Sen. Sheikh Rahman

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 summaryThis resolution designates February 6, 2025, as "Keep Georgia Beautiful Day" at the Georgia State Capitol. It formally recognizes the work of the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation and its network of local affiliates, which organize community cleanups, recycling programs, and beautification initiatives across Georgia. The resolution has no policy or funding provisions - it is purely a ceremonial acknowledgment of the foundation's annual volunteer efforts and community impact.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SR 79) is a commemorative resolution passed by the Georgia Senate to honor Judge Dorothy Toth Beasley following her death in May 2024. It recognizes her historic role as Georgia’s first female appellate judge (appointed to the Georgia Court of Appeals in 1984) and the state’s first female chief judge (1995), highlighting her pioneering career in law, including arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court and her introduction of community service as a criminal sentence in Fulton County. The resolution expresses the Senate’s condolences to her family and acknowledges her contributions to justice, civic education, and community advocacy. As a symbolic gesture with no policy changes, it does not affect any laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates January 28, 2025, as "Gwinnett Chamber Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It formally recognizes the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce for its 77-year service to businesses in Gwinnett County, including its role representing over 2,000 members and 22,000 businesses. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a ceremonial acknowledgment with no funding or regulatory changes. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate on January 29, 2025.

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that legislative and congressional reapportionment be done by an independent nonpartisan commission instead of the General Assembly; to provide for definitions; to provide for powers, duties, responsibilities, and resources for such commission; to provide for guidelines for reapportionment; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to establish the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions and affirmative defenses; to provide for criminal penalties; to require a notice by certain firearm dealers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state board of education, so as to require the establishment of a program and state-wide database by the State Board of Education relating to threats to safety made on or impacting school campuses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the department of public safety, so as to provide for the establishment of a program to educate the public on safe storage of firearms, contingent upon funding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for Medicaid expansion; to provide for the submission of a waiver request, necessary amendments, and other documents; to provide for savings to be deposited into the Indigent Care Trust Fund; to create the Advisory Commission on the PeachCare Plus Program; to provide for members and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative notification and approval; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.