Sen. Ed Harbison

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sick, personal, and maternity leave for teachers and other school personnel, so as to increase from three to five the number of accumulated sick leave days teachers and other school personnel may take each school year for personal or professional reasons; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SR 608) is a Senate resolution honoring Richard Otis Marable, a former Georgia State Senator who served for 12 years and passed away in February 2025. It expresses the Senate's condolences for his death, recognizes his service to Georgia, and highlights his family, character, and community impact. The resolution formally joins the Senate in honoring his life and directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy to his family. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on legislation or constituents.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landlord and tenant in general, so as to limit the monthly income requirement for disabled veterans to qualify as tenants; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 615) that formally commends Dr. Jackson Drumgoole II for his community service. It recognizes his work as a social entrepreneur, Army veteran, author, professor, and founder of programs supporting fathers and foster youth, including "Fathering for Effect" and "Bridge Builder Communities." The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it is purely a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the Senate. It was adopted by the Senate on January 28, 2026.

A RESOLUTION condemning the killing of Alex Pretti and protecting the constitutional rights of peaceful assembly and the right to keep and bear arms; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies across Georgia and commending their work in supporting students and families across the state of Georgia; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Kathy Colbenson upon receiving the 2026 Reverend Robert Ross Johnson Humanitarian of the Year Award; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Langston Funeral Home of Buena Vista, Georgia, on the occasion of its more than 60 years of dedicated service to the community; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Danah Craft on her outstanding public service as the executive director of Feeding Georgia; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic Senate resolution (SR 577) that formally recognizes the Georgia Association of Broadcasters for its service to the state. It commends the organization - comprising over 400 radio and TV broadcasters - for informing the public, supporting communities during disasters, and fostering civic engagement during elections. The resolution has no policy or funding impact; it is purely ceremonial, with the Senate directing the Secretary to provide a copy to the Association. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or obligations.