Sen. Ben Watson

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing that no local board of education, local school superintendent, or school administrator, teacher, or other school personnel shall make or enforce any rule that requires a student to wear a face mask or face covering while present on school property unless such rule provides that a parent or guardian of such student may elect for his or her child to be exempt from such rule, approved March 29, 2022 (Ga. L. 2022, p. 23/SB 514), so as to eliminate the automatic repeal provision; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to revise provisions for the protection of government statues, monuments, plaques, banners, and other commemorative symbols; to provide for construction; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia and designates March 9, 2026, as Scouts Day at the Capitol. It commends the organization for its youth development programs and community service contributions while encouraging elected officials to participate in related events. The resolution authorizes the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the document to the public and press. This is a ceremonial measure that does not change laws or policies but honors the scouting organization's role in Georgia.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes the Civil Air Patrol for its service to citizens of Georgia. It acknowledges the organization's volunteer efforts in emergency services, disaster relief, aerospace education, and cadet programs, noting their receipt of a national Crisis Service Award during the COVID-19 pandemic. The resolution highlights the Georgia Wing's contributions, including providing aerial imagery for hurricane relief and conducting search and rescue missions, without changing any laws or policies.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 9-11-23 and Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to class actions and miscellaneous local administrative provisions relative to ad valorem taxation of property, respectively, so as to prohibit class action suits by taxpayers for refunds; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 868) dedicates the intersection of State Route 3/US-41 and Chapman Road in Catoosa County, Georgia, as the "Richard Keith 'Rick' Worley Memorial Intersection." It honors Rick Worley's community service, including founding the Hunter Worley Foundation for grieving parents and supporting local schools and emergency services. The resolution directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs at this specific intersection. It has no policy or funding impact - only commemorating a community member through a permanent location designation.

A RESOLUTION expressing support for the designation of a State Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Day to raise awareness of and promote research on the disorder; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 851) encourages Georgia Senate members to form a bipartisan life sciences caucus. It does not create new laws or funding but proposes a forum for senators to learn about the life sciences sector - including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural innovation - to better inform future policy decisions. The resolution specifically highlights the sector's role in economic growth, job creation, healthcare, and food security across Georgia communities. As a symbolic measure, it has no binding effect and serves only to promote dialogue among legislators.

A RESOLUTION commending the benefits and contributions of purebred dogs to the State of Georgia and recognizing May 1, 2026, as Georgia Purebred Dog Day; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis Georgia Senate resolution (SR 844) designates June 9, 2026, as FSGS Awareness Day to recognize focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), a rare kidney disease causing scarring that often leads to kidney failure. It aims to raise public awareness about FSGS, support affected patients and families, and highlight the disease's disproportionate impact on minority communities. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funding - it serves as a symbolic recognition of the condition's health burden.