Sen. Freddie Sims

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution (SR 585) formally honors Booker T. Washington's legacy as an educator, civil rights leader, and advocate for African American advancement. It recognizes his historical contributions, including his leadership at the 1895 Atlanta Exposition, his role in founding the National Business League, and his efforts to advance education and economic empowerment. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a symbolic gesture adopted by the Senate to commemorate his life and work, with no new laws or obligations created.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Danah Craft on her outstanding public service as the executive director of Feeding Georgia; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION honoring Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Otha E. Thornton, Jr., as an outstanding citizen of the state of Georgia as well as for a lifetime of service in defense and education; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to labor practices of public officers and employees; to amend Code Section 16-8-16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to theft by extortion; to repeal and reserve Code Section 20-2-989.10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to collective bargaining not permitted or fostered; to repeal and reserve Chapter 5 of Title 25 of the O.C.G.A., relating to resolution of wages, hours, and working conditions of firefighters; to amend Code Section 45-7-54 of the O.C.G.A., relating to voluntary contributions by state employees through payroll deductions to certain not for profit organizations; to amend Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to labor practices of public officers and employees; provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing January 27, 2026, as Reach Out and Read Day at the state capitol to recognize the power of reading to young children every day; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nicholas "Big Nick" Harden for his outstanding service, leadership, and contributions to the City of Valdosta and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state sales and use taxes, so as to advance the sunset date for the data center equipment sales and use tax exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 575) honoring Deputy Joe Crumpton, a Spalding County Sheriff’s Office employee and U.S. Army veteran who died on December 9, 2025. The resolution expresses the Georgia Senate’s condolences for his passing, recognizing his service in law enforcement, military duty, family life, and community impact. It does not create new laws or affect policy; instead, it formally commemorates his life and directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy to his family. As a non-binding resolution, it has no legal effect beyond symbolic recognition.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding labor and industrial relations, so as to prohibit retaliatory actions by certain employers against certain employees for disclosing potentially unlawful activities; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding torts, so as to provide for remedies for deprivation of constitutional rights of state citizens by civil immigration enforcement officers; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.