A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to gambling, so as to revise provisions relative to dogfighting; to prohibit fighting of dogs and game cocks; to prohibit possession or sale of fighting related objects; to provide for punishment; to provide for definitions; to amend Code Section 4-8-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certificates of registration, requirements for issuance of certificate, individuals excluded from receiving registration, limitation of ownership, and annual renewal, so as to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 and Article 1 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions and the Georgia Composite Medical Board, respectively, so as to prohibit prescribing or administering certain hormone therapies and puberty-blocking medications for certain purposes to minors; to provide for definitions; to provide for limited exceptions; to provide for a remedy for a parent or guardian of a minor; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for the preservation of religious freedom; to provide for the granting of relief; to provide for definitions; to provide for construction; to provide for statutory interpretation; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings and determinations; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summarySR 531 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate to honor Freedom, the live bald eagle mascot of Georgia Southern University. The resolution recognizes Freedom - a rescued male Southern bald eagle with a permanent beak injury - who served as the university's mascot since 2004, inspiring thousands through sporting events, educational programs, and community appearances. It commemorates his role in promoting wildlife conservation and university spirit, following his passing on March 29, 2025. As a symbolic gesture, the resolution has no policy impact and directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy to Georgia Southern University.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 521) passed by the Georgia Senate to recognize NFL player Leonard Floyd. It commends his athletic career, including his Super Bowl LVI victory with the Los Angeles Rams, his record as a pass rusher, and his return to Georgia as a member of the Atlanta Falcons. The resolution formally honors his achievements and leadership, with no policy changes or direct impact on constituents. It serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation for his contributions to football and his community.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Department of Banking and Finance and financial institutions generally, so as to provide for the removal of references to reputational risk from any Department of Banking and Finance guidance, rule, examination manual, or similar document; to prohibit the department from considering reputational risk when regulating financial institutions; to provide for a report detailing any policy changes made by the department as a result of this Act; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution creates a temporary Senate committee to study whether Georgia should adopt the FairTax - a national proposal to replace income taxes with a sales tax. The committee, led by the Senate Finance Committee chair and composed of five senators, will examine the FairTax's potential impact on Georgia's tax system and report findings by December 1, 2025. It does not change tax law but directs a formal review of this specific reform idea. The committee’s work is limited to analysis and recommendations, with no authority to implement changes. This procedural resolution affects Georgia legislators involved in the study, not the general public or tax rates.
Maddy summarySR 429 creates a Senate study committee to examine Georgia's felony disenfranchisement laws, which deny voting rights to people with felony convictions even after they've completed prison sentences. The committee, composed of six senators appointed by the Senate President, will study the current constitutional clause, assess its impact on reintegration, and recommend potential reforms by December 1, 2025. It will specifically evaluate whether to allow voting rights restoration for individuals serving community supervision post-incarceration, considering economic, legal, and societal effects. This resolution does not change voting rights directly but sets up a process to review and potentially reform Georgia's approach to felony disenfranchisement.
Maddy summaryThis resolution creates a temporary Senate Study Committee focused on identifying strategies to boost Georgia's tourism industry. The committee, composed of five appointed senators (including members from relevant committees), will study tourism opportunities across Georgia's regions and recommend potential policies by December 2025. It does not enact new laws but aims to inform future legislative action on tourism development. The committee's work directly affects Georgia's tourism sector and state government planning. (Procedural resolution; 3 sentences)
Maddy summaryThis resolution creates a Senate Study Committee on Franchise Fees to examine how electricity utility providers pay fees for using county rights-of-way in unincorporated areas. The committee will study current fee structures, including how residents in unincorporated areas pay municipal franchise fees to cities they don't reside in, and assess the impact of growing large electricity customers. It will recommend potential policy changes but cannot enact laws itself. The committee must report its findings by December 1, 2025, before disbanding. This is a procedural resolution focused on research, not immediate policy change.