(May 2025 Edition) The District Dispatch
- Committee To Elect Lydia Glaize
- Jun 6
- 5 min read
District 67 Update
As 2025 legislative session has ended, I am filled with gratitude for the opportunity to serve you. This work has never been about politics, it has always been rooted in people. It is grounded in the families working hard to build better lives, the students striving toward their dreams, the veterans who have given so much, and the seniors who deserve the dignity of a secure and stable future.
Throughout this session, your hopes, your challenges, and your aspirations have guided my steps. Every bill I introduced, every vote I cast, reflected a simple promise: to move Georgia forward in a way that leaves no one behind.
Today, I’m proud to share where we made progress, and what these changes mean for you, your family, and our community.
Warmly, Representative Lydia Glaize
P.S. If you missed our the first edition of the newsletter, you can find it here.
Bills We Passed — and Why They Matter |
Tax Relief & Housing (Fulton County) HB 776 and HB 777 — Passed HB 776 (Fulton County - 70+)
HB 777 (Fulton County - 65+)
What this means for you: If you're 65–70+, you'll receive meaningful tax relief to help you stay in your home as costs rise. (Coweta) HB 838 and HB 836 — Passed What this means for you:
HB 836 (Coweta County - 65+)
HB 838 (Coweta County - 65+)
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Elevating Flag Football for Girls HR 347 — Passed What this means for you:
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Support for Disabled Veterans HB 583 — Passed inside HB 208 What this means for you:
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Protecting Families’ Access to IVF Supported IVF Protection Bill — PassedWhat this means for you:
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Local Legislation for Fairburn HB 534 (Fairburn Hotel/Motel Excise Tax Authority) — Passed
HB 536 (Fairburn Public Facilities Authority Creation) — Passed
What this means for Fairburn residents: These measures provide the city with new tools to invest in economic development, improve public facilities, and strengthen local infrastructure—without raising property taxes on homeowners. |
Key Budget Changes
HB 67 (Amended Budget for Fiscal Year 2025) — Passed
What it does: Updates the current year's budget based on higher-than-expected state revenue.
Key highlights you’ll notice:
Expanded funding for school safety programs, including additional resources for threat assessments and mental health support.
Pay raises for law enforcement officers and first responders, helping communities stay safe.
Increased funding for roads, bridges, and rural infrastructure, making everyday travel safer and more reliable.
HB 68 (Full Budget for Fiscal Year 2026) — Passed
What it does: Sets the state’s full budget for the upcoming year.
Key highlights you’ll notice:
$2,500 pay raise for public school teachers, recognizing and rewarding the essential work they do.
Increased Medicaid funding to cover more low-income Georgians, including investments in mental health services.
Additional funding to support affordable housing initiatives and homeless prevention programs across the state.
HB 136 (Revenue Shortfall Reserve and Childcare Tax Credits) — Passed
What it does: Adjusts how Georgia manages its savings and creates important new tax relief options for families.
Key highlights you’ll notice:
Establishes a permanent Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit, providing financial relief for families who rely on paid childcare so they can work, go to school, or care for a loved one.
Expands tax credits for working families, helping more people keep what they earn and reducing the cost of living.
Strengthens Georgia’s "rainy day" fund to protect education, healthcare, and public safety funding during future economic downturns.
What this means for you:
Whether you are raising a family, working full-time, or planning for the future, these budget measures aim to ease financial pressures and protect the services you count on every day.
Work We Started — and Will Keep Fighting For
These bills were introduced and remain priorities:
Expanding early literacy programs (HB 912)
Mandating financial literacy education in elementary grades (HB 674)
Securing competitive educator pay (HB 631)
Restoring cursive writing in schools (HB 580)
Strengthening mental health services (HB 554, HB 564)
Raising the school dropout age to 17 (HR 275)
Career grants for cosmetology, barbering, and trades students (HB 867)
Standing Up When It Mattered Most
I stood against:
Efforts to make voting harder for Georgians
Extreme tort reform measures that harm working families
Rising healthcare and insurance costs that weigh down everyday citizens
Because every policy I support must serve the people, not politics.
Recognizing Community Excellence
HR 226 (547 & 548), HR 868, and other community recognitions — Passed
What this means for you:
We honored Creekside High’s 2025 Girls Basketball State Champions, outstanding educators, veterans, and community leaders—celebrating the spirit of District 67.
Honored the life of memory of Former Council Woman Frankie Mae Stegall Arnold, City of Fairburn.
Stay Engaged
The close of a legislative session is not the end of our work. It marks the beginning of what comes next.
This year, we planted powerful seeds for a stronger Georgia — investing in better schools, building safer communities, and creating an economy that opens doors for everyone.
There is still more to do. I remain deeply committed to listening, leading, and standing up for the needs of our community. Your voices, your stories, and your resilience continue to be my greatest inspiration
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Thank you for allowing me the honor of representing you at the Capitol. I am proud of the progress we have made and even more hopeful about the future that lies ahead.
Best regards,Representative Lydia Glaize
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