Sen. Harold Jones

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (SR 748) honoring Anne Isenhower, a Dunwoody, Georgia public relations professional known for her community service and mentorship, and her son Max Podowitz, a New York University student and animal welfare advocate. The resolution recognizes their shared values, contributions to causes like animal welfare, and the tragic circumstances of their passing. As a symbolic gesture with no policy changes, it formally expresses the Senate's respect for their lives and legacy.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 753) recognizing Brianne Drake for her service as the first Black president of the Georgia Association of REALTORS® and her professional achievements. It formally commends her for awards including REALTOR® of the Year (2011, 2018), leadership roles at national and state levels, and community service. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies - it simply expresses the Senate’s recognition through a formal commendation. The Senate adopted it on February 11, 2026, and will provide Drake with a copy.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 747) recognizing Wayne Collins, a Morrow City Council member and U.S. Army veteran. It formally commends his 22-year military service (including units in Georgia, Germany, Korea, and Kuwait), his community leadership roles (such as Morrow Planning and Zoning Board Chairman and Veterans of Foreign Wars Commander), and his volunteer work. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Senate's appreciation through a formal written commendation. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate on February 11, 2026.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compulsory attendance relative to elementary and secondary school students, so as to require the local governing body for each school system and public school to adopt a policy providing that students shall be granted excused absences for up to three mental health days per school year; to require local school systems and public schools to provide information to students and parents about available mental health resources; to require the State Board of Education to develop a model policy; to provide a definition; to provide a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2B of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to promise scholarship accounts, so as to establish accountability measures for private schools participating in the promise scholarship program; to require the education savings authority to establish an academic performance standard for participating schools; to require the education savings authority to conduct annual eligibility review of participating schools; to require the education savings authority to take certain measures if a participating school is no longer eligible to enroll participating students or fails to meet the academic performance standard; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11, 2026, as Kia Day at the state capitol and commending Kia's vehicle manufacturing and impact to the state; and for other purposes.

Maddy summarySR 740 is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) recognizing Kelly Walsh for her community service. It formally commends her work as a Decatur City Commission representative, board member, and volunteer with organizations like Girls on the Run and the Decatur-DeKalb YMCA. The resolution highlights her 2018 and 2021 election to the City Commission and her 2015 Hometown Hero award. It includes no new laws, funding, or policy changes - only a formal Senate commendation. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia Senate on February 10, 2026, and will be provided to Walsh.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 727) formally recognizes the Eta Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., as a historically significant organization. It acknowledges the chapter's founding in Atlanta in 1919 as Georgia's first Black Greek-letter fraternity chapter and its long history of community service, including roles in establishing Black History Month, civil rights activism, and supporting Atlanta's development. The Senate passed the resolution to commend the chapter's contributions and extend well-wishes for its continued work. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new legal obligations or affect any policies.

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26, 2026, as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the state capitol and commending law enforcement officers in Georgia; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending and honoring former President Barack Obama during Black History Month and condemning racist attacks and rhetoric directed toward him; and for other purposes.