A RESOLUTION commending and honoring former President Barack Obama during Black History Month and condemning racist attacks and rhetoric directed toward him; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law with policy changes) that formally recognizes March 3, 2026, as "Blue and White Day" at Georgia's state capitol. It honors the community service work of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, specifically acknowledging their Georgia chapters' efforts in addressing health inequities, voter mobilization, and economic justice. The resolution has no binding effect beyond the symbolic recognition and does not create new obligations or alter existing laws.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 715) is a ceremonial recognition of the Georgia FFA Association. It commends the organization for its work in agricultural education and designates February 24, 2026, as "FFA Day" at the Georgia state capitol. The resolution directly affects the Georgia FFA Association, which has over 80,000 members statewide. It contains no policy changes or funding provisions - only symbolic acknowledgment of the FFA's role in youth leadership and agricultural education.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties only, so as to revise provisions relating to ordinances for governing and policing unincorporated areas of counties; to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to authorize enhanced monetary penalties for repeated violations of certain county and municipal codes or ordinances; to provide for a definition; to provide limitations on such penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Jesse and Emily Cole, the Savannah Bananas baseball team, and the Bananas Foster nonprofit for their national campaign to raise awareness about foster care. It recognizes their efforts in highlighting Georgia's 9,500 children in foster care through media coverage and their "Bananas Foster Family" program, which provides foster families with game-day experiences. The resolution expresses the Georgia Senate's gratitude for their work in promoting foster parenting opportunities without creating new laws or obligations.
Maddy summaryThis is a Senate resolution (SR 713), not a substantive bill. It formally honors the life and memory of Schley Louis "Big Louie" Perry, Jr., a Georgia farmer and agricultural advocate who passed away in November 2025. The resolution expresses the Senate's condolences to his family and recognizes his lifelong contributions to Georgia agriculture, including his work with the Georgia Farm Bureau, advocacy for farmers, and community service. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legal effect or policy changes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes Georgia State University for its achievements, including its national rankings for undergraduate teaching and innovation, research funding, campus developments, and student success metrics. It is a symbolic gesture with no legal effect or direct impact on policies, individuals, or funding. The Senate resolution expresses commendation through a formal statement, not by altering laws or creating new obligations.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to authorize retail dealers to offer discounts to consumers through premiums, coupons, or rebates on alcoholic beverages purchased for consumption off the premises; to provide for a definition; to provide certain conditions and requirements for the offering of such discounts; to increase the number of tasting events a retail package liquor store may conduct; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's trauma professionals, the Georgia Trauma Commission, and the Georgia Trauma Foundation and recognizing February 24, 2026, as Trauma Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Lanier County High School Lady Bulldogs Fast Pitch Softball team for winning the Fall 2025 GHSA Class A Division II State Softball Championship; and for other purposes.
