Sen. Kim Jackson

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 536) formally recognizing Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs for his service on the Georgia Supreme Court. It commemorates his career, including his 2022 election as chief justice, his 2024 re-election, and his upcoming resignation effective March 31, 2025. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation with no binding requirements or direct effects on citizens or laws.

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.

Maddy summaryThis resolution symbolically recognizes April 11-17, 2025, as Black Maternal Health Week. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but formally acknowledges the ongoing maternal health crisis affecting Black women and birthing people in the U.S., citing data on higher mortality rates and systemic barriers. The resolution aims to raise awareness about preventable pregnancy-related deaths and disparities, including statistics showing Black women are 2-3 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than White women. It aligns with efforts by organizations like the Black Mamas Matter Alliance to highlight these issues.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 520) formally recognizes and commends Andrews Chapel United Methodist Church for its 150th anniversary. The Senate passed the resolution to honor the church's history, including its founding in 1875 and its long-standing service in the community. It does not create new policies or obligations; it simply expresses the Senate's appreciation through a ceremonial resolution. The church itself is the direct recipient of this recognition.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 519) recognizing the South River Watershed Alliance for its 25th anniversary. It formally commends the Alliance for its work protecting Georgia's South River watershed, which spans seven counties and feeds into the Atlantic Ocean. The resolution has no policy impact or new requirements - it is solely a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the Senate. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 2, 2025.

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 summarySR 515 is a Georgia Senate resolution expressing condolences for the passing of Larry Wayne Grogan, a U.S. Air Force veteran and community member who died on March 20, 2025. The resolution honors his life, military service, family, faith, and contributions to his community in Camilla, Georgia. It does not create new policy or affect any laws, as it is a ceremonial expression of the Senate's sympathy. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia Senate on April 2, 2025.

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.