Sen. Nan Orrock

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 863 (SR 863) recognizes and commends Diesha Ranaldson-Blackmon for her service in the U.S. Navy (2009-2019) and her subsequent community work, including her role as a life coach supporting veterans through Sanctum Peace. The resolution, adopted by the Georgia Senate on February 26, 2026, formally honors her leadership, military service, and dedication to veterans' wellness. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Ranaldson-Blackmon as a gesture of appreciation. This is a ceremonial resolution with no policy impact or legal effect.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 864), not a bill with policy changes. It formally recognizes and commends Sergeant First Class (Ret.) Yvonne Barrett for her 29 years of military service (1989-2018) in the U.S. Army, highlighting her leadership roles, commitment to unit welfare, and post-military humanitarian work. The resolution has no legal effect or direct impact on any policies or individuals beyond honoring her service. It was adopted by the Senate on February 26, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 867) formally recognizes Possibilities Unlimited for Women, Inc. (PUFW), a non-profit organization supporting women affected by domestic violence. It commends PUFW for providing resources like financial assistance, job skills training, and educational scholarships, without creating new laws or altering policies. The resolution serves only as a ceremonial honor, with no direct impact on legislation or beneficiaries beyond acknowledging the organization's work.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 860), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes and commends Major Tracy Reed for her 15-year service in the U.S. Army, her military awards, her community involvement, and her character. The resolution has no policy effect or funding provisions - it simply expresses the Georgia Senate's appreciation through a formal commendation. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 26, 2026.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Morehouse School of Medicine, for her historic leadership, distinguished career in medicine and research, and extraordinary contributions to advancing health equity; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 861) recognizing Shameka A. Jones for her military service and community contributions. It formally commends her six-year U.S. Army career - including roles at Fort Gordon, Korea, and Fort Gilliam - and her recognition as Soldier of the Year and Sergeant Audie Murphy Club member. The resolution directs the Senate Secretary to provide Jones with a copy of the resolution, honoring her leadership and service to Georgia citizens. It has no policy impact or funding changes, serving solely as a symbolic gesture of appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 26, 2026, as "HBCU AWARE FEST Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It symbolically recognizes the HBCU AWAREFEST event organized by the Student Freedom Initiative (SFI) and its partners, which focuses on student debt solutions and economic mobility. The resolution has no binding policy effect - it is purely ceremonial, extending the Senate's acknowledgment to SFI and the event's goals.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 34, 48, and 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, revenue and taxation, and social services, respectively, so as to provide for certain protections of caregivers; to provide for duration of sick leave; to revise a definition; to increase the tax credit for qualified caregiving expenses; to provide for no displacement from other programs; to provide for related matters; 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 under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide for a course of instruction in legal literacy and life skills; to provide for the adoption of content standards for such instruction; to require that each local board of education and other public school governing body offer a course of instruction based on such content standards; to require that students complete such course of study prior to graduation; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to authorize the State Board of Education to establish a student personal development and career readiness program; to provide for the selection of third-party providers to administer the program; to provide requirements for approved program providers; to provide for disbursement of funds to approved program providers; to provide for reporting; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.