Sen. Donzella James

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 769) passed by the Georgia Senate to formally recognize Renee S. Knight for her public service. It specifically commends her work as Morrow City Council member and Mayor Pro-Tem (2017-2021), her current role as a business analyst for Clayton County Public Schools, and her community leadership. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation with no direct impact on laws, funding, or individuals beyond the recognition itself.

A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating George Washington Carver High School on winning the 2025 GHSA Class 2A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to insurance generally, so as to provide for certain health benefit policies to cover an annual chest imaging test and any additional medically necessary chest imaging tests for a covered person who has undergone a mastectomy or other cancer treatment; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 12, 32, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to conservation and natural resources, highways, bridges, and ferries, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for a system whereby certain local governments may seek certifications from the Department of Community Affairs upon the enactment of certain policies that can be used to receive priority in grant and loan applications submitted to state agencies; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to provide legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 762) formally recognizes and commends Lana Labay for her public service to Georgia. It specifically honors her swearing-in as Morrow City Council member for Seat-Post 3 (January 2026), her community leadership, and the establishment of "Lana Labay and Alma Floyd Day" (February 2024). The resolution has no policy impact - it is a ceremonial commendation with no binding requirements or changes to law. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate on February 12, 2026, and directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy to Labay.

Maddy summaryThis Georgia Senate resolution (SR 760) honors Mordecai Wilson, a former Lula City Councilman who served for 20 years and was a WWII Navy veteran, by expressing the Senate's condolences on his passing. It recognizes his community service, including fostering children through his family home, and his reputation for integrity and kindness. The resolution, adopted by the Senate on February 12, 2026, is a commemorative statement with no policy changes or direct effects on legislation or constituents.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to enact the "Age-Appropriate Design Code Act"; to provide for definitions; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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 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.