Sen. Jaha Howard

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 644) formally congratulates six young women who won the 2025 Miss Atlanta Competition, including Jordan Kulah (Miss Atlanta 2026) and others across adult and teen categories. It recognizes their scholarship awards and their upcoming representation of Atlanta at the Miss Georgia and Miss Georgia Teen competitions. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, extending congratulations and best wishes to the winners as they advance to state-level competitions.

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 3, 2026, as Girl Scout Day at the state capitol and commending the Girl Scouts as a national leader in providing the best leadership development experience in the world to American girls; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION condemning the killing of Alex Pretti and protecting the constitutional rights of peaceful assembly and the right to keep and bear arms; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION celebrating the love, legacy and leadership of the 70th Platinum Wedding Anniversary of Mr. Samuel C. and Mrs. Emma L. Peterson; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) recognizing Orson Charles, a former NFL player and community leader. It formally commends him for his NFL career (with teams like the Bengals and Chiefs), his work through the Orson Charles Family Foundation supporting single-parent households and fatherless youth, and his community advocacy. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply offers symbolic praise. The Senate passed it unanimously on January 28, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 620), not a bill with policy changes. It formally recognizes and commends Leadership Cobb and its 2026 class of 50 selected participants for their community service and leadership development. The resolution has no legal effect or direct impact on constituents, funding, or policy - it simply expresses the Senate's acknowledgment of their work. It was adopted by the Senate on January 28, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis Georgia Senate resolution (SR 617) recognizes and commends Evan Oglesby, a former NFL player and community leader, for founding the Evan Oglesby Foundation and The EO Center in Toccoa, Georgia. The resolution highlights his work supporting over 50,000 Georgia students through sports camps, mentorship programs, and scholarships since 2008. Adopted by the Senate on January 28, 2026, it formally acknowledges his contributions to youth development and community engagement without implementing any new policies or affecting legislation. A copy of the resolution will be provided to Oglesby as a gesture of appreciation.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to labor practices of public officers and employees; to amend Code Section 16-8-16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to theft by extortion; to repeal and reserve Code Section 20-2-989.10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to collective bargaining not permitted or fostered; to repeal and reserve Chapter 5 of Title 25 of the O.C.G.A., relating to resolution of wages, hours, and working conditions of firefighters; to amend Code Section 45-7-54 of the O.C.G.A., relating to voluntary contributions by state employees through payroll deductions to certain not for profit organizations; to amend Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to labor practices of public officers and employees; provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to prohibit local governments, authorities, and political subdivisions from entering into nondisclosure agreements regarding electricity usage or water usage of any entity; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state sales and use taxes, so as to advance the sunset date for the data center equipment sales and use tax exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.