Sen. Kim Jackson

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding landlord and tenant, so as to prohibit landlords from requiring tenants to provide income information; to authorize tenants to withhold rent payments under certain conditions; to provide for liability of landlords; to prohibit certain late fees; to provide for habitability; to prohibit retaliation; to provide for fair housing; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the University of Georgia women's tennis team for winning the 2025 ITA National Team Indoor Championship; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-9-6.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure of certain information to persons undergoing certain surgical or diagnostic procedures, failure to comply, exceptions, and regulations establishing standards for implementation, so as to prohibit certain examinations on an anesthetized or unconscious patient without prior informed consent; to provide that informed consent shall be deemed valid consent for other medical personnel under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to codes of ethics for government service, so as to provide a definition of "formal charges" regarding ethical violations by members of certain boards, commissions, or authorities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (SR 249) passed by the Georgia Senate to honor the Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council (GMSDC) on its 50th anniversary. It recognizes the GMSDC's role as Georgia's leading supplier diversity organization, highlighting its work connecting over 400 corporations with 1,400+ small and minority-owned businesses that generate over $11 billion annually in revenue. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, expressing the Senate's commendation for the council's economic contributions and community support.

Maddy summarySR 251 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing May 2025 as Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month in Georgia. It does not create new laws or alter funding but aims to raise public and professional awareness about osteoporosis prevention, leveraging statistics on its prevalence (e.g., 54 million U.S. cases, 48,000 Georgia Medicare fractures in 2016) and emphasizing prevention through diet, exercise, and screening. The resolution has no binding requirements but directs the Senate Secretary to distribute copies for public awareness.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 252) is a ceremonial recognition of Delta Air Lines' 100th anniversary, adopted by the Georgia Senate. It commends Delta for its founding in 1925 as the world's first aerial crop-dusting company, its growth to become Atlanta-based airline, and its current role as Georgia's largest employer in aviation (36,000 Georgians) and economic contributor. The resolution highlights Delta's global connectivity, partnerships with Georgia's education systems, and its role in strengthening Georgia's business reputation. It contains no policy changes or legal requirements - only symbolic praise for the airline's centennial milestone.

Maddy summarySR 250 is a ceremonial resolution designating February 26, 2025, as "DeKalb Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It formally recognizes DeKalb County's historical significance, economic contributions, diversity, and leadership - including its educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and governance under CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson. The resolution has no direct policy impact on residents or laws; it serves only as a symbolic gesture of acknowledgment. The Senate adopted it on February 26, 2025, authorizing the Secretary to distribute copies for public awareness.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 11, 2025, as "Georgia Linemen Day" to honor electrical linemen for their service. It specifically recognizes their critical work restoring power during Hurricane Helene, including 18-hour shifts in hazardous conditions that affected thousands. The resolution has no policy or funding changes - it is purely commemorative, urging public acknowledgment of linemen's role in maintaining Georgia's power infrastructure during disasters. The Senate passed it on February 26, 2025, with no further legislative action required.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as to encourage transparency and fairness with respect to rent pricing for residential properties; to prohibit landlords from failing to disclose the total rental price of any residential property and charging deceptive fees for any residential property; to provide for definitions; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.