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40 bills for “Bell, Former State Representative Simone”.
Bell, Former State Representative Simone; distinguished public service, leadership, and contributions to the State of Georgia; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors former State Representative Simone Bell of Atlanta for her public service and her historic 2009 election as one of the state's first African American and LGBTQ legislators.
… NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend former State Representative Simone Bell for her distinguished public …
Our Kind of Women; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends 'Our Kind of Women,' an Atlanta-based storytelling and photography project documenting the lives of Black women over 40, created by Bessie Akuba Winn.
… Vaughn, the exhibition features a dynamic group of participants, including actress Vanessa Bell Calloway, actress Essence Atkins, entrepreneur and philanthropist Simone Smith, media personality Bevy Smith, former Atlanta …
Childers, former Representative Eugene Milton "Buddy"; honoring the life and legacy; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors former state Representative Eugene Milton "Buddy" Childers of Floyd County, who died in March 2026, and extends condolences to his family.
… WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of former Representative Eugene Milton "Buddy" Childers on March 16 …
Childers, Former Representative Eugene Milton "Buddy"
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life of former state Representative Eugene Milton "Buddy" Childers of Floyd County, who served in the General Assembly for 30 years and died in March 2026.
… WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of former Representative Eugene Milton "Buddy" Childers on March 16 …
Peters, Winston "Gypsy"; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes and commends Winston "Gypsy" Peters, a Trinidadian calypso musician and former government minister, for his decades-long career and public service.
… Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Beckles of the 96th, Berry of the 56th, and Bell of the 75th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Winston "Gypsy" Peters; and for …
State Representative "Able" Mable Thomas Intersection; Fulton County; dedicate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would name the intersection of State Route 3 and State Route 8 in Fulton County after former State Representative "Able" Mable Thomas, honoring her legacy in Atlanta's Vine City community.
… WHEREAS, former State Representative "Able" Mable Thomas was a fearless activist and legislator whose life and legacy were deeply rooted in Atlanta's Vine City community, where she …
Darryl Jordan Intersection; Clayton County; dedicate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would honor former state lawmaker Darryl W. Jordan by naming an intersection in Clayton County after him and directing the state to post signs marking it.
… Representatives Neal of the 79th, Scott of the 76th, Douglas of the 78th, Bell of the 75th, and Flournoy of the 74th A RESOLUTION Recognizing Mr. Darryl W …
Liberty Ministries Family Worship; occasion of its 25th anniversary; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution recognizes Liberty Ministries Family Worship, a church, on the occasion of its 25th anniversary and commends its community service work.
… Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Bell of the 75th, Flournoy of the 74th, Scott of the 76th, and Howard of the 129th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Liberty …
Allen, Barbara Jean; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Barbara Jean Allen, a former Fayette County school principal who died on February 6, 2025, and directs a copy be sent to her family.
… 256 By: Representative Bonner of the 73rd A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Barbara Jean Allen; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns …
Ham, Phillip Benson, Sr.; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Phillip Benson Ham Sr., a longtime Forsyth attorney, former state representative, and Monroe County civic leader who died in January 2025.
… he further served the State of Georgia as a state representative for 10 years, and during his tenure as vice-chair of the State Board of Elections, he …
Austin, Dallas; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes music producer Dallas Austin of Columbus for his career in R&B and pop music and his contributions to the state's cultural reputation.
… and commending Dallas Austin for his outstanding contributions to music, culture, and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Dallas Austin, born December 29, 1970, in …
Clinch County Boys Basketball Team; congratulate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution congratulates the Clinch County boys basketball team for winning the 2025-2026 GHSA 1A Division 2 Boys State Basketball Championship.
… boys basketball team for winning the 2025-2026 GHSA 1A Division 2 Boys State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Clinch County boys basketball team has …
Doula Day at the state capitol; January 23, 2025; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution recognizes January 23, 2025, as Doula Day at the state capitol, honoring doulas and doula agencies across the state for their work supporting mothers and families.
… NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize January 23, 2025, as Doula Day at the state capitol. BE …
Bussey, Alice Mae White; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life of Alice Mae White Bussey, a DeKalb County native and pioneering businesswoman who died recently, and offers condolences to her family.
… and Eula Belle Shepard White, a devoted homemaker; and WHEREAS, after completing her higher education in California, she returned to Georgia and served as the state's first …
Leadership Cobb and the Leadership Cobb Class of 2026; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution commends Leadership Cobb and its 2026 class of 50 community leaders for completing the program's year-long civic training curriculum in Cobb County.
