Sen. Jaha Howard

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 1082 formally commends Marcayla Thomas for her service as a legislative intern during the 2026 regular session of the Georgia General Assembly. The resolution recognizes her contributions to policy research, bill tracking, and constituent communications while highlighting her academic background in public administration and international relations. This procedural measure directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Thomas as a gesture of appreciation.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nicholas House Inc. for its longstanding commitment to serving families experiencing homelessness and honoring the Dream Builders Event on April 23, 2026; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes and commends Senator Ed Harbison for his public service. It directly affects Senator Harbison by acknowledging his leadership, integrity, and dedication to the citizens of Georgia. The key provision is a formal commendation from the Senate to honor his contributions and congratulate him on his retirement. The resolution also directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the document to Senator Harbison.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 1083 formally commends Zachary Humphries of Dunwoody, Georgia, for his extensive community service and civic engagement. The resolution highlights his roles as a legislative aide to Senator Jaha Howard, a local historian with the Dunwoody Preservation Trust, a precinct manager, and a volunteer coordinator at his church. This legislative action serves as an official acknowledgment of his contributions to public service and does not alter any laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends Senator Freddie Powell Sims for her public service. It honors her contributions to the Georgia State Senate, including her leadership in various committees and her work on education and infrastructure projects. The resolution also congratulates her on her retirement and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the document to her.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Scattering Resources, Inc. for its sixteen years of providing aid to individuals in Georgia, the United States, and Haiti. The bill highlights the organization's work in distributing hygiene kits, clothing, and school supplies while offering financial empowerment workshops to help people overcome poverty. It also notes the founder's inspiration from her grandmother and the group's rapid response to natural disasters like the 2008 mudslides and the 2010 Haiti earthquake. This measure is purely honorary and does not create new laws or require any funding.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-2068.1, relating to charter school funding, so as to require local boards of education to treat local charter schools no less favorably than other local schools with respect to the expenditure of the proceeds of a special purpose local option sales tax for education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a Senate Study Committee on Higher Education Funding to examine how Georgia's universities and technical colleges are currently funded. The committee will study the existing funding formulas, which are based on student enrollment rather than student outcomes, and explore whether these formulas need updating to account for changes like virtual instruction and declining enrollment. The six-member committee will meet to investigate these issues and can recommend new legislation to the General Assembly. The committee will operate until December 1, 2026, and must submit a final report before that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes and commends Salem Bible Church on the occasion of its 135th anniversary. The document highlights the church's historical milestones, including its founding in Atlanta, rebuilding efforts after a fire, and recent expansion under Pastor Jasper Williams Jr. It directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy of the resolution to the church for distribution. The measure does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the church's long history and community service.

Maddy summarySR 789 creates a Senate Study Committee to examine how artificial intelligence impacts Georgia's film and television industry, particularly concerning job losses for creative workers and concerns about AI replacing human artistry. The committee, composed of five senators (with bipartisan co-chairs), a state economic development official, and two Georgia Film Academy representatives, will study these issues and may recommend future legislation. The committee expires on December 1, 2026, and will not enact laws itself but will produce a report with findings and potential policy suggestions.