Sen. Jason Esteves

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 37 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to acquisition and disposition of real and personal property generally, so as to provide for conveyance of municipal property interests to independent school systems; to provide for municipal replacement of such conveyed property; to provide for related matters; 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 provide a homestead exemption from City of Atlanta independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $50,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older with an aggregate maximum of $487,804,878.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 551) symbolically recognizes and commends the Country of Bangladesh for its 53 years of diplomatic relations with the United States. It acknowledges Bangladesh's socioeconomic progress, strong bilateral ties, and contributions to regional stability, including trade valued at $10.6 billion in 2024. The resolution has no legal effect or direct impact on individuals or policies; it is purely a formal expression of support.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 552) honoring Marilyn Arrington on her 80th birthday. It recognizes her decades of service as an educator in Atlanta Public Schools, her community leadership through organizations like Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and her lifelong commitment to education and mentorship. The resolution does not create new laws or policies - it simply expresses the Senate's appreciation for her contributions through a formal statement of recognition. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia Senate in April 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 543) that formally commends Mother Willie Bell Beatles for her 97th birthday and lifetime of community service. The resolution honors her 68 years of residency in Thomasville, 71 years of church involvement at First Mount Selah Baptist Church, and her role as a family matriarch (with 10 children, 20 grandchildren, etc.). It does not create any new laws or obligations; it is a non-binding Senate expression of appreciation. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 4, 2025, and includes a copy to be presented to Mother Beatles.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 537) is a ceremonial Senate recognition of Poder Latinx, a Georgia-based nonprofit organization. It honors the group for its voter registration and civic engagement work with Latino communities, citing specific achievements like 3,792 new voter registrations and outreach efforts (calls, texts, door-knocking) during elections. The resolution does not create new laws or policies - it simply formally commends the organization's contributions to increasing Latino voter participation and addressing barriers like language access. It has no direct legal effect on voters or government operations.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to authorize curbside voting for certain voters who because of disability or age cannot enter a polling place or are unable to wait in line to vote; to provide procedures for form, collection, and tabulation of ballots for such electors; to provide for a pilot program; to revise reporting provisions to reference such ballots; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-150 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility for enrollment under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that certain students whose parents or guardians are on active duty in the United States armed forces are eligible for enrollment in the public school of the attendance zone in which they intend to reside regardless of whether they have entered into a lease, purchased a house, or otherwise secured housing within such attendance zone; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.