Sen. Donzella James

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Ralph David Abernathy Sr., a prominent civil rights leader and close associate of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The resolution formally recognizes his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement, including his leadership in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, his role as co-founder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and his service as SCLC president after Dr. King's assassination. It expresses the Senate's condolences for his passing and authorizes the distribution of a copy of the resolution to his family. The measure is a commemorative action that does not create new laws or policies but serves to acknowledge his historical significance.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to discovery, so as to change provisions relating to discovery in misdemeanor cases; to provide for a defendant to opt into reciprocal discovery similar to provisions in felony cases; to require the defendant to provide the prosecuting attorney with a list of witness and alibi information; to provide for procedure; to provide for sanctions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Craig Miller's life, legacy, and lasting impact on the State of Georgia's film industry; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Atlanta Children's Day Shelter for 40 years of service to Georgia's children and families; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors Master Sergeant Melissa Calvert-Shropshire for her dedicated service to the United States Army and the State of Georgia. The bill recognizes her military career spanning from 1999, including deployments to Kuwait and Iraq, and her current role as a Senior Human Resources Sergeant in Decatur, Georgia. It formally commends her contributions to national security and expresses appreciation for her leadership and commitment to public service. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the document to Master Sergeant Calvert-Shropshire.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally commends Phenola Culbreath, a pioneering African American flight attendant from Atlanta. The resolution honors her historic career as one of the first Black employees at Southern Bell and one of the first Black stewardesses hired by Delta Air Lines, where she served for 36 years. It recognizes her achievements in breaking racial barriers in the workforce and her contributions to civil rights through her professional service. The Senate resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide an official copy of the commendation to Ms. Culbreath.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution recognizes and commends the Shia Ismaili Muslim Community for their contributions to Georgia's economy, culture, and civic life. It also commemorates the month of Ramadan and the Persian New Year holiday Navroz, which marks the spring equinox. The bill highlights the community's diverse roles as business owners, educators, healthcare providers, and engaged citizens who support local nonprofits and charitable organizations. The resolution directs the Senate Secretary to distribute copies of the document to the public and press.

A RESOLUTION honoring The Masters of Education: Hidden Figures in Education lineage and its founder, Reverend Henry Veal I (1847-1919), for their historic contributions to the State of Georgia and their unparalleled global academic achievements; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 31 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to incorporation of municipal corporations, so as to provide for county police services for qualified municipalities; to hold certain agreements void; to provide for special service districts to raise funds for police services for qualified municipalities; to prohibit qualified municipalities from taking control of, maintaining, or responsibility for certain infrastructure; to provide for exceptions; to provide qualified municipalities access to certain provisions; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Piedmont Technical College upon the opening of its Regional Transportation Training Center; and for other purposes.