Sen. Tonya Anderson

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) designating February 10, 2025, as "Blue and White Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It formally recognizes the community service work of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. in Georgia, specifically highlighting their efforts on health equity, voter engagement, and social justice. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes; it is a symbolic gesture of commendation by the Georgia Senate.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 113) formally honors Georgia's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) for their healthcare contributions. It recognizes their long history in Georgia (since 1916), their role in providing anesthesia services across all medical settings - including critical care in rural areas where they serve as the primary anesthesia providers for many hospitals and obstetric care. The resolution has no policy or funding changes; it is purely a ceremonial acknowledgment of their work. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate in February 2025.

A RESOLUTION celebrating the achievements and capabilities of young Georgians and recognizing March 18, 2025, as Georgia Children & Youth Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 4, 2025, as "Rosa Parks Day" at the state capitol to honor Rosa Parks' legacy. It commemorates her pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement, specifically her 1955 refusal to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, recognizing her contributions through an official state observance. It does not affect any laws, programs, or individuals beyond the symbolic designation of the date.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 13, 2025, as "South Fulton County Legislative Day" at the Georgia Capitol. It recognizes elected officials and residents from South Fulton County - including the cities of College Park, Union City, East Point, and others - for celebrating the county's economic strengths, transportation infrastructure, and community contributions. The resolution formally invites these officials and constituents to the Capitol to highlight the county's business environment, manufacturing presence, and role in Atlanta's convention industry. No policy changes or financial obligations are created; it is purely a ceremonial observance.

Maddy summarySR 108 is a symbolic resolution recognizing January 23, 2025, as "Doula Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It formally acknowledges the work of doulas, particularly those serving Black communities and addressing maternal health disparities, including their role in improving birth outcomes and reducing preventable maternal mortality. The resolution highlights the contributions of specific Georgia-based doula organizations and advocates, such as the Bellies to Babies Foundation and Black doulas, without creating new laws or funding. As a procedural resolution, it serves to honor these professionals' impact on maternal care rather than implementing policy changes.

Maddy summarySR 100 is a Georgia Senate resolution honoring the late State Senator Vincent D. Fort, who served the 39th District from 1996 to 2017. It commemorates his legislative work, including authoring Georgia's first hate crimes law (2001) and the Georgia Fair Lending Act (2003), and directs the Senate to share the resolution with his family. This procedural resolution has no policy impact - it formally expresses the Senate's condolences and recognizes his legacy.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to provide for an income tax credit equal to 20 percent of the federal earned income tax credit; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kathy Hogan Trocheck, who is also recognized internationally under the pen name Mary Kay Andrews; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 16 and 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses and to domestic relations, respectively, so as to prohibit persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes of family violence from receiving, possessing, or transporting a firearm and to prohibit persons subject to family violence protective orders from receiving, possessing, or transporting a firearm; to provide for definitions; to provide an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.