Sen. Sonya Halpern

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical practice relative to physicians, so as to provide for limited provisional licenses and a pathway to licensure for certain internationally trained physicians; to provide for definitions; to provide for qualifications and conditions; to provide for penalties, license sanctions, and enforcement; to provide for one or more medical directors; to provide for annual reports; to provide for rules, regulations and procedures; to provide for conditional automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to extend automatic repeals of certain provisions regarding nonlapsing revenue of institutions of the University System of Georgia and units of the Technical College System of Georgia; to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to extend automatic repeals of certain provisions regarding writing off small amounts due to the state; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commissions and other agencies, so as to create the Georgia Interagency Council for the Homeless; to provide for the purpose, membership, and duties of such council; to provide for reporting of activities; to provide for compensation; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-390.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reckless stunt driving, so as to replace the forfeiture penalty of a motor vehicle involved in a second offense of reckless stunt driving with authority to order the installation of a device which limits the speed of such vehicle; to provide for a definition; to provide for procedures and conditions upon issuance of such orders; to provide for notification to the Department of Revenue; to provide for a penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to authorize public schools and postsecondary educational institutions to consider antisemitism in the same manner as discrimination based on religion; to require the Department of Education to establish a state-wide K-12 Title VI Coordinator; to authorize withholding of funds for noncompliance; to provide for notice and appeal procedures; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Uniform Securities Act of 2008," so as to authorize the issuance of orders by the Commissioner of Securities directing persons who have violated certain securities provisions to return to investors, customers, or clients sums paid in connection with securities purchases; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life of Daniel Waldon Wright Jr., a respected educator and Savannah native who passed away on March 7, 2026. The bill formally expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences and acknowledges his contributions as president of the Georgia Association of Educators and his role as a devoted family man. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Wright's family for their records. The measure serves as a commemorative gesture rather than establishing new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends Senator Elena Parent for her public service as she retires from the Georgia State Senate. It highlights her leadership roles, such as chairing the Senate Democratic Caucus, and her committee memberships in education, judiciary, and other areas. The resolution also acknowledges her community involvement and expresses congratulations on her retirement.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 1101 formally recognizes and commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Atlanta History Center, a major cultural institution founded in 1926. This legislative action honors the organization's century-long dedication to preserving historical artifacts, maintaining research archives, and operating museums that document Atlanta's and the American South's history. The resolution extends official commendations to the center for its educational programs and contributions to civic understanding, with a copy of the document to be distributed to the institution.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes and commends Senator Ed Harbison for his public service. It directly affects Senator Harbison by acknowledging his leadership, integrity, and dedication to the citizens of Georgia. The key provision is a formal commendation from the Senate to honor his contributions and congratulate him on his retirement. The resolution also directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the document to Senator Harbison.