Sen. Max Burns

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 400) recognizing Lynne Riley's retirement from public service. It honors her 21-year career in Georgia government, including roles as State Treasurer, Revenue Commissioner, and President of the Georgia Student Finance Commission, where she oversaw $4.3 billion in HOPE Scholarships and the GEORGIA MATCH program. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Senate's commendation and extends best wishes for her retirement. As a recognition measure, it does not create new laws or affect any legal rights or obligations.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 419) passed by the Georgia Senate to honor the birth of Ella Catherine Branch Tippins. It formally recognizes the birth of the baby girl to parents Chelsea McElveen Tippins and Stephen Branch Tippins Jr. on February 11, 2025, and extends well-wishes for her life. As a symbolic gesture with no policy or legal effect, it does not create new laws or affect any specific group. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 20, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 403), not a bill with policy changes. It formally commends Valerie Taylor, a Georgia cancer survivor and advocate, for her work raising awareness about Medicaid coverage gaps affecting cancer patients. The resolution highlights her personal experience with blood cancer and breast cancer, her advocacy efforts with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), and her role in inspiring policy changes for equitable healthcare access. The Senate adopted this resolution on March 20, 2025, to honor her contributions.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 406), not a policy bill. It formally honors Charles M. "Buddy" Leger, a Georgia agricultural leader who dedicated over 75 years to the watermelon and pecan industries, including leadership roles in the Georgia Watermelon Association and National Watermelon Research Board. The resolution expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences upon his death and recognizes his awards, such as the National Watermelon Association Outstanding Service Award and University of Georgia Hall of Fame induction. It has no legal effect or policy impact - it solely serves as a symbolic tribute to his legacy.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate commending Doug Collins upon his nomination as U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs. It expresses the Senate's support for his military service (including combat deployment in Iraq), congressional career, and advocacy for veterans' healthcare and mental health access. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a non-binding expression of praise with no legal effect or funding provisions. It was passed by the Georgia Senate in March 2025.

Maddy summarySR 246 is a Senate resolution commending former President Donald J. Trump. It includes an amendment stating that "President Trump’s supporters want him to explore whether there is a legal option for him to run for a third term." As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws, affect policies, or change any legal obligations. It serves only to express legislative support without implementing any concrete policy change.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to revise provisions relating to the fundamental roles of local boards of education and local school superintendents; to provide for requirements for the model code of ethics for local boards of education to be promulgated by the State Board of Education; to provide for public complaints alleging ethics code violations by members of local boards of education; to provide for required and prohibited topics in training programs for local board of education members; to provide for a sanction for noncompliance; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution (SR 340) formally recognizes Georgia State University for its academic achievements, research impact, and community contributions as detailed in the resolution. It does not create any legal obligations or policy changes, serving solely as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the university's work. The resolution highlights GSU's national rankings in undergraduate teaching, student success initiatives, research funding, and economic impact. As a procedural resolution, it has no direct effect on individuals or policy implementation.

Maddy summaryThis commemorative resolution designates March 10, 2025, as "Dr. Indran B. Indrakrishnan Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It honors Dr. Indrakrishnan, a gastroenterologist and community leader, for his service on healthcare boards, charitable organizations, and contributions to Georgia's medical community. The resolution formally recognizes his work advancing healthcare initiatives, supporting underserved rural areas, and his leadership roles with groups like the Georgia Gastroenterologic Society. It does not create new laws or alter existing policies.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes) commending 35 specific Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides who served during Georgia's 2025 legislative session. It formally recognizes their "exemplary service" in supporting Senate committee work and administrative functions, listing all named individuals. The resolution has no binding effect or policy impact - it is purely a formal expression of appreciation from the Georgia Senate.