Sen. Derek Mallow

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 232) formally recognizes February 26, 2025, as "Scouts Day" at the Georgia Capitol. It commends the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia for their community service and youth development work, including their 40,000+ scouts and 3,500+ adult leaders across 600 units. The resolution encourages Georgia elected officials to participate in events honoring the Scouts on that date. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect or policy changes beyond this symbolic recognition.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to speed detection devices, so as to repeal all laws relative to enforcement of speeding violations in school zones through the use of automated traffic enforcement safety devices; to provide for conforming changes; to prohibit a local governing body or law enforcement agency from entering into or renewing a contract that provides for enforcement of laws relative to speeding violations in school zones through the use of automated traffic enforcement safety devices; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 193) formally commends Troy Taylor, founder of ZuCot Gallery in Atlanta, for his contributions to the arts. It recognizes his work transforming the gallery into the largest African American fine arts gallery in the southeastern U.S., focusing on living African American artists and fostering community engagement. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a ceremonial tribute with no legislative effect.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to exempt certain baby products from taxation; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 194) honoring Carleen Cumberbatch as the 2025 Distinguished Older Georgian. It recognizes her decades of volunteer work and advocacy for seniors in DeKalb County, including founding the South DeKalb Senior Line Dancers and serving on multiple aging-related boards. The resolution formally commends her contributions but does not create new laws or policies. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate on February 18, 2025, and directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy to Ms. Cumberbatch.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution (SR 192) recognizes February 9-15, 2025, as "Future Business Leaders of America Week" at the Iowa state capitol. It honors FBLA, a national student organization with over 250,000 members in schools nationwide, for its work teaching business skills and leadership to middle, high, and college students. The resolution is purely ceremonial and does not create new laws or policies; it simply acknowledges FBLA's educational mission through a formal Senate recognition.

Maddy summarySR 184 is a Senate resolution commending military personnel from the Greater Augusta region, including active-duty service members, veterans, reservists, National Guard members, and their families. It formally expresses gratitude for their service to national defense, highlighting contributions from installations like Fort Eisenhower and the community impact of veterans. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it directs the Senate Secretary to distribute copies publicly as a gesture of appreciation. This is a non-binding expression of thanks, not a legislative measure affecting laws or funding.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 185), not a policy bill. It formally honors the life and memory of Nellie Dunaway Duke, a Georgia advocate for women's rights and longtime chair of the Georgia Commission on Women, following her death on January 28, 2025. The resolution expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences to her family and community, recognizing her decades of service including her work on the Equal Rights Amendment and her roles with the Georgia Commission on Women and local organizations. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or laws.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to prohibit surveillance based price discrimination and surveillance based wage discrimination; to provide for definitions; to provide for civil penalties and enforcement; to provide for exceptions; to provide for certain rule making; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to handicapped persons, so as to create the Commission for Blind and Visually Disabled Persons; to transfer the direction and supervision of the Georgia Industries for the Blind from the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency to the commission; to provide for a short title; to amend Chapter 9 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, so as to establish the role of the commission in facilitating the operation by blind persons and other persons with disabilities of vending facilities on state property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.