Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Senate Rosenwald Schools Study Committee to investigate the history and impact of Rosenwald schools, which were 5,000 schools built in the early 1900s to educate African American children in the South through a partnership between Julius Rosenwald and Booker T. Washington. The committee consists of five Senate members appointed by the Senate President, who will research the conditions, needs, and issues related to these schools and submit findings or legislative recommendations before the committee is dissolved on December 1, 2026. Funding for the committee comes from Senate appropriations, and members receive standard legislative allowances for up to five days of service. The study focuses particularly on Rosenwald schools in Georgia, where the program funded over 240 schools serving more than 35,000 children across 103 counties.
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Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes and commends Salem Bible Church on the occasion of its 135th anniversary. The document highlights the church's historical milestones, including its founding in Atlanta, rebuilding efforts after a fire, and recent expansion under Pastor Jasper Williams Jr. It directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy of the resolution to the church for distribution. The measure does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the church's long history and community service.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a temporary Senate Study Committee to examine market competition and antitrust enforcement in Georgia. The five-member committee will investigate economic concentration in sectors like housing, technology, agriculture, healthcare, and retail, and compare Georgia's policies with those of other states. Funded through Senate appropriations, the committee will hold meetings and submit a final report by December 1, 2026, which may include recommendations for new legislation. The bill does not change any existing laws but establishes a study group to evaluate potential policy improvements.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes and commends Samuel L. Tillman of Decatur, Georgia for his contributions to public service. The resolution honors his military service in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and his 22-year career as Chief of Staff to State Senator Emanuel Jones. It also acknowledges his work with the DeKalb County Board of Elections and his service alongside Deputy Insurance Commissioner Tim Riles. The Senate resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the document to Mr. Tillman.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a temporary Senate Study Committee to research and recommend plans for a Museum of African American History and Culture in Georgia. The committee will consist of five senators, including the Senate Majority and Minority Leaders and the chair of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, who will study the needs and conditions for establishing such a museum. The group will meet over time and receive funding from Senate appropriations, with the goal of collecting historical materials, coordinating with institutions, and developing strategies to promote African American history and culture in the state. The committee is authorized to submit a report with findings and legislative recommendations before it dissolves on December 1, 2026.
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Wilcox County High School Lady Patriots basketball team for winning the 2026 GHSA Class A Division II Girls Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes and commends Mrs. Angela W. Touhy for her long and distinguished service to the Georgia State Senate. It directly affects Mrs. Touhy by officially honoring her career, which includes over 35 years of public service in state administration and legislative support roles. The resolution highlights her contributions to the Senate Appropriations Committee and her continued work assisting the committee after retirement in 2022. The Senate authorized the Secretary to provide a copy of this resolution to Mrs. Touhy as a formal acknowledgment of her service.
Maddy summarySR 789 creates a Senate Study Committee to examine how artificial intelligence impacts Georgia's film and television industry, particularly concerning job losses for creative workers and concerns about AI replacing human artistry. The committee, composed of five senators (with bipartisan co-chairs), a state economic development official, and two Georgia Film Academy representatives, will study these issues and may recommend future legislation. The committee expires on December 1, 2026, and will not enact laws itself but will produce a report with findings and potential policy suggestions.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 41 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to residential and commercial general contractors, so as to provide for licensure of home inspectors; to provide for reciprocity of licensure; to provide for licensure of companies performing home inspections; to provide for minimum requirements to apply for licensure; to provide for continuing education requirements; to require home inspectors to maintain insurance; to provide for standards of practice and unfair trade practices; to provide for exceptions; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for a legislative purpose; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution creates a temporary Senate committee to study whether Georgia should compensate student teachers during their training. The committee will examine financial challenges for unpaid student teachers, impacts on educator recruitment (especially in high-need schools), cost estimates, and successful models from other states. It does not enact paid student teaching but will recommend potential legislation by December 2025. The committee expires on that date and has no authority to implement changes.