Sen. Kenya Wicks

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to state income taxes, so as to require the state revenue commissioner, with regard to military retirement income, to determine and apply a cost-of-living adjustment to the amount of allowable retirement pay excluded from Georgia taxable net income; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of detention generally relative to correctional institutions of state and counties, so as to provide consent for the release of certain criminal history, vocational, and educational information for inmates upon release; to provide for issuance of an identification card and a Program and Treatment Completion Certificate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 25 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to life insurance, so as to prohibit a policy of group life insurance from excluding or restricting liability for certain deaths occurring while an individual is an active duty service member; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inspection of public records, so as to revise provisions related to documents and records in the possession of private persons or entities; to revise definitions; to revise provisions related to judicial enforcement of inspection requests; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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 Article 12 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to postsecondary education grants for foster children and adopted children, so as to establish a grant program to provide grants to former foster youth who meet eligibility requirements, subject to specific appropriations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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.