Sen. David Lucas

Maddy summaryThis resolution creates a Senate committee to study the history and impact of Rosenwald schools in Georgia. The committee will examine how these schools, built in the early 1900s for Black students in rural areas, affected education and economic opportunities for African Americans. The committee must complete its work and submit a report by December 1, 2025, focusing on the schools' legacy and potential lessons for today. This is a procedural resolution establishing a study group, not a law changing policies.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (SR 485), not a substantive bill. It honors the late Clarence "Ed" Barker, a former Georgia State Senator who represented the 18th District for nine terms (1973-1991) and was active in community service, business, and civic leadership. The resolution expresses the Senate's condolences for his passing and formally recognizes his life and contributions to Georgia. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate on March 28, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 492) passed by the Georgia Senate to honor Hattie B. Dorsey, a prominent Atlanta housing advocate and community leader who died on May 29, 2024. It recognizes her founding role in the Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership, her work advancing affordable housing and minority participation in redevelopment, and her legacy of breaking racial and gender barriers. The resolution expresses the Senate's condolences to her family and commemorates her contributions to Atlanta communities. As a purely commemorative measure, it does not create new laws or affect policy.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 438) is a ceremonial tribute honoring Dorothy Roberts Pirzad following her death on March 6, 2025. It expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences to her family and recognizes her life's work in civil rights advocacy, veterans' support, community organizing, and creative entrepreneurship. The bill has no policy impact or legislative effect - it is a formal expression of respect with no direct beneficiaries or new requirements.

Maddy summaryThis Georgia Senate resolution (SR 411) commends Handy Johnson Jr. for his decades of community leadership, including founding the West End Neighborhood Development organization and becoming the first African American to earn a landscape architecture master's from the University of Georgia. It does not create new laws or policies, as it is a purely symbolic gesture of recognition for his service to Atlanta's West End neighborhood and statewide planning efforts. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia Senate on March 20, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 407) honoring the late Mr. Abit Massey, a former Georgia Poultry Federation leader and community figure. It expresses the Senate's condolences on his passing and recognizes his service to Georgia, including his work in the poultry industry, legal background, and community roles. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely a formal tribute, not a bill with legislative changes. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate on March 20, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 406), not a policy bill. It formally honors Charles M. "Buddy" Leger, a Georgia agricultural leader who dedicated over 75 years to the watermelon and pecan industries, including leadership roles in the Georgia Watermelon Association and National Watermelon Research Board. The resolution expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences upon his death and recognizes his awards, such as the National Watermelon Association Outstanding Service Award and University of Georgia Hall of Fame induction. It has no legal effect or policy impact - it solely serves as a symbolic tribute to his legacy.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 409), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes and commends Darren Myles, a high school football coach with 18 seasons at Atlanta schools, for his leadership, community service, and role in mentoring athletes who have pursued professional careers (including the NFL). The resolution specifically cites his 2024 Atlanta Falcons Coach of the Year award and his dedication to students. It has no legal effect or policy changes; it simply expresses the Senate’s commendation and directs a copy be sent to Myles.

A RESOLUTION commending Side by Side Brain Injury Clubhouse Inc. for 25 years of work in transforming the lives of Georgians recovering from brain injuries and brain injury-related disabilities and recognizing March 11, 2025, as Side by Side Clubhouse Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Macon Water Authority Act," approved March 23, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4991), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3889) and an Act approved February 17, 2022 (Ga. L. 2022, p. 4143), so as to change the description of the electoral districts; to provide for staggered terms for new members; to provide for elections; to provide for a chairperson; to provide for salaries of the elected members and the chairperson of the authority; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide a minimum number of monthly meetings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.