Sen. Kim Jackson

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to illegal and void contracts generally, so as to prohibit certain agreements involving parallel pricing coordination as unenforceable contracts in general restraint of trade with respect to residential rental properties; to provide for a civil penalty; to provide for educational materials informing residents in this state of the provisions of this Act; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Pamela Collins for receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 8, 10, 34, 35, 45, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to buildings and housing, commerce and trade, labor and industrial relations, law enforcement officers and agencies, public officers and employees, and state government, respectively, so as to provide comprehensive state civil rights laws protecting individuals from discrimination in housing, public accommodations, and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, familial status, or national origin; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide a standard by which state, county, and local law enforcement agencies authorize the engagement of vehicular pursuits; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 333) is a ceremonial Senate commendation for Karl Webster Barnes, recognizing his decades of work in Atlanta's community development and historic preservation. It specifically highlights his roles on zoning boards, leading the West End Historic District expansion, securing federal grants for neighborhood revitalization near Morehouse College, and chairing the Georgia African American Historic Preservation Network. The resolution formally honors his contributions to preserving historic neighborhoods and fostering economic growth in underserved areas. It has no policy impact beyond expressing the Senate's appreciation and will be presented to Barnes as a ceremonial gesture.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to program weights and funding requirements, so as to require that the State Board of Education include instruction in the proper use of a school bus passenger restraint system within its program of safety instruction; to amend Part 6 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to equipment of school buses, so as to require that school buses be equipped with passenger restraint systems; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summarySR 335 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing March 4, 2025, as "Oxford Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It honors Oxford College (part of Emory University) for its 188-year history, academic focus, and contributions to Newton County and Georgia, including supporting over 520 local jobs and 13,000 annual volunteer hours. The resolution has no legal effect - it simply commends the college’s role in education and community service through a symbolic day of recognition. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any individuals or entities beyond this ceremonial acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 336), not a bill with policy changes. It formally congratulates and commends the Junior League of DeKalb County for its community work since 1934, specifically highlighting their distribution of period packs to high schools and hosting workshops on health, leadership, and professional development for women. The resolution has no binding effect or funding provisions - it solely serves to recognize the organization's contributions. The Senate adopted it on March 4, 2025, and will send a copy to the Junior League.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to provide for the establishment of a wholesale prescription drug importation program and the procedures for implementing such program; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for contingent effectiveness upon appropriation of funds; to provide for a short title; to provide for a legislative finding; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 302), not a policy bill. It formally honors Rabbi Alvin Marx Sugarman's life and legacy following his passing. The resolution acknowledges his work fostering interfaith dialogue, co-founding the Atlanta Black Jewish Coalition, advocating for social justice and LGBTQ+ rights, and supporting community initiatives like homeless shelters. The Georgia Senate passed it to express condolences and direct the Secretary to share a copy with his family. It does not create new laws or affect any policies or individuals.