A RESOLUTION recognizing the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports as an industry association for general aviation airports in the State of Georgia and its corporate affiliates; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 199) is a ceremonial Senate measure congratulating the Peach County School System on its 100th anniversary. It recognizes the school system's service to 3,866 students in Fort Valley and Byron, Georgia, including its 93.4% graduation rate, and acknowledges its role in preparing students for lifelong achievement. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely offers formal congratulations and directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy to the school system. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or alter funding.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 95) names Georgia's new legislative office complex the "Sonny Perdue Legislative Building" to honor former Governor Sonny Perdue's lifetime of public service. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is a ceremonial designation for a physical building. The resolution cites Perdue's service as Georgia's first Republican governor since Reconstruction, his role as U.S. Agriculture Secretary, and his current position as Chancellor of the University System of Georgia. The building will serve as the new home for Georgia's state legislators.
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 sales of firearms, ammunition, gun safes, and related accessories during an 11 day period each year; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 149) formally recognizes and commends the Shepherd Center for its 50 years of service as a rehabilitation provider in Atlanta. It highlights the center's mission to support individuals with neurological conditions like spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, and multiple sclerosis, as well as its role in community initiatives such as the 1996 Paralympics and the Peachtree Road Race wheelchair division. The resolution has no policy or funding impact - it is purely ceremonial, expressing the Senate's appreciation for the center's work. It directly affects the Shepherd Center by honoring its anniversary.
A RESOLUTION commending the contributions of the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association and its commitment to delivering evidence-based practices to individuals with substance use disorders through recognized standards of education, training, and competencies as it celebrates 45 years of service to Georgia; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 151) formally recognizes February 26, 2025, as "Self-Direction Day" in Georgia. It highlights self-direction - a service model allowing individuals with disabilities to control their home and community-based care, including decisions about who provides services and when. The resolution notes Georgia has used this approach since 2005 across five waiver programs, emphasizing benefits like greater independence, improved satisfaction, and reduced costs compared to traditional systems. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or alter existing programs.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to provide for regulation of the manufacture, distribution, and sale of malt beverages; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 141) dedicates a specific segment of State Route 139/Riverdale Road in Clayton County as the "Honorable Valencia Seay Highway" to honor Senator Valencia Seay's service. It directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage identifying this road section. The resolution recognizes her 17-year tenure in the Georgia Senate, community leadership, and awards, but does not create new laws or affect policy. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no substantive policy impact beyond naming the road.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 29 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to information technology relative to state government, so as to prohibit the use or installation of any artificial intelligence system on state equipment when the company that developed or deployed such artificial intelligence system is associated with the People's Republic of China; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
