Sen. Sally Harrell

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)

A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Impact of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence on Children and Platform Privacy Protection Study Committee; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (SR 474) creating a Senate committee to study higher education affordability in Georgia. It establishes a 5-member committee (appointed by the Senate President) to examine issues like Georgia's high student loan debt, low college completion rates, and the lack of a means-tested scholarship program - while noting $1.6 billion in education lottery reserves. The committee must report findings and potential legislative recommendations by December 1, 2025. The resolution itself does not enact policy changes but directs the committee to investigate solutions for making college more affordable for Georgians.

Maddy summaryThis resolution creates a Senate Study Committee to examine inclusive educational settings for students with disabilities in Georgia. The committee, appointed by the Senate President, will study current conditions, benefits (like improved academic performance and independence), and barriers to inclusion, then recommend potential legislative changes. It does not enact new laws but will report findings by December 2025. The committee’s work directly affects students with disabilities and educators in Georgia’s public schools. The resolution is procedural, focusing solely on research and recommendations, not immediate policy implementation.

Maddy summaryThis resolution creates a Senate committee to study the history and impact of Rosenwald schools in Georgia. The committee will examine how these schools, built in the early 1900s for Black students in rural areas, affected education and economic opportunities for African Americans. The committee must complete its work and submit a report by December 1, 2025, focusing on the schools' legacy and potential lessons for today. This is a procedural resolution establishing a study group, not a law changing policies.

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.

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.

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

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors William Edwards, a University of North Georgia student and Army ROTC cadet, for being named a presidential fellow at the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress. It recognizes his academic achievements (including a perfect 4.0 GPA), military leadership roles, ROTC scholarship, and participation in programs like the Russian language scholarship. The resolution is purely ceremonial, expressing the Senate's congratulations and best wishes without creating any new policies or obligations.