A RESOLUTION recognizing February 5, 2026, as Cancer Prevention Day at the capitol and commending the collaborative efforts of Georgia's cancer prevention, screening, and advocacy partners; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 666) formally recognizes Eden Pethel, an eighth-grade home-schooled student from Pendergrass, Georgia, for winning a state license plate design competition. The bill commemorates her winning design, which will become an official Georgia license plate celebrating the U.S. 250th anniversary. It has no policy impact or funding provisions - it is purely ceremonial recognition by the Georgia Senate. The resolution was recently adopted by the Senate and directs the Secretary to provide a copy to Eden Pethel.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 671) formally recognizes the YMCA's 175th anniversary in 2026. It highlights the YMCA's historical contributions, including founding basketball, pioneering ESL classes, and providing childcare, along with its current role as the nation's largest nonprofit childcare provider serving over 17 million people annually. The resolution commends YMCA staff and volunteers for fostering community connection and well-being but does not create new laws or obligations. It is purely ceremonial, with no direct policy impact on individuals or organizations.
A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing the C-130J Super Hercules of Lockheed Martin for its outstanding achievements in aerospace innovation and mission-critical operations, as well as for its contributions to the defense of our state and nation; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution formally congratulates Cornelius "Tobey" McDowell on being named the 2025 Georgia Logger of the Year, recognizing his contributions to Georgia's logging industry. It is a ceremonial resolution with no policy changes or direct impact on laws, regulations, or constituents. The bill was adopted by the Georgia Senate in February 2026 as a symbolic gesture honoring an individual award recipient.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of taxable net income, so as to exempt from taxation all income received by certain rural residents; to provide for methods of proving residence; to provide for penalties; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 654) recognizes Lieutenant General Thomas M. Carden for his military service and recent appointment as Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau. It specifically honors his 30+ years of leadership in the Georgia Army National Guard and U.S. Army, including his role as Georgia's Adjutant General (2019-2024) and his historic 2026 confirmation as the first four-star general in that position. The resolution expresses the Georgia Senate's appreciation for his dedication to national defense and service to Georgia. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new policy or affect any laws.
Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (SR 664), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes February 10, 2026, as "Dyslexia Day" at the Georgia state capitol. The resolution highlights dyslexia as a common neurological learning disability affecting many Georgians, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and support. It does not create new laws or programs but serves to raise awareness about dyslexia's educational impact. The Senate passed it on February 2, 2026, directing the Secretary to distribute copies publicly.
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Pierce County High School boys tennis team for winning the 2025 GHSA Class AA State Tennis Championship; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Pierce County High School cheerleading team for winning the 2025 GHSA Class 2A State Cheerleading Championship; and for other purposes.
