Sen. Tonya Anderson

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 28, 2025, as Georgia Caregivers Day to honor caregivers across the state. It directly recognizes both professional caregivers (nearly 4.6 million in the U.S.) and family caregivers (estimated at 44 million) who assist individuals with aging or disabilities. The key mechanism is the Senate’s formal acknowledgment of their role in enabling people to remain safely at home, expressing gratitude for their commitment. This is a ceremonial resolution with no new programs, funding, or legal requirements; it simply commemorates caregivers through official recognition.

Maddy summarySR 285 is a ceremonial resolution designating February 28, 2025, as "Andrew J. Young Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It recognizes the late civil rights leader, diplomat, and Atlanta mayor Andrew J. Young for his lifetime of public service, including his role as Georgia's first Black U.S. Representative since Reconstruction, his work as U.S. Ambassador to the UN, and his economic development leadership as Atlanta's mayor. The resolution has no binding policy effects - it is purely a commemorative gesture to honor his legacy. The Senate adopted it on February 27, 2025.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for a permanent absentee voter list; to provide for procedures regarding such list; to provide for maintenance of such list; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum wage, so as to revise certain provisions regarding the minimum wage law; to provide for an increase in the minimum wage; to provide for annual minimum wage increases to match the rising cost of living; to provide a credit toward the minimum wage for employers of tipped workers; to eliminate various eligibility exemptions from the minimum wage; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to barbers and cosmetologists, so as to remove the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers from the jurisdiction of the Secretary of State; to make such board a division of the Department of Public Health; to make conforming changes; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 263) formally congratulates Jefferson High School's volleyball team for winning the 2024 GHSA 3A State Championship - their first championship in school history. It specifically recognizes the team's achievement, their "HEART" values (harmony, empowerment, appreciation, resilience, trust), and their coaches and players. The resolution has no policy impact; it is purely ceremonial, expressing the Senate's praise through a formal statement. It does not affect any laws, funding, or regulations, and directly honors the named high school team and its members.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Anita Reynolds Howard, recipient of the 2025 Career Women's Network Women of Achievement Award; 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 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.