A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Ms. Sharon J. Hill for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis Georgia state resolution establishes a temporary committee to replace the state's existing statue of Alexander Hamilton Stephens in the National Statuary Hall Collection with a new statue of former President Jimmy Carter. The eight-member committee, appointed by state officials, will select a sculptor, design the new statue, and secure private funding to cover all costs including creation, transportation, and a dedication ceremony. Once the new statue is approved by federal authorities, the old Stephens statue will be moved to a location designated by the committee within Georgia. The committee will dissolve on December 1, 2026, after completing the replacement process.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding torts, so as to provide a cause of action against the knowing and unauthorized use of an individual's photograph or image together with representations of nudity or sexually explicit conduct; to provide for stays of such causes of action; 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 Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service creditable toward retirement benefits, so as to provide for creditable service for certain military service; to provide for application and payment; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation, so as to provide certain fee waivers for active duty members of the military, veterans, and family members; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Greenbrier High School girls flag football team for winning the 2025 GHSA Division 2 State Flag Football Championship; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally commends Wanda D. Hollis and designates May 24, 2026, as I Am Enough Empowerment Day. The legislation recognizes Hollis as the founder of the I Am Enough movement, which focuses on building confidence and personal growth through community events. It also acknowledges the upcoming I Am Enough Empowerment Expo scheduled for that date, which will feature speakers and leaders focused on self-worth and empowerment. The resolution directs the Senate Secretary to distribute copies of the document to the public and media.
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Andrea Barclay for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors Sameera Fazili for her public service and expertise in community development. The bill recognizes her extensive career in government and finance, including roles at the U.S. Treasury, the White House, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. It formally acknowledges her leadership abilities and contributions to the state and county. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the document to Fazili.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Maya T. Prabhu for her outstanding work with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution as a statehouse reporter covering Georgia government and politics; and for other purposes.
