Sen. Freddie Sims

Maddy summarySR 100 is a Georgia Senate resolution honoring the late State Senator Vincent D. Fort, who served the 39th District from 1996 to 2017. It commemorates his legislative work, including authoring Georgia's first hate crimes law (2001) and the Georgia Fair Lending Act (2003), and directs the Senate to share the resolution with his family. This procedural resolution has no policy impact - it formally expresses the Senate's condolences and recognizes his legacy.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to provide for an income tax credit equal to 20 percent of the federal earned income tax credit; to provide for rules and regulations; 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 Titles 16 and 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses and to domestic relations, respectively, so as to prohibit persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes of family violence from receiving, possessing, or transporting a firearm and to prohibit persons subject to family violence protective orders from receiving, possessing, or transporting a firearm; to provide for definitions; to provide an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 83) is a ceremonial Senate commendation for Morehouse School of Medicine on its 50th anniversary. It recognizes the institution's founding in 1978, its role in training over 3,000 students (including 1,867 physicians), and its focus on diversifying healthcare and serving underserved communities in Georgia. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Senate's praise through a formal statement. No specific individuals or groups are directly affected beyond the school receiving recognition.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes February 18, 2025, as "FFA Day" at Georgia's state capitol to honor the Georgia FFA Association. It does not create new policies or funding but publicly acknowledges the association's role in agricultural education, which serves over 81,000 students across 402 chapters statewide. The resolution commends the association for preparing youth for agriculture careers and promoting leadership through its mission. It is a ceremonial recognition with no binding policy impact.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 76) honoring Robert L. Strother as the 2023-2024 Georgia Logger of the Year. It recognizes his three-generation logging family legacy, leadership of Strother Timber Company, and contributions to Georgia's forestry community, including industry awards, community engagement, and supporting forestry education. The resolution contains no policy changes or obligations - it simply extends formal congratulations and best wishes to Strother through a symbolic Senate resolution. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate on February 3, 2025.

Maddy summarySR 68 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing January 30, 2025, as "APRN Day" at the state capitol. It formally honors Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) through a day of recognition at the state government building. The resolution has no policy impact or funding provisions - it simply designates a specific date for ceremonial acknowledgment. The Senate adopted this resolution on January 30, 2025, as a symbolic gesture toward APRNs.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state board of education, so as to require the establishment of a program and state-wide database by the State Board of Education relating to threats to safety made on or impacting school campuses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers (GYSTC) as well as the 2025 Don Cargill STEM Scholars for their innovative and integrated teaching of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in kindergarten through eighth grade classrooms; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes) that commends Georgia's Young Farmer Teacher Program (GYFT). It recognizes the program's 70+ year history of providing agricultural education in Georgia high schools through partnerships between the State Department of Education, local agriculture departments, and Young Farmer Teachers. The resolution formally acknowledges the GYFT's mission to support agricultural education, leadership development, and industry sustainability for students and adults. It has no funding or regulatory impact - it solely offers symbolic recognition.