Sen. Sheikh Rahman

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide a standard by which state, county, and local law enforcement agencies authorize the engagement of vehicular pursuits; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to program weights and funding requirements, so as to require that the State Board of Education include instruction in the proper use of a school bus passenger restraint system within its program of safety instruction; to amend Part 6 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to equipment of school buses, so as to require that school buses be equipped with passenger restraint systems; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, commencing a month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and extending best wishes to all in Georgia and around the world for a joyous and meaningful observance of Eid al-Fitr; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending Habitat for Humanity Georgia and its Georgia affiliates and recognizing March 5, 2025, as Habitat for Humanity Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates July 2025 as Muslim American Heritage Month in Georgia. It encourages state and local governments, schools, and businesses to hold commemorative events honoring Muslim Americans' contributions to Georgia and the U.S. in areas like charity, medicine, culture, and the economy. The resolution has no legal force or funding impact - it is a symbolic recognition intended to promote awareness and appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 322) is a ceremonial Senate recognition of retired Sergeant Major Karen Beamon for her 26-year service in the U.S. Army Reserve. It formally commends her roles as Chief of the AGR Boards Branch, instructor at military training schools, and her post-retirement work developing training materials. The resolution does not create new laws or affect policies; it solely honors her military career and community involvement. It was adopted by the Senate on March 3, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution creates a Georgia committee to replace the state's statue of Alexander Hamilton Stephens with one of Jimmy Carter in the U.S. Capitol's National Statuary Hall Collection. The committee will select a location for the removed Stephens statue, choose a sculptor for Carter's statue, estimate all costs (including transportation and ceremonies), and secure private funding to cover expenses. The bill is procedural, outlining the committee's structure, duties, and a 2025 deadline for completion, without changing substantive law.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 302), not a policy bill. It formally honors Rabbi Alvin Marx Sugarman's life and legacy following his passing. The resolution acknowledges his work fostering interfaith dialogue, co-founding the Atlanta Black Jewish Coalition, advocating for social justice and LGBTQ+ rights, and supporting community initiatives like homeless shelters. The Georgia Senate passed it to express condolences and direct the Secretary to share a copy with his family. It does not create new laws or affect any policies or individuals.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 9 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grants for educational programs, so as to establish a program to support recruitment of teachers by providing grant funds to be paid by public schools to student teachers participating in the required student teaching component of their teacher education programs; to provide for applications for grants; to provide for maximum payments; to require the State Board of Education to establish rules and regulations to implement the program; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Brookwood High School girls swim and dive team for winning the 2025 GHSA Class 6A State Swimming and Diving Championship; and for other purposes.