A RESOLUTION celebrating the love, legacy, and faithful commitment of the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. Erik L. Peterson and Mrs. Karen K. Peterson; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 715) is a ceremonial recognition of the Georgia FFA Association. It commends the organization for its work in agricultural education and designates February 24, 2026, as "FFA Day" at the Georgia state capitol. The resolution directly affects the Georgia FFA Association, which has over 80,000 members statewide. It contains no policy changes or funding provisions - only symbolic acknowledgment of the FFA's role in youth leadership and agricultural education.
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 tax, so as to exclude overtime compensation from taxation; to provide for reporting by employers; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sale or distribution of harmful materials to minors, so as to repeal an exemption for libraries and librarians from the provisions of Code Section 16-12-103, relating to selling, loaning, distributing, or exhibiting materials harmful to minors; to provide that any violation of such Code section shall be a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature when committed knowingly; to provide for a defense for librarians who make good faith attempts to identify and remove material harmful to minors; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Jesse and Emily Cole, the Savannah Bananas baseball team, and the Bananas Foster nonprofit for their national campaign to raise awareness about foster care. It recognizes their efforts in highlighting Georgia's 9,500 children in foster care through media coverage and their "Bananas Foster Family" program, which provides foster families with game-day experiences. The resolution expresses the Georgia Senate's gratitude for their work in promoting foster parenting opportunities without creating new laws or obligations.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 712) passed by the Georgia Senate to symbolically recognize the 52nd anniversary of the Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta. It highlights Georgia-Japan economic ties (including $8.33 billion in trade and 700 Japanese-affiliated offices), cultural exchanges (like Japan Fest and school language programs), and diplomatic visits. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply expresses the Senate’s recognition of the consulate’s role in strengthening Georgia-Japan relations. As a procedural resolution, it does not directly affect any individuals or entities.
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Lanier County High School Lady Bulldogs Fast Pitch Softball team for winning the Fall 2025 GHSA Class A Division II State Softball Championship; and for other purposes.
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.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 31 and Chapters 2 and 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Health, Department of Human Services, and public assistance, respectively, so as to provide for the Department of Community Health to determine and verify eligibility of Medicaid applicants and Medicaid recipients and to manage Medicaid enrollment; to transfer certain powers, functions, and duties from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Community Health; to provide for referral for prosecution; to provide for related matters; to provide for a state plan amendment or waiver request; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 31 and Chapters 2 and 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Health, Department of Human Services, and public assistance, respectively, so as to provide for the Department of Human Services to be the single state agency responsible for the administration of the state Medicaid program; to transfer certain powers, functions, and duties from the Department of Community Health to the Department of Human Services; to revise definitions; to provide for transition; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for a state plan amendment or waiver request; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
