Sen. Derek Mallow

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to reestablish a consumer utility counsel to represent consumers in matters before the Public Service Commission or other agencies concerning public utilities; to create the Office of the Consumers' Utility Counsel; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 765) is a symbolic gesture recognizing and commending law enforcement officers in Georgia and the U.S. It does not create new laws or allocate funding. The resolution cites statistics about officer safety, casualties, and mental health challenges to honor current and fallen officers, and to support their well-being. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate with no binding policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 767), not a policy bill. It formally honors the life and memory of Celeste Coleman Shearouse, a Savannah, Georgia resident who passed away on January 30, 2026. The resolution expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences to her family and recognizes her 37-year service at St. Joseph's Candler Hospital, volunteer work with SAFE KIDS Savannah, and community contributions like founding the St. Vincent's 1845 Foundation. The Senate adopted it on February 17, 2026, and directed the Secretary to send a copy to her family.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 776) formally recognizes and commends Ms. Versie Zanders for her 14 years of service on Georgia's Ethics Commission and her dedication to public service. It specifically honors her retirement, highlighting her integrity, community commitment, and contributions to Georgia. The Georgia Senate resolves to extend best wishes for her retirement, with a copy of the resolution provided to her. This is a ceremonial resolution with no policy changes or direct impact on laws or constituents.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to underwriting and rate risking, so as to prohibit the use of credit information and credit scores in underwriting, rating risks, adverse actions, or certain other actions by insurance companies; to prohibit adverse actions against consumers in certain circumstances; 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 Titles 12, 32, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to conservation and natural resources, highways, bridges, and ferries, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for a system whereby certain local governments may seek certifications from the Department of Community Affairs upon the enactment of certain policies that can be used to receive priority in grant and loan applications submitted to state agencies; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to provide legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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 tax, so as to exempt the sale or use of baby products, healthcare products, first aid supplies, school supplies, workforce training materials, home energy efficiency products, gun safes, gun lock boxes, and emergency preparedness supplies, from taxation; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of rates, underwriting rules, and related organizations, so as to prohibit vehicle insurers from using any geographic classifications in vehicle insurance policies; 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 Chapter 2 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to department and Commissioner, so as to provide for certain lobbying restrictions on the Commissioner of Insurance within five years after leaving office; to provide for a definition; to provide for a penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of rates, underwriting rules, and related organizations, so as to require that private passenger motor vehicle and residential property insurance premium rates must be approved by the Commissioner prior to use; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.