Sen. Randal Mangham

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.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (SR 47), not a bill with policy changes. It designates February 5, 2025, as "Physician's Day" at the Georgia state capitol to honor Georgia physicians. The resolution recognizes physicians' roles in patient care, trust, and community health, citing over 27,750 physicians in Georgia as of 2023. It has no binding effect or concrete policy impact - it serves only to publicly salute physicians through a ceremonial recognition.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to provide for equal athletic opportunities for public school students; to provide for a cause of action; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; 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.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial Senate Resolution (SR 46) designates January 28, 2025, as "Bryan Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It recognizes Bryan County, Georgia, for its history, rapid population growth (48% from 2010-2020), economic development, and contributions to the state. The resolution has no policy changes or funding impacts - it solely serves to commemorate the county through a formal acknowledgment by the Georgia Senate. This is a standard recognition resolution with no direct effect on residents or laws.

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.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 9-15, 2025, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week at Georgia’s state capitol. It symbolically recognizes the impact of multiple sclerosis (affecting nearly 1 million people in the U.S.) and acknowledges the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s work. The resolution encourages Georgians to learn about MS and support those affected by the disease and their families. It has no binding policy effects or funding changes - it is purely a ceremonial observance.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grants of pardons, paroles, and other relief, so as to provide for procedures when a person is denied parole after completing certain prerequisites; to provide for a video conference hearing where prospective parolees can be heard and seek information from the board; to provide that the board submit written findings if the tentative parole month is delayed; to provide notice to members of the board when a majority votes to deny or delay release; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Brookwood High School girls swimming and diving team for winning the 2023-2024 GHSA Class 7A State Swimming and Diving Championship; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Grayson High School football team for winning the 2024 GHSA Class 6A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.