Sen. Harold Jones

A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Building Authority, Garbutt Construction, SG Contracting, Balfour Beatty, and Nelson Architecture Engineers for their exemplary work on the restoration and remodeling of the historic Georgia Senate Chamber; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 769) passed by the Georgia Senate to formally recognize Renee S. Knight for her public service. It specifically commends her work as Morrow City Council member and Mayor Pro-Tem (2017-2021), her current role as a business analyst for Clayton County Public Schools, and her community leadership. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation with no direct impact on laws, funding, or individuals beyond the recognition itself.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 773) designates February 9-13, 2026, as "Georgia Donor Week" at the state capitol. It symbolically recognizes the importance of organ and tissue donation by honoring donors, their families, and healthcare teams supporting transplantation. The resolution encourages Georgians to learn about organ donation but does not create new laws or directly affect any individuals or entities. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal force beyond raising awareness.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to underwriting and rate risking, so as to prohibit the use of credit information and credit scores in underwriting, rating risks, adverse actions, or certain other actions by insurance companies; to prohibit adverse actions against consumers in certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 12, 32, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to conservation and natural resources, highways, bridges, and ferries, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for a system whereby certain local governments may seek certifications from the Department of Community Affairs upon the enactment of certain policies that can be used to receive priority in grant and loan applications submitted to state agencies; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to provide legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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 tax, so as to exempt the sale or use of baby products, healthcare products, first aid supplies, school supplies, workforce training materials, home energy efficiency products, gun safes, gun lock boxes, and emergency preparedness supplies, from taxation; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; 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 prohibit vehicle insurers from using any geographic classifications in vehicle insurance policies; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's lineworkers and recognizing April 13, 2026, as Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 762) formally recognizes and commends Lana Labay for her public service to Georgia. It specifically honors her swearing-in as Morrow City Council member for Seat-Post 3 (January 2026), her community leadership, and the establishment of "Lana Labay and Alma Floyd Day" (February 2024). The resolution has no policy impact - it is a ceremonial commendation with no binding requirements or changes to law. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate on February 12, 2026, and directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy to Labay.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to enact the "Age-Appropriate Design Code Act"; to provide for definitions; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.