Sen. Tonya Anderson

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-150 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility for enrollment under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that certain students whose parents or guardians are on active duty in the United States armed forces are eligible for enrollment in the public school of the attendance zone in which they intend to reside regardless of whether they have entered into a lease, purchased a house, or otherwise secured housing within such attendance zone; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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 is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 518) recognizing Ascend Church for its third anniversary. It formally commends the church for its community service and religious work, as described in the resolution's "whereas" clauses. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it is purely symbolic acknowledgment by the Senate. It does not impact any laws, funding, or individuals beyond issuing this formal commendation to the church.

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 393 is a Georgia Senate resolution creating a temporary study committee focused on family caregiver support. It establishes a five-member committee (appointed by the Senate President) to examine challenges faced by Georgia’s over 1 million family caregivers, including their healthcare coordination needs, workplace conflicts, and emotional/financial burdens. The committee will study these issues and recommend potential legislative actions by December 1, 2025, after which the committee will be abolished. This resolution does not enact new laws but sets up a process to inform future policy decisions.

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 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.