Sen. Randal Mangham

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide for grants to eligible local units of administration for students living in poverty; to provide for definitions; to provide for the calculation of grant amounts; to provide that a minimum required portion of grant funds be used by local units of administration for direct program expenditures for the benefit of students living in poverty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the General Assembly, so as to provide certain procedures for redistricting of the General Assembly and congressional districts in this state; to provide for certain hearings, information availability, procedures, and notifications; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 140) expressing condolences for the passing of Roosevelt Robinson, a Georgia resident who died on January 5, 2025. The resolution honors his life, family, and character, highlighting his contributions to his community and family, including his marriage to Blanche, three children, and numerous descendants. It has no policy impact or binding effect - it is purely a formal expression of respect from the Georgia Senate. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 6, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 141) dedicates a specific segment of State Route 139/Riverdale Road in Clayton County as the "Honorable Valencia Seay Highway" to honor Senator Valencia Seay's service. It directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage identifying this road section. The resolution recognizes her 17-year tenure in the Georgia Senate, community leadership, and awards, but does not create new laws or affect policy. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no substantive policy impact beyond naming the road.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative Senate resolution (not a substantive bill) honoring Frankie Mae Arnold, a Fairburn, Georgia resident and the city's first African American City Council member (serving 12 years). It expresses the Senate's condolences for her passing, recognizing her community service, awards, and personal qualities like integrity and kindness. The resolution directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy to her family. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws or groups beyond this formal tribute.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 21, 2025, as "Morris Brown College Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It ceremonially recognizes Morris Brown College - a historically significant institution founded in 1885 by the African Methodist Episcopal Church as Georgia's first college solely under African American leadership - and its 130+ years of educational service. The resolution has no policy or funding implications; it is purely commemorative, directing the Senate Secretary to distribute a copy to the college.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Georgia Electric Membership Corporation on 85 years of service and recognizing February 10, 2025, as Georgia EMC Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to exempt sales of clothing and school related supplies during the second week of August each year; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic Senate resolution (SR 123) affirming that birthright citizenship - established by the Fourteenth Amendment and Supreme Court precedent like *Wong Kim Ark* - is a constitutional right. It does not change any law or policy, as birthright citizenship is already protected under existing constitutional law. The resolution expresses the Senate's support for this principle and references historical legal foundations, but it has no binding effect on government actions or immigration policy.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to enact the "Georgia Red Flag Protective Order Act"; to provide definitions; to provide for risk protection order hearings and issuance; to provide for temporary ex parte risk protection orders; to provide for service of notice; to provide for the termination and extension of orders; to provide for surrender and return of firearms, ammunition, and weapons carry licenses; to provide for the reporting of orders; to provide for penalties and liability; to provide for instructional and informational materials to be produced by the Administrative Office of the Courts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.