Sen. Ed Harbison

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution recognizes and commends the Shia Ismaili Muslim Community for their contributions to Georgia's economy, culture, and civic life. It also commemorates the month of Ramadan and the Persian New Year holiday Navroz, which marks the spring equinox. The bill highlights the community's diverse roles as business owners, educators, healthcare providers, and engaged citizens who support local nonprofits and charitable organizations. The resolution directs the Senate Secretary to distribute copies of the document to the public and press.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Judith L. Cotten for her distinguished military service and community leadership. It formally recognizes her 21 years of service in the U.S. Army and her ongoing contributions to Clayton County, Georgia, including her work as a real estate professional and civic leader. The resolution directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy of the document to Cotten as a commemorative acknowledgment of her achievements.

A RESOLUTION honoring The Masters of Education: Hidden Figures in Education lineage and its founder, Reverend Henry Veal I (1847-1919), for their historic contributions to the State of Georgia and their unparalleled global academic achievements; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 31 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to incorporation of municipal corporations, so as to provide for county police services for qualified municipalities; to hold certain agreements void; to provide for special service districts to raise funds for police services for qualified municipalities; to prohibit qualified municipalities from taking control of, maintaining, or responsibility for certain infrastructure; to provide for exceptions; to provide qualified municipalities access to certain provisions; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Cotrina Yvette Echols Norris for her honorable military service and dedication to healthcare. The bill honors her eight years in the Army Reserve Nurse Corps, where she served as a critical care nurse in Ecuador and treated over 7,000 patients. It also acknowledges her continued commitment to veterans and community service, including recent completion of a nursing reentry program and plans to work at a Veterans Hospital. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the document to Norris for her records.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Veatra Cruz for her contributions to military service, entrepreneurship, and community advocacy. The bill highlights her work as a Navy veteran, founder of Veatra Beauty, and CEO of The Women Veterans Company, which supports marginalized veterans transitioning to civilian life. It also acknowledges her leadership in organizing wellness workshops, educational programs, and community events across Georgia. The resolution authorizes the Senate to provide a copy of the document to Cruz as an official acknowledgment of her achievements.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Piedmont Technical College upon the opening of its Regional Transportation Training Center; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 17 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to notaries public, so as to provide for members of the armed forces on active duty to use online notaries public for certain matters; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Senate Parent Accountability for Student Success Study Committee to investigate issues related to student misconduct, declining parental engagement, and rising absenteeism in schools. The committee will consist of five Senate members appointed by the Senate President, who will also serve as chairperson, and will meet to study these problems and recommend potential actions or legislation. Committee members will receive standard legislative allowances for up to five days of service, with funding coming from Senate appropriations, and must submit an approved report or meeting minutes before the committee is abolished on December 1, 2026.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Yolanda J. Edwards for her outstanding leadership, humanitarian service, and community impact; and for other purposes.