A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Atlanta Children's Day Shelter for 40 years of service to Georgia's children and families; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors Master Sergeant Melissa Calvert-Shropshire for her dedicated service to the United States Army and the State of Georgia. The bill recognizes her military career spanning from 1999, including deployments to Kuwait and Iraq, and her current role as a Senior Human Resources Sergeant in Decatur, Georgia. It formally commends her contributions to national security and expresses appreciation for her leadership and commitment to public service. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the document to Master Sergeant Calvert-Shropshire.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally commends Phenola Culbreath, a pioneering African American flight attendant from Atlanta. The resolution honors her historic career as one of the first Black employees at Southern Bell and one of the first Black stewardesses hired by Delta Air Lines, where she served for 36 years. It recognizes her achievements in breaking racial barriers in the workforce and her contributions to civil rights through her professional service. The Senate resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide an official copy of the commendation to Ms. Culbreath.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution recognizes and commends the Shia Ismaili Muslim Community for their contributions to Georgia's economy, culture, and civic life. It also commemorates the month of Ramadan and the Persian New Year holiday Navroz, which marks the spring equinox. The bill highlights the community's diverse roles as business owners, educators, healthcare providers, and engaged citizens who support local nonprofits and charitable organizations. The resolution directs the Senate Secretary to distribute copies of the document to the public and press.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 869), not a law-changing bill. It formally recognizes and commends Mayor Craig L. Newton of Norcross, Georgia, for his public service, including being the first African American mayor elected in Gwinnett County (2017) and serving over 20 years in local government. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Senate's appreciation through words of commendation. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate on February 26, 2026.
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Brookwood High School boys swim team for winning the 2026 GHSA Class 6A State Swimming Championship; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide for a course of instruction in legal literacy and life skills; to provide for the adoption of content standards for such instruction; to require that each local board of education and other public school governing body offer a course of instruction based on such content standards; to require that students complete such course of study prior to graduation; 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 Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide that nonemergency rules or regulations adopted by the State Election Board within 180 days of an election shall not be effective for such election; to provide that certain changes to election practices or procedures made by a local election superintendent within 180 days of an election shall not be effective for such election; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporations, partnerships, and associations, so as to restrict the powers of business corporations, nonprofit corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships, and limited liability companies to only the powers the General Assembly expressly grants; to provide for purposes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to increase transparency and accountability in the insurance industry and at the office of the Commissioner of Insurance; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative purpose; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
