Sen. Donzella James

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for school lunch and school breakfast programs for public school students in this state; to require local school systems to maximize access to federal funding; to provide for participating in the United States Department of Agriculture's Community Eligibility Provision (CEP); to provide for rules and regulations; to encourage the use of Georgia grown products in school breakfast and lunch programs; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 209), not a legislative bill. It formally congratulates Aaliyah Phillips for winning the "Miss Cobb County 2025" title and commends her educational background, community service, and leadership. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply honors her achievements through a formal Senate expression of recognition. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate on February 20, 2025.

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Cobb Collaborative, recipient of the Georgia Reads Community Award, for its dedication to literacy advancement; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 213) is a ceremonial recognition, not a law. It designates February 19, 2025, as "Certified Community Midwife Day" at the Georgia state capitol to honor midwives who provide community-based maternal and child health services. It specifically commends 20 named midwives for their "unselfish dedication" and honorary certification, highlighting their role in improving outcomes for low-risk births. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely serves to publicly acknowledge these professionals' contributions.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 208) formally congratulates Melony Tidmore, a Cobb County high school student who won "Miss Cobb County's Teen 2025." It recognizes her achievements including her ballet talent, community initiative promoting dance for senior health, academic honors (4.12 GPA), and service with the Cobb County Youth Commission. The Senate adopted the resolution on February 20, 2025, to commend her contributions and extend best wishes for her upcoming Miss Georgia's Teen competition.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to handicapped persons, so as to provide for access to employee toilet facilities in retail establishments; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for immunity from liability related to use of such toilet facilities; to provide for a criminal penalty; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state-wide alert system for missing disabled adults, so as to provide for the "Autism Missing Person Alert System Act"; to provide for certain entities to cooperate in the development of the alert system; to provide for requirements for the alert system; to provide for requirements for the activation of the alert system; to provide for the geographic scope of such alert; to provide for an emphasis on the search of waterways in locating missing individuals with autism spectrum disorder; to provide for a limitation on liability for participants responding to the alert system; to provide for related matters; to provide for conforming changes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution dedicates the intersection of State Route 139/Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard and Lee Street Southwest in Fulton County as the Senator Vincent D. Fort Memorial Intersection. The Georgia Department of Transportation is directed to install and maintain signage for this memorial. It serves as a commemorative honor for Senator Fort's legacy, without creating new laws or affecting policy.

A RESOLUTION honoring the Georgia Vision Alliance for its exemplary contributions to the blind and visually impaired community in Georgia; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to permit assisted living communities and personal care homes to enroll as Medicaid providers; to provide for development of a model for implementation; to provide for submission of a state plan amendment or waiver, if necessary; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.