Sen. Harold Jones

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to provide for the establishment of a wholesale prescription drug importation program and the procedures for implementing such program; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for contingent effectiveness upon appropriation of funds; to provide for a short title; to provide for a legislative finding; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 322) is a ceremonial Senate recognition of retired Sergeant Major Karen Beamon for her 26-year service in the U.S. Army Reserve. It formally commends her roles as Chief of the AGR Boards Branch, instructor at military training schools, and her post-retirement work developing training materials. The resolution does not create new laws or affect policies; it solely honors her military career and community involvement. It was adopted by the Senate on March 3, 2025.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-74-30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other enforcement methods and probable cause for investigation required, so as to provide for investigations or inspections of certain residential rental property when there is a reasonable suspicion of a code violation; to provide for the registration of certain residential rental property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the Kingdom of Denmark and Honorary Consul Christopher N. Smith, Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog 1st Class; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution creates a Georgia committee to replace the state's statue of Alexander Hamilton Stephens with one of Jimmy Carter in the U.S. Capitol's National Statuary Hall Collection. The committee will select a location for the removed Stephens statue, choose a sculptor for Carter's statue, estimate all costs (including transportation and ceremonies), and secure private funding to cover expenses. The bill is procedural, outlining the committee's structure, duties, and a 2025 deadline for completion, without changing substantive law.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 302), not a policy bill. It formally honors Rabbi Alvin Marx Sugarman's life and legacy following his passing. The resolution acknowledges his work fostering interfaith dialogue, co-founding the Atlanta Black Jewish Coalition, advocating for social justice and LGBTQ+ rights, and supporting community initiatives like homeless shelters. The Georgia Senate passed it to express condolences and direct the Secretary to share a copy with his family. It does not create new laws or affect any policies or individuals.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Economic Development, so as to provide for the establishment of the Georgia Peach Walk of Fame Advisory Council; to provide for appointment of members to the advisory council; to provide for criteria of the membership of the advisory council; to provide for the election of officers; to provide for terms of members; to provide for quarterly meetings; to provide for expenses; to provide for the purpose and activities of the advisory council; to provide for funding; to provide for annual reports; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 3 of Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ride share network services and transportation referral services, so as to provide for additional requirements upon transportation referral service providers and ride share network services relative to driver safety and hiring and the privacy of personal information for drivers and passengers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 297) formally recognizes and commends Sergeant (Ret.) Mary L. Clements for her military service and community contributions. It honors her 20+ years of Army service, including receiving the Army Commendation Medal during Desert Storm/Desert Shield, her academic achievements, and over 30 years of volunteer work mentoring youth and supporting veterans. The resolution has no policy impact or effect on laws or regulations - it is purely a ceremonial tribute to an individual.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 298), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes LaVeda Bennett for her 20-year Marine Corps service, over 100,000 volunteer hours advocating for veterans (especially women and homeless veterans), and community work including founding programs like "Her Valor." The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply commends her contributions and extends "sincere best wishes" through a formal Senate adoption. It was passed unanimously by the Georgia Senate on February 28, 2025.