Sen. Doc Rhett

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 231 is a commemorative bill that dedicates the interchange of State Route 400/US 19 and State Route 140/Holcomb Bridge Road in Fulton County. This interchange will be named the Officer Jeremy Labonte Memorial Interchange, honoring the life and service of Officer Jeremy Labonte of the City of Roswell Police Department.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors the life and memory of various distinguished individuals by dedicating portions of the state highway system in their names. Specifically, it dedicates intersections, roads, and bridges in memory of individuals such as former Senators Valencia Seay and Vincent D. Fort, athlete Latasha R. Butts, and civil rights leader Dr. Roy Charles Bell, with the bill's title also referencing Deputy Brandon Cunningham.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Juvenile Code, so as to provide for certain procedures to be followed when there is a determination of suspected child abuse or neglect; to provide for a physician holding temporary physical custody of a child based on a suspicion of child abuse or neglect to provide certain information to a parent or legal guardian and to the Division of Family and Children Services; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 541) formally recognizes and commends Clayton County's Sheriff's Klean Initiative Program (S.K.I.P.) Unit. The S.K.I.P. Unit, part of the Clayton County Sheriff's Office, engages non-violent offenders in community service projects like trash collection, landscaping, and facility upkeep to support rehabilitation and public beautification. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely offers ceremonial recognition of the program's work. It was adopted by the Senate on April 4, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution (SR 547) formally recognizes Shelly-Ann Simpson, Executive Director for Field Operations and Appeals at Georgia's Department of Veterans Service, for her service to veterans. It commends her military background (including Army Reserve service and NATO deployment in Bosnia) and her work as a Women Veterans’ coordinator and advocate. The resolution, adopted by the Senate on April 4, 2025, includes no new laws or policy changes - it is purely ceremonial, directing the Senate Secretary to provide Simpson with a copy of the resolution.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a policy bill) adopted by the Senate on April 4, 2025. It formally recognizes Master Sergeant (Ret.) Nikki Glanton for her 21-year U.S. Army Reserve service, including five combat tours and 25+ awards, and her current role as Vice President of Communications for the Atlanta Police Foundation. The resolution commends her contributions to public safety and community trust in Atlanta and honors her as an exemplary veteran. It has no binding effect and serves solely to publicly acknowledge her service.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (SR 546) recognizes Nyala Allen, a U.S. Army veteran (1996-2012) and founder of veteran-focused businesses (Key Coaching & Consulting, ACE Veteran Realty), for her military service and entrepreneurship. It formally commends her contributions on Women Veterans Appreciation Day, highlighting her President’s Lifetime Achievement Award and work supporting military families through real estate and wellness programs. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely honorific, with no new laws or financial obligations. It was adopted by the Senate on April 4, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 549), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes and commends Master Sergeant (Ret.) Etesta Y Causey for her service in the U.S. Army Reserve (1992-2018) and her civilian work as a founder of mental health initiatives and entrepreneur. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 4, 2025, and directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy to Ms. Causey. It has no policy impact or effect on laws, budgets, or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution recognizes Marine veteran Kimia Irmesha Flournoy for her military service (1998-2006, including deployments to Norway and Iraq) and her post-military leadership in veteran service organizations like the American Legion and Soldiers Angels. It was adopted by the Senate on April 4, 2025, to honor her contributions on Women Veterans Appreciation Day. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely offers formal commendation.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-150 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility for enrollment under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that certain students whose parents or guardians are on active duty in the United States armed forces are eligible for enrollment in the public school of the attendance zone in which they intend to reside regardless of whether they have entered into a lease, purchased a house, or otherwise secured housing within such attendance zone; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.