Sen. Harold Jones

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 519) recognizing the South River Watershed Alliance for its 25th anniversary. It formally commends the Alliance for its work protecting Georgia's South River watershed, which spans seven counties and feeds into the Atlantic Ocean. The resolution has no policy impact or new requirements - it is solely a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the Senate. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 2, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 518) recognizing Ascend Church for its third anniversary. It formally commends the church for its community service and religious work, as described in the resolution's "whereas" clauses. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it is purely symbolic acknowledgment by the Senate. It does not impact any laws, funding, or individuals beyond issuing this formal commendation to the church.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution (SR 514) formally recognizes April 2025 as Autism Acceptance Month and April 2, 2025, as World Autism Awareness Day. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic gesture to promote inclusion for individuals with autism. The resolution highlights the importance of early intervention and support services while shifting focus from awareness to acceptance. It was adopted by the Senate on April 2, 2025, and directs the Senate Secretary to distribute copies to the public and press.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia's working women for their contributions toward building strong families and supporting the Georgia Economy; and for other purposes.

Maddy summarySR 515 is a Georgia Senate resolution expressing condolences for the passing of Larry Wayne Grogan, a U.S. Air Force veteran and community member who died on March 20, 2025. The resolution honors his life, military service, family, faith, and contributions to his community in Camilla, Georgia. It does not create new policy or affect any laws, as it is a ceremonial expression of the Senate's sympathy. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia Senate on April 2, 2025.

Maddy summarySR 393 is a Georgia Senate resolution creating a temporary study committee focused on family caregiver support. It establishes a five-member committee (appointed by the Senate President) to examine challenges faced by Georgia’s over 1 million family caregivers, including their healthcare coordination needs, workplace conflicts, and emotional/financial burdens. The committee will study these issues and recommend potential legislative actions by December 1, 2025, after which the committee will be abolished. This resolution does not enact new laws but sets up a process to inform future policy decisions.

Maddy summaryThis resolution creates a temporary Senate Study Committee focused on examining unscrupulous companion animal breeding practices, such as puppy mills and backyard breeding operations. The committee, composed of five appointed Senate members, will study issues including animal welfare concerns, enforcement gaps in existing laws, and impacts on shelters and communities. It will issue recommendations by December 1, 2025, but does not enact new laws or directly affect any specific group. As a procedural resolution, it solely establishes a study body with no immediate policy changes.

Maddy summarySR 429 creates a Senate study committee to examine Georgia's felony disenfranchisement laws, which deny voting rights to people with felony convictions even after they've completed prison sentences. The committee, composed of six senators appointed by the Senate President, will study the current constitutional clause, assess its impact on reintegration, and recommend potential reforms by December 1, 2025. It will specifically evaluate whether to allow voting rights restoration for individuals serving community supervision post-incarceration, considering economic, legal, and societal effects. This resolution does not change voting rights directly but sets up a process to review and potentially reform Georgia's approach to felony disenfranchisement.

Maddy summarySR 444 is a resolution creating the Senate Civil Rights Protections Study Committee to examine Georgia's lack of comprehensive civil rights laws covering employment, housing, public accommodations, and public services. The committee will review existing protections, analyze discrimination data, study other states' laws, and assess enforcement mechanisms to identify gaps and recommend potential legislation. It will operate until December 1, 2025, and must file a report with the Senate based on its findings. This is a procedural step for future policy development, not an immediate law change.

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the creation of a Children First Trust Fund; to provide for the investment and reinvestment of a portion of the moneys appropriated into such fund; to provide that returns on such investments shall be used for financial assistance for child care services; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.