A RESOLUTION calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the purpose of hearing a message from the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court; inviting each other Justice of the Supreme Court and each Judge of the Court of Appeals to be present at the joint session; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 635) is a symbolic gesture by the Georgia Senate to recognize January 27, 2026, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It commemorates the victims of the Holocaust and affirms Georgia's commitment to combating antisemitism, racism, and all forms of hate. The bill contains no policy changes or direct impacts on individuals or groups - it simply directs the Senate to formally acknowledge the day and distribute copies of the resolution. As a procedural resolution, it has no legal effect beyond this symbolic recognition.
A RESOLUTION recognizing the burden of lung cancer in the United States and the State of Georgia; supporting prevention, early detection, and timely intervention to improve patient outcomes; addressing disparities in care; and commending Intuitive for its leadership in advancing lung cancer care through innovations such as the Ion robotic endoluminal system; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Haynes King of the Georgia Institute of Technology for his outstanding achievements in football and for his contribution to athletics in the state of Georgia; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sick, personal, and maternity leave for teachers and other school personnel, so as to increase from three to five the number of accumulated sick leave days teachers and other school personnel may take each school year for personal or professional reasons; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (SR 640), not a law with policy changes. It formally recognizes the importance of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) as a field that helps individuals and families address issues like nutrition, financial literacy, and family well-being. The resolution acknowledges FCS professionals' role in education and community support but contains no binding requirements or new programs. It has no direct effect on policy, funding, or specific groups, as it is purely a statement of recognition adopted by the Senate.
Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes February 7-14, 2026, as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the state capitol. It directs the Senate to acknowledge this week to raise public awareness about congenital heart defects, which affect approximately 40,000 newborns annually in the U.S. and can lead to undiagnosed health risks, including sudden cardiac death in young athletes. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial observance to honor affected families and health professionals.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landlord and tenant in general, so as to limit the monthly income requirement for disabled veterans to qualify as tenants; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 611) that formally recognizes the Georgia Association of Community Care Providers (GACCP). It commends GACCP for representing home and community-based service providers who deliver Medicaid waiver-supported care (like ICWP, EDWP, NOW, and COMP waivers) to Georgians with disabilities, complex care needs, and aging populations - particularly in rural and underserved areas. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes; it simply expresses the Senate’s appreciation for GACCP’s work in enabling individuals to receive care at home rather than in institutions. The Senate passed it unanimously on January 28, 2026.
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Kathy Colbenson upon receiving the 2026 Reverend Robert Ross Johnson Humanitarian of the Year Award; and for other purposes.
