A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Gail B. Hambrick for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION celebrating the love, legacy and leadership of the 70th Platinum Wedding Anniversary of Mr. Samuel C. and Mrs. Emma L. Peterson; 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.
Maddy summarySR 590 is a resolution recognizing Thursday, February 19, 2026, as Lupus Advocacy Day at the Georgia state capitol. It honors efforts to support Georgians living with lupus, an autoimmune disease affecting approximately 55,000 residents, and acknowledges advocacy work by organizations like the Georgia Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America. The resolution does not create new policies, funding, or healthcare requirements - it is purely a ceremonial recognition of lupus awareness and advocacy.
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 Senate resolution (SR 591) formally recognizes "Spelman Day" at the Georgia State Capitol. It commends Spelman College for its history as the nation's oldest historically Black college for women, its academic achievements (including being the top producer of Black women with STEM doctoral degrees), and its community impact. The resolution serves solely as ceremonial recognition with no legal effect or direct policy changes. It does not affect individuals, policies, or funding but honors the college's contributions to education and Georgia's community.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to prohibit local governments, authorities, and political subdivisions from entering into nondisclosure agreements regarding electricity usage or water usage of any entity; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 578) is a Senate recognition of Al Ciraldo Jr. for his over 50 years of service as a spotter for Georgia Tech football broadcasts. It specifically honors his role since 1975, including his multi-generational legacy (starting at age 16 with his father) and contributions to over 500 games. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply commends his work in sports broadcasting and his dedication to Georgia Tech athletics. It was adopted by the Senate in January 2026.
Maddy summaryThis resolution designates the intersection of State Route 92 and Cedarcrest Road in Paulding County as the "Sgt. Major John Barry Dean Memorial Intersection." It directs Georgia's Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage at this location, honoring Sgt. Major John Barry Dean's 36-year Marine Corps service, his work on the F-22 Raptor program, and his six years serving on the Paulding County School Board. The bill has no policy or funding implications - it is purely a commemorative gesture.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state sales and use taxes, so as to advance the sunset date for the data center equipment sales and use tax exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
