Sen. Donzella James

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for Medicaid coverage of postpartum maternal mental health care services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to establish the Creating Hope and a New Georgia for Everyone or CHANGE Task Force for the purpose of examining the complex issues facing urban, suburban, and rural communities in this state and finding solutions focused on labor and community development; to provide for definitions; to provide for such task force's membership, duties, and powers; to provide for a grant program, subject to appropriation; to provide for reporting; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing the need for culturally competent risk assessment tools, targeted public health initiatives, and enhanced healthcare interventions; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 27, 2025, as "Douglas County Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It ceremonially recognizes Douglas County's history, growth, and community contributions without creating new laws or affecting any policies. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply authorizes the Senate to formally acknowledge the county on that date through a public proclamation.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for same-day registration and voting; to provide for procedures and notices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapters 2 and 3 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Department of Human Services and county and district departments, boards, and directors of family and children services, respectively, so as to authorize local governments to adopt and implement affordable family housing assistance programs; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for the determination of median annual gross household incomes; to authorize the promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide definitions; 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 11 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan, so as to revise the maximum amount of contributions allowed per beneficiary of savings trust accounts for higher education expenses; to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of taxable net income, so as to revise the deduction for contributions to savings trust accounts; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 273) symbolically recognizes March 20, 2025, as "Mableton Day" at the Georgia State Capitol. It honors the city of Mableton, Georgia (incorporated in 2022 with ~47,000 residents), highlighting its history, landmarks, and community contributions through ceremonial recognition. The bill does not create new laws or obligations; it simply directs the Senate Secretary to distribute copies of the resolution publicly. This is a procedural, commemorative measure with no direct impact on residents or policy.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Aj'anaye Hill, a Douglas County high school student who died in a 2023 shooting, by dedicating the intersection of U.S. 78 and Campbellton Street as the "Aj'anaye Hill Memorial Intersection." It directs Georgia's Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs at this location. The resolution directly affects Douglas County residents by permanently memorializing Hill at a public intersection. This is a commemorative measure with no policy changes or financial provisions, solely serving to honor her life.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 265) honors Samuel Micah Moon, a 16-year-old Douglas County high school student who died in a 2023 shooting, by dedicating a highway interchange at I-20 and State Route 92 in his memory. It directs Georgia's Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage at that location. The resolution is purely commemorative and does not create new laws, taxes, or obligations. It affects no individuals or policies beyond naming a public infrastructure site.