Sen. Blake Tillery

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally commends Ladena P. Harbison for her personal and professional achievements. It recognizes her background as a competitive athlete, musician, and business professional who has worked in various sectors including healthcare and technology. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the document to Harbison as an official acknowledgment of her contributions. This type of legislative action serves as a ceremonial honor rather than establishing new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 15, 2026, as James Warren Spires Day to honor a pastor and teacher who has served in ministry for 50 years. The resolution recognizes his long-term leadership at Hatley Baptist Church and his dedication to sharing the gospel message. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to James Warren Spires for his records. This is a commemorative measure with no impact on laws, funding, or public policy.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes and commends Senator Ed Harbison for his public service to the State of Georgia. It highlights his long career in the state Senate, his leadership roles on various committees, and his contributions as a veteran who helped establish veteran-related programs in Georgia. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the document to Senator Harbison as an official acknowledgment of his accomplishments.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally commends Celeste H. Teal for her personal and professional accomplishments. The measure recognizes her background, education, and community service, highlighting her journey from childhood in Georgia to earning degrees in business administration and digital marketing. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Teal as a formal acknowledgment of her achievements. The bill does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official expression of appreciation from the Senate.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 71 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development impact fees, so as to provide for disclosure of impact fees upon transfer of ownership; 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 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Georgia Code Annotated, relating to stalking, so as to provide for the offense of doxxing; to provide for penalties; to provide for a protective order; to provide for a civil action; to provide for venue; to provide for definitions; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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 waive sovereign and governmental immunities for local governments and their officials and employees for a violation of the prohibition on immigration sanctuary policies; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding jails, so as to require sheriffs, jailers, and deputies to honor immigration detainer requests issued by the Department of Homeland Security; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state employees' health insurance plan, so as to prohibit the Board of Community Health from entering into, executing, or renewing a contract or contracts with any pharmacy benefits manager that owns or has an ownership interest in any retail pharmacy or any legal entity that contracts with or uses such pharmacy benefits manager; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Pastor Dr. Brad Whitt for his 30 years of pastoral service and leadership. The bill honors his work leading congregations in Tennessee, Ohio, and South Carolina, including his current role at Abilene Baptist Church, where he has helped grow the church and establish community programs. It also acknowledges his service as president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention's Pastors' Conference and his authorship of three books on faith. The resolution directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy of the document to Pastor Whitt.

A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Dr. Ryan Dyer of North Paulding High School for his outstanding achievements in and his contribution to athletics in the state of Georgia; and for other purposes.