Sen. Larry Walker

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 592) is a ceremonial honor recognizing 14 Georgia communities - such as Brookhaven, Gwinnett County, and Sugar Hill - for earning "Georgia PlanFirst" designation. It celebrates their work in developing and implementing comprehensive community plans, aligning with the 36th anniversary of the Georgia Planning Act. The resolution has no policy impact; it formally applauds these local governments for their planning efforts without creating new laws or affecting residents. The Senate unanimously adopted it in January 2026 to acknowledge their contributions to community vision and development.

A RESOLUTION commending the marriage and family therapists of Georgia and recognizing February 11, 2026, as Marriage and Family Therapy Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Danah Craft on her outstanding public service as the executive director of Feeding Georgia; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to advertising and sale of meat generally, so as to prohibit any person from producing, selling, trading, distributing, or offering to produce, sell, trade, or distribute for human consumption any lab-grown meat; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the life, service, and legacy of Representative Mandi L. Ballinger, devoted public servant, faithful advocate, and cherished resident of Cherokee County; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 570), not a policy bill. It honors the late Claire Ann Bartlett, a Fulton County Republican community leader and volunteer who passed away in December 2025. The resolution commemorates her life, family, service with the Fulton County Republican Party, Georgia Life Alliance, and Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism, and her community impact. Adopted by the Georgia Senate on January 14, 2026, it has no legislative effect beyond expressing condolences.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Independent College Association for its leadership in private higher education and its enduring commitment to making Georgia the top state for talent and economic development; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing Kenny Stone for his outstanding legacy of leadership and congratulating East Georgia Regional Medical Center upon 25 years of service; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cartrelia Denese Sampson on her outstanding service as a legislative assistant, serving many senators over the years with the Georgia Senate, and now, as the Director of Constituent Services with the Office of the Lieutenant Governor; and for other purposes.

Maddy summarySR 557 is a procedural resolution requiring the Senate to formally notify the House of Representatives that the Senate has convened for its regular session. It directs the Senate Secretary to send this notification, confirming the Senate is ready to begin legislative business. This is a routine administrative step with no substantive policy changes or direct impact on the public. As a standard procedural measure, it does not affect laws or constituents.