formal acknowledgment of his achievements.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends Jajuan Mitchell for his public service contributions to Georgia. It directly affects Mitchell, a Georgia Gwinnett College student who participated in the state's inaugural internship program at the Georgia State Capitol. The resolution highlights his work assisting State Representative Doreen Carter by following legislation, attending meetings, and drafting documents during his internship. The bill does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of his achievements and dedication to public service.