Sen. Nan Orrock

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minors, so as to provide for social media and internet safety for minors; to provide for account termination upon the request of minors or their parents or guardians; to provide for the deletion of personal information, subject to exceptions; to increase the amount of the fine for which providers of a social media platform may be liable; to create a civil remedy for minors to recover damages against providers of a social media platform; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 170) designates February 18, 2025, as "Clark Atlanta University Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It formally recognizes the university's historical significance as the nation's first four-year liberal arts college serving a primarily African American student population, its current contributions to Georgia's economy ($541 million annual impact), and its academic programs and community engagement. The resolution does not create new laws or policies; it is a commemorative gesture honoring the institution's role in education, research, and community service. The Senate directs the Secretary to provide copies to Clark Atlanta University and its president.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 171) symbolically recognizes February 11, 2025, as the "Interfaith Children's Movement's 14th Annual Day" at Georgia's state capitol. It honors the Interfaith Children's Movement (ICM), an organization founded in 2001 that advocates for children's well-being through faith-based coalition building, policy work on healthcare and juvenile justice, and youth engagement programs. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a ceremonial acknowledgment by the Georgia Senate, not a law creating new requirements or funding. The Senate formally adopted it on February 12, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (SR 172), not a policy bill. It formally honors Paul Zucca, a longtime community advocate in Southeast Atlanta, following his death on October 31, 2024. The resolution recognizes his work leading the Grant Park Neighborhood Association, supporting neighborhood schools, advocating for Zoo Atlanta, and his dedication to family and community. It expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences to his family and community.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 147) is a Senate recognition of the Launch, Expose, Advise, Direct (L.E.A.D.) Center for Youth, an Atlanta-based nonprofit. It commends the organization for using sports-based programs (baseball for boys, tennis for girls) in Atlanta Public Schools to help Black youth develop leadership, academic skills, and social-emotional resilience while addressing poverty and trauma. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funding; it is a formal expression of support for the L.E.A.D. Center's work. It specifically acknowledges their model where program participation is tied to academic and behavioral commitments, removing cost barriers for families.

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to repeal the recognition of marriage as only the union of man and woman; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to repeal Chapter 2B, relating to promise scholarship accounts, including both Articles 1 and 2 of said chapter, relating to the Georgia Education Savings Authority and the "Georgia Promise Scholarship Act," respectively; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 149) formally recognizes and commends the Shepherd Center for its 50 years of service as a rehabilitation provider in Atlanta. It highlights the center's mission to support individuals with neurological conditions like spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, and multiple sclerosis, as well as its role in community initiatives such as the 1996 Paralympics and the Peachtree Road Race wheelchair division. The resolution has no policy or funding impact - it is purely ceremonial, expressing the Senate's appreciation for the center's work. It directly affects the Shepherd Center by honoring its anniversary.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide for grants to eligible local units of administration for students living in poverty; to provide for definitions; to provide for the calculation of grant amounts; to provide that a minimum required portion of grant funds be used by local units of administration for direct program expenditures for the benefit of students living in poverty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summarySR 144 is a symbolic resolution recognizing February 3-7, 2025, as National School Counseling Week. It does not create new policies or affect specific groups; instead, it formally acknowledges the role of school counselors in supporting student success. The resolution highlights counselors' contributions to students' academic, career, and social development without implementing any concrete changes. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate on February 10, 2025, and directs the Senate Secretary to share a copy with the Georgia School Counselor Association.