A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Andrea Young upon her retirement as Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes and commends the Atlanta Botanical Garden on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. It directly affects the Atlanta Botanical Garden by acknowledging its contributions to conservation, education, and community enrichment over five decades. The resolution highlights the garden's achievements, including its expansion to a second campus in Gainesville and its various conservation initiatives. The Senate will distribute a copy of this resolution to the garden as a gesture of appreciation. This is a ceremonial measure with no changes to laws or funding.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes and commends the City of Hapeville for its historical significance, cultural contributions, and role in Georgia's development. The resolution highlights Hapeville's evolution from an industrial hub to a vibrant community known for its arts, public art initiatives, and strategic location near Atlanta's airport. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide copies of the resolution to the city's mayor and council. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the city's achievements.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes and commends Lee Vaughn for his public service and leadership in Georgia. It directly affects Lee Vaughn, a retired Commissioner of District Two who served as Chairman of Commissioners until his retirement. The resolution highlights his contributions to his community, his current roles in banking and various organizations, and expresses congratulations on his retirement. The Senate also authorizes the Secretary to provide a copy of the resolution to Vaughn for distribution.
Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Senator Emanuel Jones for his distinguished service and contributions to the State of Georgia. It recognizes his long tenure representing the 10th Senate District since 2004, his leadership on various Senate committees, and his extensive community involvement. The Senate formally commends him for his integrity, vision, and dedication to public service.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2A Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of the Department of Public Health, so as to authorize the department to award grants to eligible entities to conduct clinical trials approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration as a part of a multistate consortium using ibogaine as an investigational new drug for the treatment of opioid use disorder, co-occurring substance use disorder, and any other neurological or mental health conditions as related to veterans for which ibogaine demonstrates efficacy; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to provide for contingencies; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Stephanie Johnson for her dedicated service to the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE); and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Articles 2 and 7 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commencement of action and service and default judgment, respectively, so as to provide for defendant notices of certain proceedings and pleadings when such defendant failed to file pleadings; to clarify defendant's right to appear and introduce evidence of damages in certain default judgment actions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 31B of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to charter school capital finance, so as to establish the Georgia Charter School Facilities Authority for the purpose of enabling charter schools to obtain revolving loan funds and other public financing assistance for purposes of constructing, renovating, and rehabilitating educational facilities for such schools;to amend Article 2 of Chapter 17 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission Act," so as to provide for the issuance of general obligation bonds by the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission to provide for educational facilities for charter schools; 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, so as to require all schools that receive state funding with students in any of grades three through five to provide instruction in cursive handwriting to all students by no later than third grade; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
