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passed · Georgia · Senate Feb 26, 2025

SR 249: Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council; commend

This is a commemorative resolution (SR 249) passed by the Georgia Senate to honor the Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council (GMSDC) on its 50th anniversary. It recognizes the GMSDC's role as Georgia's leading supplier diversity organization, highlighting its work connecting over 400 corporations with 1,400+ small and minority-owned businesses that generate over $11 billion annually in revenue. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, expressing the Senate's commendation for the council's economic contributions and community support.
Mike Hodges (R) Kenya Wicks (D) Sally Harrell (D) Sonya Halpern (D) Kim Jackson (D)
passed · Georgia · Senate Feb 26, 2025

SR 251: Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month; recognize May 2025

SR 251 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing May 2025 as Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month in Georgia. It does not create new laws or alter funding but aims to raise public and professional awareness about osteoporosis prevention, leveraging statistics on its prevalence (e.g., 54 million U.S. cases, 48,000 Georgia Medicare fractures in 2016) and emphasizing prevention through diet, exercise, and screening. The resolution has no binding requirements but directs the Senate Secretary to distribute copies for public awareness.
Kenya Wicks (D) Sonya Halpern (D) Kim Jackson (D) Ed Harbison (D) Nikki Merritt (D)
passed · Georgia · House Feb 26, 2025

HB 124: Insurance; require coverage for healthcare services for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders; provisions

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 and Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to insurance and the state employees' health insurance plan and post-employment health benefit fund, respectively, so as to require coverage for healthcare services for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infection (PANDAS) and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) in accordance with nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines; to provide for definitions; to allow for deductibles; to prohibit special deductibles; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mark Newton (R) Lee Hawkins (R) Mitchell Scoggins (R) David Clark (R) Matt Hatchett (R)
passed · Georgia · Senate Feb 26, 2025

SR 252: Delta Air Lines; recognize

This resolution (SR 252) is a ceremonial recognition of Delta Air Lines' 100th anniversary, adopted by the Georgia Senate. It commends Delta for its founding in 1925 as the world's first aerial crop-dusting company, its growth to become Atlanta-based airline, and its current role as Georgia's largest employer in aviation (36,000 Georgians) and economic contributor. The resolution highlights Delta's global connectivity, partnerships with Georgia's education systems, and its role in strengthening Georgia's business reputation. It contains no policy changes or legal requirements - only symbolic praise for the airline's centennial milestone.
Chuck Payne (R) Sonya Halpern (D) Kim Jackson (D) Shawn Still (R) Brian Strickland (R)
passed · Georgia · Senate Feb 26, 2025

SB 161: Gordon County; school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes; provide homestead exemption

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Gordon 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.
Chuck Payne (R) Chuck Hufstetler (R)
passed · Georgia · Senate Feb 26, 2025

SR 250: DeKalb Day; recognize February 26, 2025

SR 250 is a ceremonial resolution designating February 26, 2025, as "DeKalb Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It formally recognizes DeKalb County's historical significance, economic contributions, diversity, and leadership - including its educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and governance under CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson. The resolution has no direct policy impact on residents or laws; it serves only as a symbolic gesture of acknowledgment. The Senate adopted it on February 26, 2025, authorizing the Secretary to distribute copies for public awareness.
Sally Harrell (D) Kim Jackson (D) Elena Parent (D) Randal Mangham (D) Emanuel Jones (D)
passed · Georgia · Senate Feb 26, 2025

SR 253: Georgia Linemen Day; recognize March 11, 2025

This resolution designates March 11, 2025, as "Georgia Linemen Day" to honor electrical linemen for their service. It specifically recognizes their critical work restoring power during Hurricane Helene, including 18-hour shifts in hazardous conditions that affected thousands. The resolution has no policy or funding changes - it is purely commemorative, urging public acknowledgment of linemen's role in maintaining Georgia's power infrastructure during disasters. The Senate passed it on February 26, 2025, with no further legislative action required.
Chuck Payne (R) Greg Dolezal (R) Sonya Halpern (D) Kim Jackson (D) Shawn Still (R)
passed · Georgia · Senate Feb 26, 2025

SR 248: Person, Charles; condolences

This is a commemorative Senate resolution (SR 248) honoring civil rights activist Charles Person, a 1961 Freedom Rider who joined the movement at age 18 and dedicated his life to advancing racial equality. The resolution formally recognizes his contributions to the civil rights movement, his role in challenging segregation, and his later work in education and mentorship. It extends condolences to his family and directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy of the resolution to them. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but serves to memorialize Person's legacy following his death on January 8, 2025.
Kenya Wicks (D) David Lucas (D) Ed Harbison (D) Donzella James (D) Tonya Anderson (D)
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