Sen. Donzella James

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 28, 2025, as Georgia Caregivers Day to honor caregivers across the state. It directly recognizes both professional caregivers (nearly 4.6 million in the U.S.) and family caregivers (estimated at 44 million) who assist individuals with aging or disabilities. The key mechanism is the Senate’s formal acknowledgment of their role in enabling people to remain safely at home, expressing gratitude for their commitment. This is a ceremonial resolution with no new programs, funding, or legal requirements; it simply commemorates caregivers through official recognition.

Maddy summarySR 285 is a ceremonial resolution designating February 28, 2025, as "Andrew J. Young Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It recognizes the late civil rights leader, diplomat, and Atlanta mayor Andrew J. Young for his lifetime of public service, including his role as Georgia's first Black U.S. Representative since Reconstruction, his work as U.S. Ambassador to the UN, and his economic development leadership as Atlanta's mayor. The resolution has no binding policy effects - it is purely a commemorative gesture to honor his legacy. The Senate adopted it on February 27, 2025.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to establish the Access to Midwife-led Birth Centers Grant Program; to repeal provisions relating to the practice of midwifery; to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for the licensure and regulation of midwives; to provide for a grant program promoting midwife-led birth centers; to require written disclosures to clients; to provide for authorized acts and duties of licensed midwives; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for nuisances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 25, 2025, as "Austell Day" at the Georgia state capitol to honor the city's history and contributions. It recognizes Austell's 1885 incorporation, its role as a railway hub, current logistics significance along the CSX corridor, and attractions like Six Flags Over Georgia. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, with no legal requirements or financial effects. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate on February 27, 2025, to celebrate Austell's community and economic legacy.

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 a permanent absentee voter list; to provide for procedures regarding such list; to provide for maintenance of such list; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum wage, so as to revise certain provisions regarding the minimum wage law; to provide for an increase in the minimum wage; to provide for annual minimum wage increases to match the rising cost of living; to provide a credit toward the minimum wage for employers of tipped workers; to eliminate various eligibility exemptions from the minimum wage; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION encouraging the development of minority owned plasma collection centers and commending Furquan R. Stafford and other community activists; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 275) recognizing Apostle Darryl L. Winston for his community service and ministry work. It does not create new laws or affect policy; it solely commends him for founding ministries like Greater Works Ministries and training over 2,000 leaders. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 27, 2025, as a formal expression of appreciation. It has no binding effect or impact on legislation.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 268) symbolically designates March 18, 2025, as "International Diaspora Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It recognizes the cultural contributions of Georgians with international heritage but contains no policy changes or direct impact on any individuals or groups. The resolution serves only as a ceremonial acknowledgment, with no new laws, funding, or obligations created. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate on February 27, 2025.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to barbers and cosmetologists, so as to remove the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers from the jurisdiction of the Secretary of State; to make such board a division of the Department of Public Health; to make conforming changes; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.