Sen. Matt Brass

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as to provide for disaster mitigation improvements and broadband services infrastructure in projects of downtown development authorities and development authorities; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Herman Parker; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 12, Chapter 11 of Title 15, and Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation, Juvenile Code, and programs and protection for children and youth, respectively, so as to strengthen laws and supports for foster children and foster families; to authorize the Department of Human Services to partner with child-placing agencies to assist with casework services; to provide varying levels of training required for experienced foster parents or respite caregivers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION condemning the Congress of the United States for pursuing impeachment proceedings against President Donald J. Trump; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education generally, so as to provide for public forums at public institutions of higher education; to prevent the creation of "free speech zones" at public institutions of higher education; to require public institutions of higher education to develop materials, programs, and procedures related to expressive activity; to provide for penalties; to provide for a limitation period; to provide for a waiver of immunities; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending the 2020 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides for their exemplary service; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending Lillian E. Smith for her work as a gifted writer, educator, and activist who was one of the first prominent white southerners to openly denounce racial segregation and be recognized by the Georgia State Senate; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the exceptional public service and dedicated volunteerism of Tony Funari of Braselton, Georgia; 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 provide for lifetime weapons carry licenses; to provide for and revise fees; to provide for background check reviews of lifetime weapons carry license holders; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION appointing the honorary position of Senate chaplain; and for other purposes.