Sen. Ben Watson

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative Senate resolution (SR 330) honoring Dr. William Nettles Wessinger, a Savannah orthopedic surgeon and former U.S. Army Flight Surgeon, following his death on February 20, 2025. The resolution expresses the Georgia Senate's "deepest and most sincere regret" at his passing and recognizes his medical career, military service, family, and community contributions. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or laws - its sole purpose is to formally memorialize Dr. Wessinger. The Senate adopted the resolution on March 4, 2025, and directed the Secretary to share a copy with his family.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Greenbrier High School girls flag football team for winning the 2024 GHSA Division 2 State Flag Football Championship; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a Senate resolution (SR 247) that formally commends Kelly Loeffler for her public service. It recognizes her work as a U.S. Senator from Georgia, her role as Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA), and her advocacy for small business support during the pandemic (including the Paycheck Protection Program). The resolution lists her background, policy priorities, and leadership as justification for the commendation. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any policies - only expressing formal recognition.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to examination, treatment, etc., for mental illness, so as to provide certain procedures and notifications for involuntary outpatient commitments; 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 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide for health benefit policies to cover preventive services; to provide for definitions; to prohibit cost-sharing requirements; to protect the eligibility of health savings accounts; to provide for review by the Commissioner of Insurance; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending the emergency medical services professionals of Georgia and recognizing February 28, 2025, as Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day at the state capitol; 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 require health benefit policy coverage for medically necessary orthotic devices and prosthetic devices and their materials and components; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements; to provide for reporting; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and appropriations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 271) recognizing MEAG Power's 50th anniversary. It formally commends MEAG Power for its role as Georgia's municipal electric authority, established in 1975 to provide reliable, affordable wholesale electricity to 49 participating communities across the state. The resolution highlights MEAG Power's 50-year service, its 65% non-emitting energy portfolio since 2016, and its contributions to energy security and economic development. It does not create new policies, funding, or obligations - it is purely a symbolic gesture of appreciation approved by the Georgia Senate.

A RESOLUTION commending the restaurant industry of Georgia and recognizing February 26, 2025, as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION honoring the work of Georgia's aerospace and defense industry and recognizing February 26, 2025, as Georgia Aerospace Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.