Sen. Doc Rhett

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 BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to exempt sales of clothing and school related supplies during the second week of August each year; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic Senate resolution (SR 123) affirming that birthright citizenship - established by the Fourteenth Amendment and Supreme Court precedent like *Wong Kim Ark* - is a constitutional right. It does not change any law or policy, as birthright citizenship is already protected under existing constitutional law. The resolution expresses the Senate's support for this principle and references historical legal foundations, but it has no binding effect on government actions or immigration policy.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to enact the "Georgia Red Flag Protective Order Act"; to provide definitions; to provide for risk protection order hearings and issuance; to provide for temporary ex parte risk protection orders; to provide for service of notice; to provide for the termination and extension of orders; to provide for surrender and return of firearms, ammunition, and weapons carry licenses; to provide for the reporting of orders; to provide for penalties and liability; to provide for instructional and informational materials to be produced by the Administrative Office of the Courts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 107), not a policy bill. It formally honors Essie Mae Jackson, a Georgia resident who died on January 25, 2025, by expressing the Senate's condolences for her passing. The resolution recognizes her life as a devoted church member, mother of six, community cook, and woman of integrity, as documented in the Senate's official record. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate on February 4, 2025, with no legislative effect beyond the expression of tribute.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 86) designates February 4, 2025, as "Dyslexia Day" at Georgia's state capitol. It symbolically recognizes dyslexia as a neurological learning disability affecting approximately one in five people, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and support. The resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on individuals; it is purely a commemorative gesture. The Senate adopted it on February 4, 2025, to highlight awareness of dyslexia's educational impact.

A RESOLUTION acknowledging the outstanding leadership of Pamela J. Brown during her time serving as Chairwoman of the Rockdale County Board of Education; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending the county marshals of the State of Georgia and their deputies for the contributions they make to the communities they protect and serve and recognizing March 11, 2025, as County Marshals' Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.