Sen. Larry Walker

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 855) is a ceremonial recognition of the Georgia Academy of Audiology by the Georgia Senate. It commends the organization and its members for their work providing hearing and balance disorder evaluations, treatments, and public education across Georgia. The resolution does not create new laws, allocate funding, or directly affect any policies or individuals - its sole purpose is to honor the group's contributions to healthcare. It was formally adopted by the Senate on February 26, 2026.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to animal protection generally, so as to strengthen protections for dogs possessed for breeding purposes; to provide a definition; to expand minimum standards of care applicable to dog breeders; to limit the total number of dogs that may be possessed for breeding purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION expressing support for the designation of a State Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Day to raise awareness of and promote research on the disorder; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 18, 2026, as "Georgia Runs on Trucking Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It recognizes the trucking industry's economic importance - supporting over 333,000 jobs, moving 70% of domestic freight, and contributing $19.3 billion in annual wages - without creating new laws or policies. The resolution formally commends Georgia's trucking professionals and companies for their role in the state's economy and logistics network. It includes no concrete policy changes, as it is purely ceremonial, directing the Senate Secretary to share the resolution with the Georgia Trucking Association.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 1980 and 2026 United States Olympic Men's Hockey Teams for their historic achievements and contributions to national unity; 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 provide for homeowner protections with regard to insurance companies' use of aerial or satellite images; to provide for definitions; to provide for certain procedures; to require that homeowners be allowed 60 days to correct; to provide for regulations; 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.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 831), not a policy bill. It formally congratulates Charlie and Haley Barrett on the birth of their son, Charles "Beau" Donald Barrett IV, and extends well-wishes for his life. The resolution acknowledges both parents' state government roles - Charlie as Senate Chief of Staff and Haley as Communications Director for the Ethics Commission. It contains no policy provisions or funding changes; it is solely a symbolic gesture of Senate recognition.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution designates February 25, 2026, as "Georgia Airports Association Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It honors the Georgia Airports Association, a group founded in 1990 that supports 103 public airports across the state. The resolution recognizes the association's role in helping airports - critical to Georgia's $73.7 billion annual economic impact and 450,000 jobs - provide resources and advocacy for their members. The bill has no policy changes; it is purely a formal acknowledgment of the association's contributions.

Maddy summaryThis is a Senate resolution (SR 828) expressing condolences for the passing of Darvin Eason, a Georgia resident recognized for his agricultural leadership and humanitarian work in Haiti. The resolution honors his life, noting his roles as a Georgia Agribusiness Council leader, Haiti water project volunteer, and recipient of awards like "Progressive Farmer Magazine's Man of the Year." It formally expresses the Senate's regret at his death and directs the Senate Secretary to share a copy with his family. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents.

Maddy summaryThis resolution symbolically recognizes May 2, 2026, as "Stilettos on Steel Day" and "International Female Ride Day" in Georgia. It honors the Newnan chapter of Stilettos on Steel, a female motorcycle organization, for hosting an all-female ride event with proceeds supporting bicycle donations for teenage girls through the Coweta County Sheriff's Department. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, acknowledging community service and the group's annual event.