Sen. Sally Harrell

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 231 is a commemorative bill that dedicates the interchange of State Route 400/US 19 and State Route 140/Holcomb Bridge Road in Fulton County. This interchange will be named the Officer Jeremy Labonte Memorial Interchange, honoring the life and service of Officer Jeremy Labonte of the City of Roswell Police Department.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Atlanta independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $50,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older with an aggregate maximum of $487,804,878.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 551) symbolically recognizes and commends the Country of Bangladesh for its 53 years of diplomatic relations with the United States. It acknowledges Bangladesh's socioeconomic progress, strong bilateral ties, and contributions to regional stability, including trade valued at $10.6 billion in 2024. The resolution has no legal effect or direct impact on individuals or policies; it is purely a formal expression of support.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 543) that formally commends Mother Willie Bell Beatles for her 97th birthday and lifetime of community service. The resolution honors her 68 years of residency in Thomasville, 71 years of church involvement at First Mount Selah Baptist Church, and her role as a family matriarch (with 10 children, 20 grandchildren, etc.). It does not create any new laws or obligations; it is a non-binding Senate expression of appreciation. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 4, 2025, and includes a copy to be presented to Mother Beatles.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to authorize curbside voting for certain voters who because of disability or age cannot enter a polling place or are unable to wait in line to vote; to provide procedures for form, collection, and tabulation of ballots for such electors; to provide for a pilot program; to revise reporting provisions to reference such ballots; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution (SR 514) formally recognizes April 2025 as Autism Acceptance Month and April 2, 2025, as World Autism Awareness Day. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic gesture to promote inclusion for individuals with autism. The resolution highlights the importance of early intervention and support services while shifting focus from awareness to acceptance. It was adopted by the Senate on April 2, 2025, and directs the Senate Secretary to distribute copies to the public and press.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws relating to the governing authority of DeKalb County and creating a chairman and board of commissioners of said county, approved March 8, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 3237), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3900), an Act approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6137), an Act approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3811), and an Act approved July 29, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 4069), so as to revise administrative procedures related to verification of ethics complaints; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia's working women for their contributions toward building strong families and supporting the Georgia Economy; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution creates a Senate Study Committee focused on improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists in Georgia. It addresses rising pedestrian and cyclist fatalities (with Georgia ranked 6th most dangerous state for pedestrians in 2022), current laws that often treat pedestrian strikes as minor offenses, and gaps in enforcement and reporting. The committee will study these issues and recommend legislative changes to strengthen penalties, improve enforcement, and prioritize safety infrastructure. The committee, composed of five Senate members appointed by the President, must submit findings by December 2025. This is a procedural step to research solutions, not a law that changes policy directly.

Maddy summaryThis resolution creates a temporary Senate Study Committee focused on examining unscrupulous companion animal breeding practices, such as puppy mills and backyard breeding operations. The committee, composed of five appointed Senate members, will study issues including animal welfare concerns, enforcement gaps in existing laws, and impacts on shelters and communities. It will issue recommendations by December 1, 2025, but does not enact new laws or directly affect any specific group. As a procedural resolution, it solely establishes a study body with no immediate policy changes.