… Hawkins, Karen Heard, Tim Henderson, Molly Holm, Amanda Hughes, Stephanie Idland, Simon Janman, Keisha Jeffcoat, Kyle Johnstone, Shea Konigsmark, Rachel Langelotti, Kyoung Lee, Kafi London, Toby Mabry, Christopher …
Deputy Brandon Cunningham Memorial Intersection; Paulding County; dedicate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution would dedicate more than 20 stretches of state highway, bridges, intersections, and an interchange across the state to honor named individuals, including former lawmakers, coaches, veterans, and community leaders.
… Roy Charles Bell Memorial Bridge. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 15 from mile point 76.17 to 76.716 in Appling …
Dr. Roy Charles Bell Memorial Bridge; Fulton County; dedicate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House resolution would name the Interstate 85/75 bridge over Edgewood Avenue Southeast in Fulton County the Dr. Roy Charles Bell Memorial Bridge, honoring the Atlanta dentist and civil rights figure.
… Representatives Bell of the 75th, Olaleye of the 59th, Willis of the 55th, Bennett of the 94th, and Cooper of the 45th A RESOLUTION Honoring the life of …
Grady Memorial Hospital; rename to Grady-Bell Memorial Hospital; urge
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would urge officials to rename Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta to Grady-Bell Memorial Hospital, honoring civil rights figure Dr. Roy Charles Bell Sr.
… Bell led the legal effort that forced the desegregation of Grady Memorial Hospital through the landmark 1962 United States Supreme Court ruling in Bell v. Fulton-DeKalb Hospital …
Doula Day; recognize January 23, 2025
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes January 23, 2025 as Doula Day at the state capitol, honoring doulas and organizations that support maternal health across the state.
… NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize January 23, 2025, as Doula Day at the state capitol. BE IT FURTHER …
Bell, Kristin; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends Kristin Bell, an HR entrepreneur, for her career accomplishments ahead of a Women in Artificial Intelligence event at the state capitol.
… Representative Kendrick of the 95th A RESOLUTION Commending Kristin Bell; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the second annual Tech Demo Day at the state capitol will be held …
Haiti National Football Team; qualifying for and competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors the Haiti National Football Team for qualifying for and competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Haiti's first appearance in the tournament since 1974.
… 31EX WHEREAS, the Georgia Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce Inc. (GAHCCI), representing Haitian-American businesses, professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders throughout the State of Georgia, has been a …
Beatles, Mother Willie Bell; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution commends Mother Willie Bell Beatles of Thomasville on her 97th birthday and her decades of family and church service.
… WHEREAS, Mother Willie Bell Beatles was born on March 14, 1928, in Fayette County, Georgia, and this year she enjoys the rare distinction of celebrating her 97th birthday …
Church, Reverend Clarice Marijetta Wyatt Bell; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Reverend Clarice Marijetta Wyatt Bell Church, a civil rights advocate, librarian, and minister, and offers condolences to her family.
… Clarice Marijetta Bell-Strayhorn; her grandchildren, Winston Wyatt Taylor and Ava P. Taylor; as well as Erica V. Bell and Georgia State Representative Eric Wyatt Bell II; Jasmine …
Bell, Sherilyn P.; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Sherilyn P. Bell for her career in healthcare and her advocacy work that helped pass a federal law expanding Medicare coverage for lymphedema treatment.
… NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Sherilyn P. Bell for her extraordinary professional achievements and enduring contributions …
Pete, Mickiel "Mike" Dewayne; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally honors the life of Mickiel "Mike" Dewayne Pete, an Augusta attorney and Marine Corps veteran who died in March 2026, and extends condolences to his family.
… WHEREAS, the members of the Georgia House of Representatives mourn the passing of one of Georgia's distinguished citizens, Mickiel "Mike" Dewayne Pete, who departed this life on …
Distraction-Free Education Act; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: Georgia House Bill 340 would require public schools to ban student use of personal electronic devices like phones and smartwatches from the first bell to the last bell for kindergarten through eighth grade, starting July 1, 2026.
… devices. (2) 'Bell-to-bell' means the period beginning with the first bell signaling the start of instructional time and ending with the final bell signaling the conclusion …
Education; enact policies and procedures for use of personal electronic devices at school and school sponsored events by students in grades nine through twelve; require local school systems
Summary by Georgia Commons: Georgia House Bill 1009 would extend the state's ban on student personal electronic device use during the school day to grades nine through twelve, starting no later than July 1, 2027, expanding a rule already applying to kindergarten through eighth grade.
… devices. (2) 'Bell-to-bell' means the period beginning with the first bell signaling the start of instructional time and ending with the final bell signaling the conclusion …
Knight, Tasso; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Tasso Knight, a longtime labor lobbyist who worked at the state capitol on behalf of union members, and offers condolences to his family.
