Sen. Josh McLaurin

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 694) is a ceremonial recognition by the Alabama Senate honoring Kaylynn "Amonii" Lovejoy. It commends her for her achievements as a Montgomery native, Alabama State University dance graduate, U.S. military family member, Atlanta Falcons cheerleader, veterinary technician, and founder of dance camps empowering girls aged 5-15. The resolution has no policy impact or funding provisions - it simply expresses the Senate's recognition of her accomplishments and extends well-wishes. As a procedural resolution, it does not affect laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 693) is a ceremonial Senate honor for Annie D's Restaurant in Buena Vista, Georgia, recognizing its role as a community landmark. It specifically commends the restaurant's decades of service, economic contributions to Marion County, and its function as a gathering place for residents and visitors. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia Senate on February 5, 2026, and directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy to the restaurant. As a symbolic gesture with no policy changes, it does not impose new requirements or affect any laws.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 704) is a ceremonial Senate measure congratulating the nonprofit organization Raising Expectations on its 30th anniversary of serving youth in Georgia. It specifically recognizes the organization's work supporting over 3,500 first-generation college students from low-income backgrounds through year-round academic, leadership, and college-to-career programs. The resolution has no policy or funding impact - it solely expresses the Senate's commendation for the organization's community contributions. As a procedural resolution, it does not affect any laws or individuals beyond this formal acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 695) commending the Georgia Aquarium for its 20th anniversary. It recognizes the aquarium as a major cultural institution, tourist attraction, and leader in education, animal welfare, and conservation since opening in 2005. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely offers formal praise for the aquarium’s community and environmental contributions. (Note: This is a procedural resolution, not a bill with legislative changes.)

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 provide for regulation of the manufacture, distribution, and sale of certain alcoholic beverages; to provide for a definition; to provide for the state revenue commissioner to promulgate certain rules and regulations; to authorize manufacturers of malt beverages to sell the malt beverages they produce, subject to certain limitations and conditions; to increase the daily maximum of malt beverages per individual per day of sales for consumption off the premises; to permit small brewers to sell a limited quantity of malt beverages at wholesale; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; 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 is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 682) congratulating the non-profit organization Raising Expectations on its 30th anniversary of serving youth in Georgia. It recognizes the organization's work supporting over 3,500 first-generation college students from under-resourced communities through academic, leadership, and college-to-career programs. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely offers formal praise for the organization's community contributions. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any group through legislative mechanisms.

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.

Maddy summarySR 663 is a symbolic resolution recognizing the week of February 2-6, 2026, as National School Counseling Week. It highlights the role of school counselors in supporting students' academic success, career planning, and personal development. The resolution formally directs the Georgia Senate to recognize this week and authorizes distributing a copy to the Georgia School Counselor Association. This resolution does not create new laws or affect funding - it serves as a public acknowledgment of counselors' contributions.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes February 7-14, 2026, as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the state capitol. It directs the Senate to acknowledge this week to raise public awareness about congenital heart defects, which affect approximately 40,000 newborns annually in the U.S. and can lead to undiagnosed health risks, including sudden cardiac death in young athletes. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial observance to honor affected families and health professionals.