Sen. RaShaun Kemp

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 704) is a ceremonial Senate measure congratulating the nonprofit organization Raising Expectations on its 30th anniversary of serving youth in Georgia. It specifically recognizes the organization's work supporting over 3,500 first-generation college students from low-income backgrounds through year-round academic, leadership, and college-to-career programs. The resolution has no policy or funding impact - it solely expresses the Senate's commendation for the organization's community contributions. As a procedural resolution, it does not affect any laws or individuals beyond this formal acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes and commends the Georgia School of Orthodontics (GSO) for its work training orthodontists and providing affordable, high-quality dental care in Georgia. It specifically highlights GSO's new John Lewis Legacy Scholarships - funded by an $8.5 million initiative providing 47 three-year scholarships over 12 years - and its community program "Gift of a Smile," which offers free dental care to children, adults, and veterans. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but expresses legislative support for the school's mission and community impact. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia Senate in February 2026.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 695) commending the Georgia Aquarium for its 20th anniversary. It recognizes the aquarium as a major cultural institution, tourist attraction, and leader in education, animal welfare, and conservation since opening in 2005. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely offers formal praise for the aquarium’s community and environmental contributions. (Note: This is a procedural resolution, not a bill with legislative changes.)

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to promote and advance state-wide literacy and reading education efforts; to include Quality Basic Education funding for school based literacy coaches in each public school in this state with students in any of grades kindergarten through three; to require all children to attend kindergarten prior to enrolling in first grade, subject to exception; to provide for consideration of such recommendations by the State Board of Education; to provide for a comprehensive state-wide promotional campaign for literacy awareness; to provide a short title; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to prohibit federal immigration authorities from utilizing certain technologies to identify individuals for certain purposes; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commissions and other agencies, so as to provide for the establishment of the Georgia Artificial Intelligence Commission; to provide for responsibilities; to provide for purpose; to provide for assignment to the Georgia Technology Authority; to provide for annual reports; to provide for membership, terms, meetings, and compensation; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution recognizing the League of Women Voters of Georgia (LWVGA) for its historical and ongoing work in voter education, election advocacy, and civic engagement. It does not create new laws, impose requirements, or directly affect any individuals or policies. The resolution formally acknowledges the LWVGA's role since 1920 - from advancing suffrage to modern efforts on election reform and voting rights - without implementing any concrete policy changes. As a procedural resolution, it serves solely to honor the organization's contributions to Georgia's democratic process.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commemorating the Georgia School of Orthodontics on the occasion of its 10th anniversary and inviting its leadership to be recognized by the Georgia Senate; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 666) formally recognizes Eden Pethel, an eighth-grade home-schooled student from Pendergrass, Georgia, for winning a state license plate design competition. The bill commemorates her winning design, which will become an official Georgia license plate celebrating the U.S. 250th anniversary. It has no policy impact or funding provisions - it is purely ceremonial recognition by the Georgia Senate. The resolution was recently adopted by the Senate and directs the Secretary to provide a copy to Eden Pethel.

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bishop William "Bill" Harris and recognizing February 17, 2026, as Bishop William "Bill" Harris Day; and for other purposes.