Sen. RaShaun Kemp

Maddy summaryThis resolution creates a temporary Senate Study Committee focused on identifying strategies to boost Georgia's tourism industry. The committee, composed of five appointed senators (including members from relevant committees), will study tourism opportunities across Georgia's regions and recommend potential policies by December 2025. It does not enact new laws but aims to inform future legislative action on tourism development. The committee's work directly affects Georgia's tourism sector and state government planning. (Procedural resolution; 3 sentences)

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 500) honoring Jamila "Mary Ethel Dozier" Jones, a civil rights activist and community leader. It recognizes her lifelong contributions to the Civil Rights Movement, including her early involvement in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, her role in voter registration campaigns, and her work founding community programs in Atlanta. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 31, 2025, and directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy to her family. As a commemorative measure, it has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution (SR 505) formally congratulates Rhea El-Deiry, a Midtown High School swimmer, for her role in winning the 400 Free Relay championship with a school-record time. It specifically recognizes her contribution to the team’s victory, which broke the school record by seven seconds. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact or binding effect - it simply expresses the Senate’s praise and extends best wishes. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 31, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 509) congratulating Dabney Bond, a member of Midtown High School's girls swim relay team. The resolution recognizes the team's achievement of winning first place in the 400 Free Relay, breaking the school record by seven seconds (3:31.75). It specifically honors Bond alongside teammates Rhea El-Deiry, Katya Tumanova, and Sarah Paisley Owen for their athletic performance and dedication. As a symbolic gesture, the Senate formally extends congratulations to Bond and authorizes distributing a copy of the resolution to her.

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the creation of a Children First Trust Fund; to provide for the investment and reinvestment of a portion of the moneys appropriated into such fund; to provide that returns on such investments shall be used for financial assistance for child care services; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a symbolic resolution congratulating the Midtown High School girls swim relay team for winning first place in the 400 Free Relay with a school-record time of 3:31.75. It specifically recognizes the team members (Rhea El-Deiry, Dabney Bond, Katya Tumanova, and Sarah Paisley Owen) and their achievements in athletics, academics, and teamwork. As a purely ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws or regulations.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Henry Carter on winning the GHSA 4A State Literary Championship in Domestic and International Extemporaneous Speaking; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating Midtown High School for winning the GHSA 4A State Literary Championship in Domestic and International Extemporaneous Speaking; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 506) congratulating Sarah Paisley Owen, a Midtown High School swimmer, for her athletic achievements. It specifically recognizes her role in breaking the school record in the 400 Free Relay and setting state records in the 50 Free and 100 Free events. The resolution expresses the Senate's appreciation for her "exemplary performance" and dedication, with no substantive policy changes or funding involved. It is purely an expression of recognition with no direct impact beyond the ceremonial acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 499) designates April 20-26, 2025, as "Independent Order of Odd Fellows Week" in Georgia. It formally recognizes the organization's 206th anniversary in North America and 180th anniversary in Georgia, as requested by the Georgia chapter. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it serves only as a ceremonial acknowledgment. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate on March 31, 2025.