A RESOLUTION congratulating the Harlem High School Bulldogs baseball team for winning the 2024 GHSA Class AAA State Baseball Championship; and for other purposes.
Maddy summarySR 68 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing January 30, 2025, as "APRN Day" at the state capitol. It formally honors Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) through a day of recognition at the state government building. The resolution has no policy impact or funding provisions - it simply designates a specific date for ceremonial acknowledgment. The Senate adopted this resolution on January 30, 2025, as a symbolic gesture toward APRNs.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 64 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation and licensure of pharmacy benefits managers, so as to provide that such managers have a duty of care to insureds, health plans, and providers; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a priority of duties; to provide for a private right of action; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 2, 2025, as "Georgia Arts Day" to honor the arts community. It specifically directs recognition to occur "at the state capitol" (per the amended bill text), rather than statewide. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no binding effect or policy changes - it serves only to formally acknowledge arts contributions through a symbolic observance. The bill was adopted by the Georgia Senate on January 30, 2025.
Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (SR 47), not a bill with policy changes. It designates February 5, 2025, as "Physician's Day" at the Georgia state capitol to honor Georgia physicians. The resolution recognizes physicians' roles in patient care, trust, and community health, citing over 27,750 physicians in Georgia as of 2023. It has no binding effect or concrete policy impact - it serves only to publicly salute physicians through a ceremonial recognition.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 51) is a symbolic gesture by the Georgia State Senate to commend the Georgia Association of Broadcasters and its radio/TV station members. It recognizes their role as "the nation's first and oldest broadcast association" and highlights their community service, including providing timely news, emergency alerts during crises like Hurricane Helene, and life-saving information. The resolution does not create new laws or policies - it solely offers formal recognition of their contributions. The Senate authorized distributing a copy of the resolution to the Association as a token of appreciation.
Maddy summaryThis ceremonial Senate Resolution (SR 46) designates January 28, 2025, as "Bryan Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It recognizes Bryan County, Georgia, for its history, rapid population growth (48% from 2010-2020), economic development, and contributions to the state. The resolution has no policy changes or funding impacts - it solely serves to commemorate the county through a formal acknowledgment by the Georgia Senate. This is a standard recognition resolution with no direct effect on residents or laws.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Center for Civic Engagement and ENGAGE: Youth in Government, which sponsors the Georgia Youth Assembly among other programs that cultivate youth civic engagement; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (SR 41) passed by the Georgia Senate to honor the OneGeorgia Authority on its 25th anniversary. The resolution formally commends the Authority for its work in promoting economic development in rural Georgia, citing its investment of over $778 million, leveraged private investment exceeding $21 billion, and role in creating over 65,000 jobs. It does not create new laws or alter policy - it is a symbolic gesture recognizing the Authority’s contributions to rural economic growth. The Senate directed the Secretary to provide a copy of the resolution to the Authority.
Maddy summaryThis resolution symbolically recognizes January 27, 2025, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It does not create new policies or affect specific groups; instead, it formally acknowledges the date to honor Holocaust victims, survivors, and liberators, coinciding with the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation. The resolution encourages public remembrance of the Holocaust's history and lessons, aligning with Georgia's existing Commission on the Holocaust. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect beyond ceremonial recognition.
