Sen. Donzella James

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation, so as to restrict development of residential structures on certain coastal islands; 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 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide for grants to eligible local units of administration for students living in poverty; to provide for definitions; to provide for the calculation of grant amounts; to provide that a minimum required portion of grant funds be used by local units of administration for direct program expenditures for the benefit of students living in poverty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summarySR 144 is a symbolic resolution recognizing February 3-7, 2025, as National School Counseling Week. It does not create new policies or affect specific groups; instead, it formally acknowledges the role of school counselors in supporting student success. The resolution highlights counselors' contributions to students' academic, career, and social development without implementing any concrete changes. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate on February 10, 2025, and directs the Senate Secretary to share a copy with the Georgia School Counselor Association.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the General Assembly, so as to provide certain procedures for redistricting of the General Assembly and congressional districts in this state; to provide for certain hearings, information availability, procedures, and notifications; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 140) expressing condolences for the passing of Roosevelt Robinson, a Georgia resident who died on January 5, 2025. The resolution honors his life, family, and character, highlighting his contributions to his community and family, including his marriage to Blanche, three children, and numerous descendants. It has no policy impact or binding effect - it is purely a formal expression of respect from the Georgia Senate. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 6, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 141) dedicates a specific segment of State Route 139/Riverdale Road in Clayton County as the "Honorable Valencia Seay Highway" to honor Senator Valencia Seay's service. It directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage identifying this road section. The resolution recognizes her 17-year tenure in the Georgia Senate, community leadership, and awards, but does not create new laws or affect policy. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no substantive policy impact beyond naming the road.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative Senate resolution (not a substantive bill) honoring Frankie Mae Arnold, a Fairburn, Georgia resident and the city's first African American City Council member (serving 12 years). It expresses the Senate's condolences for her passing, recognizing her community service, awards, and personal qualities like integrity and kindness. The resolution directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy to her family. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws or groups beyond this formal tribute.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 21, 2025, as "Morris Brown College Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It ceremonially recognizes Morris Brown College - a historically significant institution founded in 1885 by the African Methodist Episcopal Church as Georgia's first college solely under African American leadership - and its 130+ years of educational service. The resolution has no policy or funding implications; it is purely commemorative, directing the Senate Secretary to distribute a copy to the college.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (SR 135), not a law with policy changes. It formally recognizes and commends the Theta Lambda Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. for its community service in Fayette and Coweta counties since 2002. The resolution highlights the chapter's scholarship awards ($500,000+), disaster relief, holiday meal programs, blood drives (supporting 845+ lives), toy drives, voter registration efforts, and highway cleanups. The Senate passed it as a symbolic gesture of appreciation, with no direct impact on laws or constituents.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Georgia Electric Membership Corporation on 85 years of service and recognizing February 10, 2025, as Georgia EMC Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.