Sen. Ben Watson

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 and Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to reduce the personal income tax rate; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to reduce the personal income tax rate; to revise provisions relative to annual reductions of the income tax; to reduce the rates of taxation on corporate and partnership income; to increase the amount of the standard deduction from state taxable income for individuals; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 765) is a symbolic gesture recognizing and commending law enforcement officers in Georgia and the U.S. It does not create new laws or allocate funding. The resolution cites statistics about officer safety, casualties, and mental health challenges to honor current and fallen officers, and to support their well-being. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate with no binding policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 767), not a policy bill. It formally honors the life and memory of Celeste Coleman Shearouse, a Savannah, Georgia resident who passed away on January 30, 2026. The resolution expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences to her family and recognizes her 37-year service at St. Joseph's Candler Hospital, volunteer work with SAFE KIDS Savannah, and community contributions like founding the St. Vincent's 1845 Foundation. The Senate adopted it on February 17, 2026, and directed the Secretary to send a copy to her family.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 773) designates February 9-13, 2026, as "Georgia Donor Week" at the state capitol. It symbolically recognizes the importance of organ and tissue donation by honoring donors, their families, and healthcare teams supporting transplantation. The resolution encourages Georgians to learn about organ donation but does not create new laws or directly affect any individuals or entities. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal force beyond raising awareness.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 759), not a policy bill. It formally commends Quanya Pendleton-Sears, a fourth-grade science and social studies teacher at Heritage Elementary School, for being selected as a 2026 Don Cargill STEM Scholar. The resolution expresses the Senate's recognition of her dedication to education and her role in enhancing student learning through STEM engagement. It has no policy impact or funding provisions - it is purely an honorific gesture with no binding effect.

A RESOLUTION honoring the lives of correctional officers Christopher Monica and Curtis Billue and dedicating a road in their memory; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to enact the "Age-Appropriate Design Code Act"; to provide for definitions; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 10, 2026, as Georgia Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Day at the state capitol. It symbolically recognizes Georgians living with limb loss, limb difference, or mobility impairments - over 200,000 people in Georgia - and highlights challenges like limited access to prosthetic/orthotic devices due to insurance coverage gaps. The resolution has no policy changes; it solely commemorates the community through a ceremonial observance at the state capitol.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 745) recognizing Georgia's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) for their service. It commends CRNAs for providing anesthesia care in all medical settings across Georgia, especially in rural areas where they serve as the primary anesthesia providers in many hospitals and for obstetric care. The resolution highlights CRNAs' role in delivering over 50 million anesthetics annually nationwide and their critical support for rural communities, where they often serve as the only anesthesia providers. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or change policy.