Sen. Elena Parent

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends the Harlem Globetrotters on their 100th anniversary. It directly affects the Harlem Globetrotters organization by acknowledging their historical contributions to basketball, their role in breaking racial barriers, and their work as ambassadors of goodwill in over 120 countries. The resolution highlights the team's impact on youth empowerment through their youth foundation and clinics, and authorizes the Senate Secretary to provide a copy of the document to the organization. This is a ceremonial measure that does not change laws or policies but serves to honor the team's 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 increase the amount of a tax credit based on the federal tax credit for certain child and dependent care expenses to 40 percent of such federal tax credit; to provide for a child income tax credit; to provide for definitions; to provide for limitations and proration; to provide for rules and regulations; to revise a tax credit for employers providing child care; to decrease the number of children who use the facility that are required to be children of employees to qualify for such credit; to increase the amount of the credit; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally commends the Atlanta World Cup Host Committee for its efforts in preparing Georgia to host matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The bill recognizes the committee's work alongside partners like the Atlanta Sports Council and various state agencies in securing the event, which will feature eight matches in Atlanta starting in June 2026. The resolution highlights specific achievements including over $5 billion in private development, $100 million in infrastructure investments, and plans for community programs through partnerships with organizations like the Boys and Girls Clubs of Georgia. Additionally, it acknowledges the support from local businesses, over 3,000 volunteers, and projected economic benefits for the state. The Senate formally recognizes these contributions through an official commendation that will be distributed to the committee.

Maddy summaryThis Georgia state resolution establishes a temporary committee to replace the state's existing statue of Alexander Hamilton Stephens in the National Statuary Hall Collection with a new statue of former President Jimmy Carter. The eight-member committee, appointed by state officials, will select a sculptor, design the new statue, and secure private funding to cover all costs including creation, transportation, and a dedication ceremony. Once the new statue is approved by federal authorities, the old Stephens statue will be moved to a location designated by the committee within Georgia. The committee will dissolve on December 1, 2026, after completing the replacement process.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding torts, so as to provide a cause of action against the knowing and unauthorized use of an individual's photograph or image together with representations of nudity or sexually explicit conduct; to provide for stays of such causes of action; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation, so as to provide certain fee waivers for active duty members of the military, veterans, and family members; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending the restaurant industry of Georgia and recognizing March 10, 2026, as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution recognizes the significant disparities in maternal health outcomes for Black women and acknowledges the need for healthcare improvements to achieve health equity. It highlights that Black women in Georgia are nearly three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than non-Hispanic white women, despite factors like access to care and socioeconomic status not fully explaining this gap. The resolution calls attention to systemic issues such as racial bias in healthcare, the closure of rural labor and delivery units, and the importance of supporting services like doula care. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal acknowledgment of these statistics and the need for future action.

A RESOLUTION urging the Department of Insurance, in collaboration with the Department of Community Health, to meet with stakeholders to explore best practices in the medical surveillance of patients after primary therapy for breast cancer and to provide any recommendations; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Andrea Barclay for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.