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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 490

Nguyen, Councilwoman Hue; recognize

Summary

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Councilwoman Hue Nguyen for her service to the City of Morrow; and for other purposes.

Committees

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

Sponsors

Parent, Elena (44th); Davenport, Gail (17th); Wicks, Kenya (34th); Jones II, Harold (22nd); Mangham, Randal (55th); James, Donzella (28th)

Status History

03/28/2025: Senate Read and Adopted; 03/27/2025: Senate Hopper

Votes

No votes

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Yay or Nay

SR 491

Duong, Cindy; recognize

Summary

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cindy Duong as an Ambassador of Morrow in Economic Development; and for other purposes.

Committees

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

Sponsors

Parent, Elena (44th); Davenport, Gail (17th); Wicks, Kenya (34th); Jones II, Harold (22nd); Mangham, Randal (55th); James, Donzella (28th)

Status History

03/28/2025: Senate Read and Adopted; 03/27/2025: Senate Hopper

Votes

No votes

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SR 492

Dorsey, Hattie B.; condolences

Summary

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Hattie B. Dorsey; and for other purposes.

Committees

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

Sponsors

Orrock, Nan (36th); Wicks, Kenya (34th); Davenport, Gail (17th); Mangham, Randal (55th); Harbison, Ed (15th); Jones, Emanuel (10th); Rhett, Michael ‘Doc’ (33rd); Lucas, David (26th); Jones II, Harold (22nd); Halpern, Sonya (39th); Kemp, RaShaun (38th); Esteves, Jason (35th); Kirkpatrick, Kay (32nd); James, Donzella (28th)

Status History

03/28/2025: Senate Read and Adopted; 03/27/2025: Senate Hopper

Votes

No votes

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Yay or Nay

SR 493

Children First Trust Fund; creation; authorize General Assembly – CA

Summary

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the creation of a Children First Trust Fund; to provide for the investment and reinvestment of a portion of the moneys appropriated into such fund; to provide that returns on such investments shall be used for financial assistance for child care services; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Committees

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

Sponsors

Mallow, Derek (2nd); Halpern, Sonya (39th); Esteves, Jason (35th); Jackson, Kim (41st); Jones II, Harold (22nd); Orrock, Nan (36th); Rhett, Michael ‘Doc’ (33rd); Parent, Elena (44th); McLaurin, Josh (14th); Harrell, Sally (40th); James, Donzella (28th); Kemp, RaShaun (38th)

Status History

03/31/2025: Senate Read and Referred; 03/28/2025: Senate Hopper

Votes

No votes

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Yay or Nay

SR 473

Black Man Lab; honor

Summary

A RESOLUTION honoring the Black Man Lab for its dedication to empowering Black men and enriching the community; and for other purposes.

Committees

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

Sponsors

Mangham, Randal (55th); Rhett, Michael ‘Doc’ (33rd); Jones II, Harold (22nd)

Status History

03/27/2025: Senate Withdrawn Bill/Res Consideration; 03/26/2025: Senate Hopper

Votes

No votes

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Yay or Nay

SR 479

Atlanta Postal Credit Union; recognize

Summary

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Atlanta Postal Credit Union upon its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.

Committees

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

Sponsors

Orrock, Nan (36th); Parent, Elena (44th); Jones II, Harold (22nd); Jackson, Kim (41st); Wicks, Kenya (34th); Harrell, Sally (40th); Rhett, Michael ‘Doc’ (33rd); Esteves, Jason (35th); Albers, John (56th); Kemp, RaShaun (38th)

Status History

03/28/2025: Senate Read and Adopted; 03/27/2025: Senate Hopper

Votes

No votes

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Yay or Nay

SR 465

Kemp Sr., Calvin George; commend

Summary

A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Calvin George Kemp Sr.; and for other purposes.

Committees

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

Sponsors

Jones, Emanuel (10th); Harbison, Ed (15th); Mangham, Randal (55th); Sims, Freddie Powell (12th); Harrell, Sally (40th); Davenport, Gail (17th); James, Donzella (28th)

Status History

03/27/2025: Senate Read and Adopted; 03/25/2025: Senate Hopper

Votes

No votes

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Yay or Nay

SR 467

Hutcherson, Reverend Darion; recognize

Summary

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Darion Hutcherson upon being named the 2025 Counselor of the Year by the Atlanta Public School System; and for other purposes.

Committees

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

Sponsors

Orrock, Nan (36th); Kemp, RaShaun (38th); Anderson, Tonya (43rd); Davenport, Gail (17th); Wicks, Kenya (34th); Harbison, Ed (15th); Rahman, Sheikh (5th); Summers, Carden (13th); Merritt, Nikki (9th); Halpern, Sonya (39th); McLaurin, Josh (14th)

Status History

03/27/2025: Senate Read and Adopted; 03/25/2025: Senate Hopper

Votes

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