Sen. Carden Summers

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes) commending 35 specific Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides who served during Georgia's 2025 legislative session. It formally recognizes their "exemplary service" in supporting Senate committee work and administrative functions, listing all named individuals. The resolution has no binding effect or policy impact - it is purely a formal expression of appreciation from the Georgia Senate.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to exempt from taxation all income received as retirement benefits derived from service in the armed forces of the United States or the reserve components thereof; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Rotary Club of Forsyth, The Lanier Forsyth Rotary Club, The South Forsyth Rotary Club, and the North Forsyth Rotary Club for their contributions to Hurricane Helene relief; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 327) recognizing Lowndes County, Georgia, for its 200th anniversary (Bicentennial) since its creation in 1825. The resolution formally commends the county's history, naming after statesman William J. Lowndes, its current population of approximately 120,700 residents, key industries like manufacturing and agriculture, and its role as a regional economic hub including Moody Air Force Base. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is purely a symbolic gesture of acknowledgment by the Georgia Senate.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Greenbrier High School girls flag football team for winning the 2024 GHSA Division 2 State Flag Football Championship; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 315) is a ceremonial recognition by the Georgia Senate, not a law with policy changes. It commends the Georgia peanut industry for its economic contributions and designates March 2025 as "Georgia Peanut Month" at the state capitol. The only concrete action requires the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Peanut Commission. It directly honors the industry but does not alter regulations, funding, or create new obligations.

A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the Kingdom of Denmark and Honorary Consul Christopher N. Smith, Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog 1st Class; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to distilled spirits, so as to authorize the sale of consumable hemp products by retail dealers in distilled spirits; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to create an exemption from sales and use tax for certain menstrual discharge collection devices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a Senate resolution (SR 247) that formally commends Kelly Loeffler for her public service. It recognizes her work as a U.S. Senator from Georgia, her role as Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA), and her advocacy for small business support during the pandemic (including the Paycheck Protection Program). The resolution lists her background, policy priorities, and leadership as justification for the commendation. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any policies - only expressing formal recognition.