Sen. Freddie Sims

Maddy summaryThis resolution recognizes Petty Officer (Ret.) Diesha Blackmon for her military service in the U.S. Navy and her post-military community work. It formally commends her 10-year career, including service aboard the USS Carl Vinson, and her current roles as a life coach and contributor to the National Association of Black Military Women. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact or funding mechanisms - it serves solely as a symbolic honor with no legislative effect.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting or supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations with proceeds disbursed to the general fund and the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, so as to establish a specialty license plate honoring alumni of Alabama State University; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summarySR 299 is a Senate resolution recognizing Major (Ret.) Dorothy A. Britton for her 22-year military service in the U.S. Army (including active duty and Army Reserve), her post-military career as a real estate professional and business owner, and her community involvement. The resolution formally commends her military leadership, educational achievements (including a master's degree in human resources), and volunteer work. Adopted by the Senate on February 28, 2025, it will be presented to her as a tribute without creating any new laws or affecting policy.

A RESOLUTION recognizing the need for culturally competent risk assessment tools, targeted public health initiatives, and enhanced healthcare interventions; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for same-day registration and voting; to provide for procedures and notices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summarySR 285 is a ceremonial resolution designating February 28, 2025, as "Andrew J. Young Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It recognizes the late civil rights leader, diplomat, and Atlanta mayor Andrew J. Young for his lifetime of public service, including his role as Georgia's first Black U.S. Representative since Reconstruction, his work as U.S. Ambassador to the UN, and his economic development leadership as Atlanta's mayor. The resolution has no binding policy effects - it is purely a commemorative gesture to honor his legacy. The Senate adopted it on February 27, 2025.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for a permanent absentee voter list; to provide for procedures regarding such list; to provide for maintenance of such list; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum wage, so as to revise certain provisions regarding the minimum wage law; to provide for an increase in the minimum wage; to provide for annual minimum wage increases to match the rising cost of living; to provide a credit toward the minimum wage for employers of tipped workers; to eliminate various eligibility exemptions from the minimum wage; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to barbers and cosmetologists, so as to remove the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers from the jurisdiction of the Secretary of State; to make such board a division of the Department of Public Health; to make conforming changes; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 263) formally congratulates Jefferson High School's volleyball team for winning the 2024 GHSA 3A State Championship - their first championship in school history. It specifically recognizes the team's achievement, their "HEART" values (harmony, empowerment, appreciation, resilience, trust), and their coaches and players. The resolution has no policy impact; it is purely ceremonial, expressing the Senate's praise through a formal statement. It does not affect any laws, funding, or regulations, and directly honors the named high school team and its members.