Sen. Doc Rhett

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 is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 864), not a bill with policy changes. It formally recognizes and commends Sergeant First Class (Ret.) Yvonne Barrett for her 29 years of military service (1989-2018) in the U.S. Army, highlighting her leadership roles, commitment to unit welfare, and post-military humanitarian work. The resolution has no legal effect or direct impact on any policies or individuals beyond honoring her service. It was adopted by the Senate on February 26, 2026.

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.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 860), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes and commends Major Tracy Reed for her 15-year service in the U.S. Army, her military awards, her community involvement, and her character. The resolution has no policy effect or funding provisions - it simply expresses the Georgia Senate's appreciation through a formal commendation. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 26, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 865) recognizing Bryant Clark for his 40 years of public service to the City of Smyrna, Georgia, including 36 years with Public Works and 4 years with the Fire Department. The resolution formally commends his "efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated" service, highlights his retirement, and extends "sincere best wishes" for his future. It has no policy impact or binding effect - only symbolic recognition. The Senate adopted it on February 26, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 861) recognizing Shameka A. Jones for her military service and community contributions. It formally commends her six-year U.S. Army career - including roles at Fort Gordon, Korea, and Fort Gilliam - and her recognition as Soldier of the Year and Sergeant Audie Murphy Club member. The resolution directs the Senate Secretary to provide Jones with a copy of the resolution, honoring her leadership and service to Georgia citizens. It has no policy impact or funding changes, serving solely as a symbolic gesture of appreciation.

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.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, so as to increase the minimum amount required for a foreclosure on a lien on a property under the "Georgia Condominium Act" and the "Georgia Property Owners' Association Act"; 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 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide for semiannual postretirement benefit adjustments for all beneficiaries of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; to provide for conditions, limitations, and suspensions; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.