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All 34,025 Active 9,058 In committee 3,683 Passed 19,834 Signed 4,934 Failed 199

passed both · Georgia · House Apr 2, 2025

HB 127: Education; number of accumulated sick leave days for teachers and other school personnel; increase from three to five

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sick, personal, and maternity leave for teachers and other school personnel, so as to increase from three to five the number of accumulated sick leave days teachers and other school personnel may take each school year for personal or professional reasons; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 31, 2025

SR 500: Jones, Jamila "Mary Ethel Dozier"; condolences

This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 500) honoring Jamila "Mary Ethel Dozier" Jones, a civil rights activist and community leader. It recognizes her lifelong contributions to the Civil Rights Movement, including her early involvement in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, her role in voter registration campaigns, and her work founding community programs in Atlanta. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 31, 2025, and directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy to her family. As a commemorative measure, it has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents.

passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 31, 2025

SR 495: Green, Judge Reuben; condolences

This resolution honors Judge Reuben Green, a Cobb County Superior Court judge who established Georgia's Veterans Accountability and Treatment Court, after his passing following a battle with cancer. It expresses the Senate's condolences to his family and recognizes his legacy of service, including his military career, legal work, and dedication to veterans and community support. The resolution is purely ceremonial, with no policy changes or direct impact on constituents. It was adopted by the Senate in March 2025.

passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 31, 2025

SR 505: El-Deiry, Rhea; congratulate

This Senate resolution (SR 505) formally congratulates Rhea El-Deiry, a Midtown High School swimmer, for her role in winning the 400 Free Relay championship with a school-record time. It specifically recognizes her contribution to the team’s victory, which broke the school record by seven seconds. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact or binding effect - it simply expresses the Senate’s praise and extends best wishes. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 31, 2025.

passed both · Georgia · Senate Mar 31, 2025

SB 151: "Joint Development Authority of North Fulton Municipalities Act"; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Joint Development Authority of North Fulton Municipalities; to provide a short title; to provide definitions; to provide for the powers of the authority; to provide for directors of the authority; to provide a development area; to provide for revenue bonds and other obligations of the authority; to recite constitutional authority; to provide for effect on other authorities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 31, 2025

SR 509: Bond, Dabney; congratulate

This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 509) congratulating Dabney Bond, a member of Midtown High School's girls swim relay team. The resolution recognizes the team's achievement of winning first place in the 400 Free Relay, breaking the school record by seven seconds (3:31.75). It specifically honors Bond alongside teammates Rhea El-Deiry, Katya Tumanova, and Sarah Paisley Owen for their athletic performance and dedication. As a symbolic gesture, the Senate formally extends congratulations to Bond and authorizes distributing a copy of the resolution to her.

passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 31, 2025

SR 508: Midtown High School Girls Swim Relay Team; congratulate

This bill is a symbolic resolution congratulating the Midtown High School girls swim relay team for winning first place in the 400 Free Relay with a school-record time of 3:31.75. It specifically recognizes the team members (Rhea El-Deiry, Dabney Bond, Katya Tumanova, and Sarah Paisley Owen) and their achievements in athletics, academics, and teamwork. As a purely ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws or regulations.

passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 31, 2025

SR 502: Carter, Henry; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Henry Carter on winning the GHSA 4A State Literary Championship in Domestic and International Extemporaneous Speaking; and for other purposes.

passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 31, 2025

SR 503: Midtown High School; congratulate

A RESOLUTION congratulating Midtown High School for winning the GHSA 4A State Literary Championship in Domestic and International Extemporaneous Speaking; and for other purposes.

passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 31, 2025

SR 506: Owen, Sarah Paisley; congratulate

This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 506) congratulating Sarah Paisley Owen, a Midtown High School swimmer, for her athletic achievements. It specifically recognizes her role in breaking the school record in the 400 Free Relay and setting state records in the 50 Free and 100 Free events. The resolution expresses the Senate's appreciation for her "exemplary performance" and dedication, with no substantive policy changes or funding involved. It is purely an expression of recognition with no direct impact beyond the ceremonial acknowledgment.

passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 31, 2025

SR 499: Independent Order of Odd Fellows Week; recognize April 20-26, 2025

This resolution (SR 499) designates April 20-26, 2025, as "Independent Order of Odd Fellows Week" in Georgia. It formally recognizes the organization's 206th anniversary in North America and 180th anniversary in Georgia, as requested by the Georgia chapter. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it serves only as a ceremonial acknowledgment. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate on March 31, 2025.

passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 31, 2025

SR 497: Sumner, Michael Ernest; condolences

This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 497) honoring the late Michael Ernest Sumner, a Georgia resident and legal professional who died on February 22, 2025. The resolution expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences for his passing and recognizes his contributions, including 16 years of service on the Coweta County Board of Education and his community and church involvement. It was formally adopted by the Senate on March 31, 2025, and directs the Senate Secretary to share a copy with his family. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact or binding effect.