A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Jasper County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $40,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district 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 RESOLUTION congratulating Wendell Brown Jr. for winning the 2024-2025 GHSA Class A Division I Boys State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.
This is a commemorative Senate resolution (SR 524), not a policy bill. It formally congratulates Xion Evans, a player on BEST Academy's boys basketball team, for winning the 2024-2025 GHSA Class A Division I Boys State Basketball Championship. The resolution recognizes the team's championship victory, their season achievements, and acknowledges coaches and support staff. It contains no policy changes or funding; it solely expresses the Senate's recognition and extends best wishes to Evans. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 2, 2025.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws relating to the governing authority of DeKalb County and creating a chairman and board of commissioners of said county, approved March 8, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 3237), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3900), an Act approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6137), an Act approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3811), and an Act approved July 29, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 4069), so as to revise administrative procedures related to verification of ethics complaints; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION congratulating Curtis Martin for winning the 2024-2025 GHSA Class A Division I Boys State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION congratulating Nicholas Dozier for winning the 2024-2025 GHSA Class A Division I Boys State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia's working women for their contributions toward building strong families and supporting the Georgia Economy; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Paulding County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; 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 RESOLUTION congratulating the BEST Academy boys basketball team for winning the 2024-2025 GHSA Class A Division I Boys State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.
This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 510), not a bill with policy changes. It formally recognizes and commends the Pan African American Chamber of Commerce (PAAC) for its work promoting economic collaboration among businesses across the U.S., Africa, and the Caribbean. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply honors the PAAC’s efforts through symbolic language and directs the Senate Secretary to share a copy with the organization. It directly affects the PAAC by publicly acknowledging its mission but does not create new laws, funding, or obligations.
SR 515 is a Georgia Senate resolution expressing condolences for the passing of Larry Wayne Grogan, a U.S. Air Force veteran and community member who died on March 20, 2025. The resolution honors his life, military service, family, faith, and contributions to his community in Camilla, Georgia. It does not create new policy or affect any laws, as it is a ceremonial expression of the Senate's sympathy. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia Senate on April 2, 2025.
This is a ceremonial resolution, not a policy bill. It formally congratulates Swayam Rathod, a Miller Grove High School senior and 2025 Georgia Scholar selected by the Georgia Department of Education, for her academic achievements and community service. The resolution honors her recognition as a Georgia Scholar, which includes a special diploma seal and commemorative cord. It has no policy impact or direct effect on laws, programs, or any group beyond acknowledging this student's accomplishments.
