Sen. Ed Harbison

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 is a symbolic resolution formally honoring Buddhist monk Phra Ajarn Maha Dam Phommasan for his community service at Wat Lao Buddha Khanti Temple in Snellville, Georgia, and his 2025 "Walk for Peace" pilgrimage. The resolution recognizes his work mentoring youth, promoting peace, and his resilience after being injured during the pilgrimage in November 2025. It has no legal effect or policy changes - it solely serves as a ceremonial commendation adopted by the Senate on February 5, 2026.

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 designates February 11, 2026, as National Guard Day at the Georgia state capitol to honor the Georgia National Guard's service. It recognizes the Guard's contributions to homeland defense, emergency response, and deployments since 2001, including their 2025 support for border security and the nation's capital. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it serves as a ceremonial honor, directing the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies to the public and press. It does not impose new requirements or affect any individuals or organizations.

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.)

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 683) is a formal statement by the Georgia Senate congratulating the United Service Organizations (USO) on its 85th anniversary. It recognizes the USO's long-standing work supporting U.S. military personnel and their families through services at Georgia military installations like Fort Benning and Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely expresses appreciation and does not create new laws, funding, or obligations.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to require certain long-term care facilities to acquire and maintain sufficient emergency and standby power systems to ensure the provision of certain care and services for residents at such facilities; to provide for definitions; to provide for the Department of Community Health and the office of Safety Fire Commissioner to coordinate inspection and enforcement; to provide for a grant program; to provide priority to rural counties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; 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 imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits for state income taxes, so as to require certain senior living facilities to acquire and maintain sufficient emergency and standby power systems to provide for the safety and welfare of residents at such facility; to provide for definitions; to provide for inspection and enforcement; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 656) recognizing Shundra Green for her 13+ years of service as an educator and leader at Newton High School in Georgia. The resolution specifically commends her work mentoring students, her leadership roles (including department chair and ALANHS Director Manager), and her dedication to community service. It does not create any new law, policy, or funding; it is solely a formal expression of appreciation from the Georgia Senate. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 2, 2026, and directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy to Shundra Green.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day to recognize individuals with profound autism who require 24/7 care due to severe intellectual disabilities or minimal communication abilities. It highlights their underrepresentation in research and support programs, citing CDC data showing 1 in 4 autistic children (age 8) in the U.S. have profound autism. The resolution is purely commemorative - no new laws, funding, or policy changes are created - and directs the Senate Secretary to distribute copies for public awareness.