… state began with his tenure as a technician with Southern Bell, where he installed thousands of telephone lines across metro Atlanta; and WHEREAS, while at Southern Bell, he …
Pierce County girls golf team; winning the GHSA Girls Golf AA State Championship; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally congratulates the Pierce County girls golf team for winning the GHSA Girls Golf AA State Championship for a third consecutive year.
… Representatives Meeks of the 178th and Burchett of the 176th A RESOLUTION Congratulating the Pierce County girls golf team for winning the GHSA Girls Golf AA State Championship …
Culbreath, Phenola; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution commends Phenola Culbreath, an Atlanta native and one of Delta Air Lines' first Black flight attendants, for her decades of career achievement.
… WHEREAS, Phenola Culbreath, a native of Atlanta, Georgia, was born on September 24, 1946, at Grady Hospital—a proud product of the historic Old Fourth Ward, she represents …
Clark Atlanta University Day; recognize February 2, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes February 2, 2026, as Clark Atlanta University Day at the state capitol, honoring the university's history, achievements, and its president, George T. French, Jr.
… Frances Early, The Honorable Brenda Hill Cole, Georgia State Representative Shelia Jones, Kenny Leon, Helen Smith Price, Georgia State Senator Horacena Tate, Anthony White, Bomani Jones, Tharon Johnson …
State holidays; Heritage and Freedom Flag of the Former Republic of Vietnam Day; designate April 29 of each year
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 366 would create a new Georgia state observance, designating April 29 each year as 'Heritage and Freedom Flag of the Former Republic of Vietnam Day' to honor South Vietnam and Vietnamese Americans in Georgia.
… The General Assembly finds that: (1) The Former Republic of Vietnam was an ally of the United States of America during the Vietnam War; (2) South Vietnamese fled …
Special license plates; International Symbol of Access; provide issuance to current and former members of the General Assembly for qualified applicants
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would let current and former members of the General Assembly who qualify for disability parking plates get a special version combining that legislative plate with the International Symbol of Access.
… International Symbol of Access upon the special license plate issued to current and former members of the General Assembly for qualified applicants; to provide for related matters; to …
State symbols; Brunswick stew as the official state stew; designate
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 233 designates Brunswick stew as Georgia's official state stew and cornbread as the official state bread, creates a 'National Sugarcane Syrup Day,' and tightens a law barring companies tied to foreign adversaries from state contracts.
… Simons Island; and (3) Contrary to claims by other states, Georgia, and specifically Brunswick, Georgia, is the birthplace of Brunswick stew. SECTION 2-2. Title 50 of the …
Early County; repeal a former local constitutional amendment
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1526 would repeal an old Early County law that gave new or expanded manufacturing plants a five-year break on local property taxes, while letting current exemptions run out on schedule.
… Representative Greene of the 154th A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To repeal a former local constitutional amendment (Ga. L. 1962, p. 808), which former local constitutional …
Retirement; certain members or former members of the General Assembly to buy into the Georgia Legislative Retirement System; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill would let current or former state legislators who served at least four years but never joined the Georgia Legislative Retirement System buy their way into it by paying the full cost of that past service.
… members or former members of the General Assembly who meet the above criteria. Such notice shall: (A) Be in writing; (B) Be sent via United States mail to …
Whitten, Wanda; 2025 Board of Governors Award recipient; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends Wanda Whitten of Rome, recognizing her decades of community service and her selection as the 2025 Board of Governors Award recipient.
… CVF pageant and continues to volunteer at the fair every year; and WHEREAS, Wanda is a Senior Promotions Council member, former Chair of the Council, and served 13 …
Obama, Former President Barack; commend and condemning racist attacks and rhetoric directed toward him
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution would honor former President Barack Obama during Black History Month and condemn racist rhetoric directed at him, including a recent video posted by the sitting President.
… WHEREAS, Barack Hussein Obama was born in the United States on August 4, 1961, in Honolulu, Hawaii, and from an early age experienced a life shaped by travel …
Morehouse Boxing Club; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends the Morehouse Boxing Club for its historic 2025 national championship performance and its community mentorship work, and directs a copy be given to the club.
… Representatives Bell of the 75th, Berry of the 56th, Holly of the 116th, McQueen of the 61st, Jones of the 60th, and others A RESOLUTION Commending the Morehouse …
Public Safety, Department of; creation of a program to assist former handlers and adopters of retired law enforcement dogs with veterinary care costs; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: HB 990 would create a state grant program to help pay veterinary bills for retired Georgia law enforcement and correctional dogs, benefiting the former handlers, adopters, charities, and law enforcement foundations who care for them.
… verifying the veterinary care provided in this state to such retired law enforcement dog and the payment made by the former handler or adopter, a charitable organization, or …