A RESOLUTION recognizing January 27, 2025, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in the State of Georgia and reaffirming the commitment to combat antisemitism; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 26) passed by the Georgia Senate to honor the late Bryce Alan Johnson, a former Tifton Judicial Circuit District Attorney who died on December 2, 2024. The resolution expresses the Senate's condolences and commemorates his life, highlighting his career in law and politics, community involvement, family, and personal interests. It does not create any new laws or policies - it is solely a formal expression of respect for a public servant. The Senate adopted the resolution on January 17, 2025.
Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative Senate resolution (SR 25) honoring William G. Fallin, a Georgia resident who died on January 4, 2025. The resolution recognizes his life, including his service in the Korean War, his long marriage (67 years), his role as a church deacon and community member, and his family. It formally expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences to his family and resolves to send a copy of the resolution to them. As a purely ceremonial resolution, it has no policy provisions or direct impact on legislation or constituents.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 18) formally congratulates Terry Holder on his induction into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. It recognizes his distinguished coaching career, including a 588-183 record in baseball, eight state championships, and a historic 61-game winning streak. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a ceremonial gesture expressing the Georgia Senate's appreciation for Holder's contributions to sports.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 12) honoring Bruce A. Thompson, a former Georgia State Senator and Labor Commissioner who died in November 2024. It formally celebrates his life, legacy as a businessman, public servant, and mentor, and expresses condolences to his family. The resolution has no policy provisions or impact on laws or citizens - it is purely a commemorative gesture by the Georgia Senate. It was adopted by the Senate on January 15, 2025.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding prosecuting attorneys, so as to provide additional qualifications regarding convictions for district attorneys, assistant district attorneys, deputy district attorneys, and other attorneys at law employed by district attorneys; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION reauthorizing the Senate Special Committee on Investigations; to provide for the issuance of compulsory process to secure the attendance of witnesses or the production of documents and materials; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to provide for collection of passport application and processing fees by clerks of superior courts and probate court judges; to provide for written report disclosures; to provide for use of such fees; to provide for local Acts; to provide for applicability to judges of probate courts; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 12 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of unclaimed property, so as to provide for the handling of certain wills; to provide for definitions; to provide for administrative expenses of the commissioner; to provide for a claimant's designated representative; to provide for appeals; to provide for agreements for recovery; to provide for confidentiality; to provide a searchable data base for account information; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Joint Defense Commission, so as to revise the commission's operations; to expand the commission's membership; to revise the term lengths of commission members; to revise definitions; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Economic Development, so as to authorize the Department of Economic Development to assist the Georgia Joint Defense Commission in certain activities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
