Sen. Kenya Wicks

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Senator Emanuel Jones for his distinguished service and contributions to the State of Georgia. It recognizes his long tenure representing the 10th Senate District since 2004, his leadership on various Senate committees, and his extensive community involvement. The Senate formally commends him for his integrity, vision, and dedication to public service.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to require persons requesting booking photographs to provide the first and last names of the individuals in the photographs; to require requests for booking photographs to be made as separate requests; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Evangelist Amanda K. Grooms for her outstanding service, ministry, and commitment to her community; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution honoring Dr. Terry L. Hudson II, a Georgia resident and former Army intelligence analyst. It formally recognizes his distinguished service in national security, including his military career, work in federal and industry security roles, and current position as Garrison Security Manager at Fort Benning. The resolution expresses appreciation for his contributions to public safety and national defense, and authorizes the Senate Secretary to distribute a copy of the document to Dr. Hudson.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dallas Austin for his outstanding contributions to music, culture, and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2A Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of the Department of Public Health, so as to authorize the department to award grants to eligible entities to conduct clinical trials approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration as a part of a multistate consortium using ibogaine as an investigational new drug for the treatment of opioid use disorder, co-occurring substance use disorder, and any other neurological or mental health conditions as related to veterans for which ibogaine demonstrates efficacy; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to provide for contingencies; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally honors the 2026 Walk for Peace, a 2,300-mile pilgrimage that traveled from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington, D.C. The resolution recognizes the journey led by Bhikkhu Pannakara and 19 Buddhist monks, which aimed to promote unity, healing, and peace across communities. It expresses the Senate's appreciation for the event's focus on compassion, mindfulness, and mutual respect among people of all backgrounds. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the document to the public and press.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Jaylan King for his achievements in broadcasting and media. The bill directly affects Jaylan King, a Columbus, Georgia radio announcer and media entrepreneur, by honoring his career contributions. Key provisions include acknowledging his 15+ years in radio, his role as a trusted voice on WBFA FM 98.3, his receipt of the African American Broadcaster Radio Legends Award as its youngest recipient, and his work founding a multimedia production company. The resolution directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy of the document to King.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Articles 2 and 7 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commencement of action and service and default judgment, respectively, so as to provide for defendant notices of certain proceedings and pleadings when such defendant failed to file pleadings; to clarify defendant's right to appear and introduce evidence of damages in certain default judgment actions; 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 Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum, so as to require all schools that receive state funding with students in any of grades three through five to provide instruction in cursive handwriting to all students by no later than third grade; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.