This bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes and commends Kevin F. Curtin on his retirement from his role as senior vice president of government relations for Georgia EMC. The resolution highlights his career achievements, including over 30 years of experience in government relations and leadership positions with various organizations. It authorizes the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Curtin as a gesture of appreciation for his service to the state.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the North Paulding High School Girls Basketball Team for winning the 2026 Georgia High School Association Class 6A State Championship and for their outstanding athletic achievements; and for other purposes.
This bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates Gene and Dovie Brinson on their 81st wedding anniversary. It recognizes the couple's long-term commitment to their family, which includes six children, 15 grandchildren, and multiple great-grandchildren. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to the Brinsons as a formal acknowledgment of their milestone. This type of bill does not create new laws or policies but serves to honor individuals for personal achievements.
This bill honors the life and memory of Neva Jane Langley Fickling, a distinguished musician and community leader from Georgia, by dedicating a specific section of State Route 87 in Monroe County as the Neva Langley Fickling Memorial Highway. The resolution recognizes her achievements, including winning Miss America in 1953 and her extensive work preserving cultural institutions like the Grand Opera House in Macon. It authorizes the Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs identifying the highway with her name. The bill also directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide copies of the resolution to Fickling's family and the Department of Transportation.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act amending the several Acts relating to and incorporating the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
This bill is a commemorative resolution that officially dedicates a bridge in Thomas County, Georgia, as the World War I Veterans Memorial Bridge. It honors the service of World War I veterans by directing the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs identifying the bridge with this dedication. The legislation also ensures copies of the resolution are distributed to local county officials and state transportation authorities. This action serves as a formal recognition of the historical significance of the bridge and the sacrifices made by veterans during World War I.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones for her extraordinary service to the State of Georgia upon the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 13 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to food service establishments, so as to require certain actions relating to food allergy awareness in food service establishments; to require certain posting in staff areas; to provide for the creation or approval by the Department of Public Health of such posting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
This resolution formally recognizes and commends Liz Fernandes for her achievements as a golf coach and mentor. The bill honors her career accomplishments, including her success as head coach of the Emory University golf team and her role in mentoring athletes who have won NCAA championships. It authorizes the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to Fernandes as a gesture of appreciation.
This bill creates a House Study Committee on Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence to examine how AI systems impact Georgia residents and government operations. The five-member committee, appointed by the Speaker of the House, will study risks to minors, AI use in state decision-making, transparency standards, and opportunities for economic growth and efficiency. The committee will hold meetings, receive allowances for up to five days, and submit a report by December 1, 2026, which may include legislative recommendations. This is a procedural resolution establishing a temporary study group rather than enacting immediate policy changes.
This bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends Ebonie Ward for her work as an entrepreneur and community leader. It highlights her achievements as the founder and CEO of 11th & Co., a management company that supports Black female talent in the music and entertainment industries, and her role in launching initiatives like the A Seat at the Table nonprofit scholarship fund. The resolution does not create new laws or change policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of her contributions to Atlanta's creative community and her advocacy for equity in the entertainment sector.
This bill is a commendation resolution recognizing the 2026 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides for their exemplary service to the Georgia Senate. It directly affects the named individuals who have worked as legislative assistants for Senate committees and leadership during the 2026 regular session. The resolution formally acknowledges their dedication to ensuring efficient administration of Senate committee hearings and expresses appreciation for their contributions to the legislative process. The Senate has authorized the distribution of copies of this resolution to the recognized aides as a gesture of recognition for their hard work.
