Sen. Donzella James

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 881) honoring the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) for its 90th anniversary. It recognizes NCNW's founding by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune in 1935 and its current work across four pillars: education, health equity, economic justice, and social justice advocacy. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Senate's appreciation for NCNW's legacy and its Georgia State Coalition's efforts, with no concrete changes to laws or funding. It is purely symbolic, as noted in the bill's title and text.

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and legacy of David Hayward and recognizing his enduring contributions to the advancement and preservation of LGBTQ+ history and rights in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority on the occasion of its 40th anniversary; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 878) is a formal Senate expression of condolence honoring Hajja Ayisha Jeffries Cissé, a leader at the African American Islamic Institute (AAII), for her work advancing global humanitarian efforts. It recognizes her roles as AAII's Vice President of Global Affairs and Senior Policy Advisor, her management of 35 international partnerships, and her contributions to healthcare, women's empowerment, and sustainable development across Africa, the U.S., and Europe. The Senate adopted the resolution on March 3, 2026, to celebrate her legacy and extend sympathy to her family. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 877) is a ceremonial Senate measure honoring the late Tom Coffin, a Georgia resident known for his work as a journalist, labor advocate, academic, and environmental steward. It commemorates his life and legacy, highlighting his roles as co-founder of *The Great Speckled Bird* newspaper, a construction trades worker, adjunct professor, and city arborist. The resolution formally recognizes his contributions to justice, labor rights, independent journalism, and environmental advocacy. The Senate directs its Secretary to provide a copy of the resolution to Coffin’s family. This is a symbolic gesture with no policy changes or direct legal effect.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, approved March 26, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 3, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3750), so as to provide for additional assistant solicitor positions; to change the salaries of certain staff of the solicitor-general; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit, approved February 19, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 184), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3619), an Act approved April 4, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 3879), and an Act approved March 27, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 3894), so as to change the salaries of assistant district attorneys; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 867) formally recognizes Possibilities Unlimited for Women, Inc. (PUFW), a non-profit organization supporting women affected by domestic violence. It commends PUFW for providing resources like financial assistance, job skills training, and educational scholarships, without creating new laws or altering policies. The resolution serves only as a ceremonial honor, with no direct impact on legislation or beneficiaries beyond acknowledging the organization's work.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 34, 48, and 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, revenue and taxation, and social services, respectively, so as to provide for certain protections of caregivers; to provide for duration of sick leave; to revise a definition; to increase the tax credit for qualified caregiving expenses; to provide for no displacement from other programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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 authorize the State Board of Education to establish a student personal development and career readiness program; to provide for the selection of third-party providers to administer the program; to provide requirements for approved program providers; to provide for disbursement of funds to approved program providers; to provide for reporting; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.