Sen. Larry Walker

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 368) recognizing Irish Minister Dara Calleary for his public service. It formally commends him for his roles as Minister for Social Protection and Rural Development, his 17-year tenure as a member of Ireland's parliament (Teachta Dála for Mayo), and his prior government positions. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely serves to acknowledge his career through a formal Senate commendation. It was adopted by the Senate on March 11, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution (SR 340) formally recognizes Georgia State University for its academic achievements, research impact, and community contributions as detailed in the resolution. It does not create any legal obligations or policy changes, serving solely as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the university's work. The resolution highlights GSU's national rankings in undergraduate teaching, student success initiatives, research funding, and economic impact. As a procedural resolution, it has no direct effect on individuals or policy implementation.

Maddy summaryThis commemorative resolution designates March 10, 2025, as "Dr. Indran B. Indrakrishnan Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It honors Dr. Indrakrishnan, a gastroenterologist and community leader, for his service on healthcare boards, charitable organizations, and contributions to Georgia's medical community. The resolution formally recognizes his work advancing healthcare initiatives, supporting underserved rural areas, and his leadership roles with groups like the Georgia Gastroenterologic Society. It does not create new laws or alter existing policies.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes) commending 35 specific Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides who served during Georgia's 2025 legislative session. It formally recognizes their "exemplary service" in supporting Senate committee work and administrative functions, listing all named individuals. The resolution has no binding effect or policy impact - it is purely a formal expression of appreciation from the Georgia Senate.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-182 of the O.C.G.A., relating to program weights to reflect funds for payment of salaries and benefits, maximum class size, reporting requirements, and application to specific school years, so as to authorize local school systems and public schools to employ or accept as volunteers school chaplains; to amend Code Section 19-15-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions concerning child abuse, so as to include school chaplains in the definition of "child protection professional"; to amend Code Section 49-5-41 of the O.C.G.A., relating to persons and agencies permitted access to records, so as to authorize school chaplains to review records of reports of child abuse; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Forestry Commission for serving the State of Georgia as an emergency response agency; the Worth County Unit on being named the 2024 Unit of the Year for Service; the Fannin/Towns/Union Unit on being named the 2024 Unit of the Year for Community Engagement; Clark Rountree for being named 2024 Wildland Firefighter of the Year; and Kevin Lee for being named 2024 Forester of the Year; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 315) is a ceremonial recognition by the Georgia Senate, not a law with policy changes. It commends the Georgia peanut industry for its economic contributions and designates March 2025 as "Georgia Peanut Month" at the state capitol. The only concrete action requires the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Peanut Commission. It directly honors the industry but does not alter regulations, funding, or create new obligations.

A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the Kingdom of Denmark and Honorary Consul Christopher N. Smith, Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog 1st Class; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (SR 308) congratulating the Georgia Association of Manufacturers (GAM) on its 125th anniversary. It recognizes GAM's history, evolving from the Georgia Industrial Association in 1900 to representing Georgia's manufacturing sector today. The resolution highlights GAM's role in supporting 10,000 manufacturers employing 435,000 Georgians and contributing $77.2 billion to the state economy. It contains no policy changes or funding provisions - only a formal expression of appreciation from the Georgia Senate.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to create and establish a purpose for the Georgia Interested Parties Advisory Group within the Department of Community Health; to provide for such advisory group's composition and duties; to provide for the collection of certain data by the Department of Community Health and the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; to provide for annual reports; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.