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DeKalb County, GA

Part of metro Atlanta, DeKalb is densely populated and includes parts of Atlanta, Decatur, and Stone Mountain. It has a diverse economy and population.

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SR 312

International Franchise Association; recognize

Summary

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the International Franchise Association for its contributions to economic growth and small business development; and for other purposes.

Committees

Committees House Committee: N/A Senate Committee: N/A

Sponsors

Esteves, Jason (35th); Halpern, Sonya (39th); Orrock, Nan (36th); McLaurin, Josh (14th); Kemp, RaShaun (38th); Jones, Emanuel (10th); James, Donzella (28th); Wicks, Kenya (34th)

Status History

03/03/2025: Senate Read and Adopted; 02/28/2025: Senate Hopper

Votes

No votes

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Yay or Nay

SR 310

Senate Study Committee on Additional Services and Resources for Transition Age Youth in Foster Care; create

Summary

A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Additional Services and Resources for Transition Age Youth in Foster Care; and for other purposes.

Committees

Committees House Committee: N/A Senate Committee: Children and Families

Sponsors

Kirkpatrick, Kay (32nd); Brass, Matt (6th); Hatchett, Bo (50th); Jackson, Kim (41st); Robertson, Randy (29th); Mallow, Derek (2nd); Strickland, Brian (42nd)

Status History

03/25/2025: Senate Passed/Adopted; 03/25/2025: Senate Third Read; 03/21/2025: Senate Read Second Time; 03/20/2025: Senate Committee Favorably Reported; 03/03/2025: Senate Read and Referred; 02/28/2025: Senate Hopper

Votes

03/25/2025, Senate Vote #286, 54, 0, 1, 1

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SR 303

Brookwood High School Girls Swim and Dive Team; congratulate

Summary

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Brookwood High School girls swim and dive team for winning the 2025 GHSA Class 6A State Swimming and Diving Championship; and for other purposes.

Committees

Committees House Committee: N/A Senate Committee: N/A

Sponsors

Merritt, Nikki (9th); Islam Parkes, Nabilah (7th); Anderson, Tonya (43rd); Mangham, Randal (55th); Still, Shawn (48th); Dixon, Clint (45th); Rahman, Sheikh (5th); Cowsert, Bill (46th)

Status History

02/28/2025: Senate Read and Adopted; 02/27/2025: Senate Hopper

Votes

No votes

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Yay or Nay

SR 304

Brookwood High School Boys Swim and Dive Team; congratulate

Summary

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Brookwood High School boys swim and dive team for winning the 2025 GHSA Class 6A State Swimming and Diving Championship; and for other purposes.

Committees

Committees House Committee: N/A Senate Committee: N/A

Sponsors

Merritt, Nikki (9th); Islam Parkes, Nabilah (7th); Anderson, Tonya (43rd); Mangham, Randal (55th); Still, Shawn (48th); Dixon, Clint (45th); Rahman, Sheikh (5th); Cowsert, Bill (46th)

Status History

02/28/2025: Senate Read and Adopted; 02/27/2025: Senate Hopper

Votes

No votes

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SR 297

Sergeant (Ret.) Mary L. Clements; recognize

Summary

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sergeant (Ret.) Mary L. Clements; and for other purposes.

Committees

Committees House Committee: N/A Senate Committee: N/A

Sponsors

Anderson, Tonya (43rd); Davenport, Gail (17th); Wicks, Kenya (34th); Rhett, Michael ‘Doc’ (33rd); Harbison, Ed (15th); Sims, Freddie Powell (12th); Mallow, Derek (2nd); Jones II, Harold (22nd); Parent, Elena (44th); Mangham, Randal (55th); Payne, Chuck (54th); Merritt, Nikki (9th); Esteves, Jason (35th); Harrell, Sally (40th)

Status History

02/28/2025: Senate Read and Adopted; 02/27/2025: Senate Hopper

Votes

No votes

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Yay or Nay

SR 298

Bennett, LaVeda; recognize

Summary

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending LaVeda Bennett; and for other purposes.

Committees

Committees House Committee: N/A Senate Committee: N/A

Sponsors

Anderson, Tonya (43rd); Davenport, Gail (17th); Wicks, Kenya (34th); Rhett, Michael ‘Doc’ (33rd); Harbison, Ed (15th); Sims, Freddie Powell (12th); Mallow, Derek (2nd); Jones II, Harold (22nd); Parent, Elena (44th); Mangham, Randal (55th); Payne, Chuck (54th); Merritt, Nikki (9th); Esteves, Jason (35th); Harrell, Sally (40th)

Status History

02/28/2025: Senate Read and Adopted; 02/27/2025: Senate Hopper

Votes

No votes

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SR 299

Major (Ret.) Dorothy A. Britton; recognize

Summary

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Major (Ret.) Dorothy A. Britton; and for other purposes.

Committees

Committees House Committee: N/A Senate Committee: N/A

Sponsors

Anderson, Tonya (43rd); Davenport, Gail (17th); Wicks, Kenya (34th); Rhett, Michael ‘Doc’ (33rd); Harbison, Ed (15th); Sims, Freddie Powell (12th); Mallow, Derek (2nd); Jones II, Harold (22nd); Parent, Elena (44th); Mangham, Randal (55th); Payne, Chuck (54th); Merritt, Nikki (9th); Esteves, Jason (35th); Harrell, Sally (40th)

Status History

02/28/2025: Senate Read and Adopted; 02/27/2025: Senate Hopper

Votes

No votes

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Yay or Nay

SR 300

Sims family; commend

Summary

A RESOLUTION commending the Sims family for their lasting contributions to Newton County and beyond; and for other purposes.

Committees

Committees House Committee: N/A Senate Committee: N/A

Sponsors

Anderson, Tonya (43rd); Davenport, Gail (17th); Wicks, Kenya (34th); Rhett, Michael ‘Doc’ (33rd); Harbison, Ed (15th); Sims, Freddie Powell (12th); Mallow, Derek (2nd); Jones II, Harold (22nd); Parent, Elena (44th); Mangham, Randal (55th); Merritt, Nikki (9th); Esteves, Jason (35th)

Status History

02/28/2025: Senate Read and Adopted; 02/27/2025: Senate Hopper

Votes

No votes

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