Sen. Freddie Sims

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of detention generally relative to correctional institutions of state and counties, so as to provide consent for the release of certain criminal history, vocational, and educational information for inmates upon release; to provide for issuance of an identification card and a Program and Treatment Completion Certificate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 1 of Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for manufactured or mobile homes, so as to provide for limited exceptions to circumstances under which a manufactured home shall become real property; to provide for preservation of rights and remedies of prior holders of a lien or security interest in certain manufactured homes; to provide for notice and application requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 25 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to life insurance, so as to prohibit a policy of group life insurance from excluding or restricting liability for certain deaths occurring while an individual is an active duty service member; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, so as to authorize the authority to finance and perform certain duties in connection with projects relating to natural gas facilities; to revise definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for limited liability; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-150 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility for enrollment under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that certain students whose parents or guardians are on active duty in the United States armed forces are eligible for enrollment in the public school of the attendance zone in which they intend to reside regardless of whether they have entered into a lease, purchased a house, or otherwise secured housing within such attendance zone; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 487) symbolically supports the Ray City Community Library's application to join the Coastal Plain Regional Library System, which would grant it membership in Georgia's state-supported public library network. If approved, the library would gain access to state and federal funding opportunities, the PINES catalog, interlibrary loans, and professional development resources - currently unavailable as a standalone municipal library. The resolution specifically urges relevant state library authorities to grant this membership to enable the library to modernize facilities and expand services for Ray City residents. As a non-binding resolution, it does not change law but formally recommends support for the library's eligibility.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution (SR 514) formally recognizes April 2025 as Autism Acceptance Month and April 2, 2025, as World Autism Awareness Day. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic gesture to promote inclusion for individuals with autism. The resolution highlights the importance of early intervention and support services while shifting focus from awareness to acceptance. It was adopted by the Senate on April 2, 2025, and directs the Senate Secretary to distribute copies to the public and press.

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.

Maddy summarySR 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.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a Senate Study Committee to examine how Georgia school districts use flexibility waivers. The committee will study how waivers - allowing schools to bypass rules like class size limits or teacher salary minimums - affect student performance, teacher workload, and equity across Georgia's 180 school systems. The committee, composed of six senators, must complete its review by December 2025 and report findings on whether these waivers improve educational outcomes or raise concerns about long-term impacts. It does not change existing waiver policies but will assess their current implementation and effectiveness.