A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing February 3, 2026, as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol; 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.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 578) is a Senate recognition of Al Ciraldo Jr. for his over 50 years of service as a spotter for Georgia Tech football broadcasts. It specifically honors his role since 1975, including his multi-generational legacy (starting at age 16 with his father) and contributions to over 500 games. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply commends his work in sports broadcasting and his dedication to Georgia Tech athletics. It was adopted by the Senate in January 2026.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that local boards of education shall be required to provide instruction in firearm safety in kindergarten through grade 12; to provide that such instruction may be incorporated into a course of study in health and physical education; to provide for the adoption of content standards by the State Board of Education; to provide that local boards of education may establish a curriculum in firearm safety; to provide requirements for such curriculum; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state sales and use taxes, so as to advance the sunset date for the data center equipment sales and use tax exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 573) is a ceremonial Senate measure recognizing Flat Creek Baptist Church for its 200th anniversary. It commends the church's history of community service, faith-based work, and dedication since its founding in 1826, without creating any new laws, funding, or obligations. The resolution formally extends the Senate's best wishes for the church's continued growth.
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.
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.
