Sen. Emanuel Jones

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 1098 formally honors Helen Odessa Dixon Davenport on her 100th birthday and acknowledges her passing at age 98. The resolution recognizes her life achievements, including her work as an educator, her service during World War II, and her community involvement in Jonesboro, Georgia. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the Davenport family.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes and commends Senator Ed Harbison for his public service. It directly affects Senator Harbison by acknowledging his leadership, integrity, and dedication to the citizens of Georgia. The key provision is a formal commendation from the Senate to honor his contributions and congratulate him on his retirement. The resolution also directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the document to Senator Harbison.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends Senator Freddie Powell Sims for her public service. It honors her contributions to the Georgia State Senate, including her leadership in various committees and her work on education and infrastructure projects. The resolution also congratulates her on her retirement and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the document to her.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-2068.1, relating to charter school funding, so as to require local boards of education to treat local charter schools no less favorably than other local schools with respect to the expenditure of the proceeds of a special purpose local option sales tax for education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes and commends Samuel L. Tillman of Decatur, Georgia for his contributions to public service. The resolution honors his military service in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and his 22-year career as Chief of Staff to State Senator Emanuel Jones. It also acknowledges his work with the DeKalb County Board of Elections and his service alongside Deputy Insurance Commissioner Tim Riles. The Senate resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the document to Mr. Tillman.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes and commends Mrs. Angela W. Touhy for her long and distinguished service to the Georgia State Senate. It directly affects Mrs. Touhy by officially honoring her career, which includes over 35 years of public service in state administration and legislative support roles. The resolution highlights her contributions to the Senate Appropriations Committee and her continued work assisting the committee after retirement in 2022. The Senate authorized the Secretary to provide a copy of this resolution to Mrs. Touhy as a formal acknowledgment of her service.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 41 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to residential and commercial general contractors, so as to provide for licensure of home inspectors; to provide for reciprocity of licensure; to provide for licensure of companies performing home inspections; to provide for minimum requirements to apply for licensure; to provide for continuing education requirements; to require home inspectors to maintain insurance; to provide for standards of practice and unfair trade practices; to provide for exceptions; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for a legislative purpose; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors the life and memory of Nelson I. Adelman, a distinguished citizen of Georgia who passed away on February 26, 2026. The bill directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Adelman's family as a formal expression of the state's condolences. It recognizes his contributions to the community, including his military service, business leadership, and family legacy, without creating any new laws or policies. The measure serves as a commemorative gesture rather than establishing substantive legislative changes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Andrea Young upon her retirement as Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that recognizes and commends Bessie W. Poole for her retirement after 23 years of service with Georgia Power Company. The resolution highlights her leadership, dedication to the community, and involvement with various charitable organizations, including Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and the Salvation Army. It formally congratulates her on her retirement and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her with a copy of the resolution. The measure does not create new laws or policy changes but serves as an official acknowledgment of her contributions to the state.