Sen. Josh McLaurin

A RESOLUTION urging the United States Department of Homeland Security and United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to refrain from immigration enforcement activity in the immediate vicinity of polling places and locations where ballots are being cast in the State of Georgia; urging the Secretary of State to issue uniform guidance and protocols to protect voters, poll workers, and election officials from intimidation; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Ms. Sharon J. Hill for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis Georgia state resolution establishes a temporary committee to replace the state's existing statue of Alexander Hamilton Stephens in the National Statuary Hall Collection with a new statue of former President Jimmy Carter. The eight-member committee, appointed by state officials, will select a sculptor, design the new statue, and secure private funding to cover all costs including creation, transportation, and a dedication ceremony. Once the new statue is approved by federal authorities, the old Stephens statue will be moved to a location designated by the committee within Georgia. The committee will dissolve on December 1, 2026, after completing the replacement process.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation, so as to provide certain fee waivers for active duty members of the military, veterans, and family members; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Maya T. Prabhu for her outstanding work with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution as a statehouse reporter covering Georgia government and politics; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the United States Women's National Ice Hockey Team for their historic gold medal victory at the 2026 Winter Olympics; and for other purposes.

Maddy summarySR 885 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate recognizing the 31st anniversary of the FunkJazz Kafé Arts & Music Festival and its founder, Jason Orr. It formally commends the festival for its 31 years of promoting Black culture, supporting local artists and businesses, and fostering community engagement in Atlanta. The resolution has no policy or legal effect - it is purely symbolic, expressing the Senate’s appreciation through a formal statement. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or directly affect any individuals or entities beyond the recognition itself. The Senate adopted this resolution on March 3, 2026, as a gesture of support for the festival’s cultural contributions.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 883) is a ceremonial Senate measure celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Roswell Arts Festival. It honors the festival's history as a community-led event that has generated over $1 million in funding for Roswell's parks, recreational facilities, and cultural projects since its founding. The resolution does not create new funding or change policies; it is solely a symbolic gesture recognizing the festival's long-standing contributions to community spaces like parks, the Visual Arts Center, and public gathering areas. The Senate formally resolves to mark this anniversary and extend well-wishes for the festival's continued success.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to create provisions for physician-assisted end-of-life options for terminally ill individuals; to provide for definitions; to provide a criminal penalty; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commemorating the 30th anniversary of the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games and recognizing the enduring impact of the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District; and for other purposes.