Sen. Max Burns

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 18) formally congratulates Terry Holder on his induction into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. It recognizes his distinguished coaching career, including a 588-183 record in baseball, eight state championships, and a historic 61-game winning streak. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a ceremonial gesture expressing the Georgia Senate's appreciation for Holder's contributions to sports.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution commending Donald J. Trump for his re-election as President and his policies. It has no legal effect and serves only as a symbolic gesture of support, with no new policies or changes to laws. The resolution lists specific accomplishments referenced in the text (like border policies and judicial appointments) as reasons for the commendation, but does not create any binding obligations. As a procedural resolution, it requires no action beyond adoption and distribution.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 17) is a ceremonial recognition of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) as a field of research and practice in Georgia. It commends FCS professionals for their work in areas like nutrition, financial literacy, family well-being, and career preparation for students. The resolution does not create new laws or funding; it simply acknowledges FCS's role in addressing societal issues and supports efforts to maintain its presence in education and community programs. The Senate passed it unanimously on January 16, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 12) honoring Bruce A. Thompson, a former Georgia State Senator and Labor Commissioner who died in November 2024. It formally celebrates his life, legacy as a businessman, public servant, and mentor, and expresses condolences to his family. The resolution has no policy provisions or impact on laws or citizens - it is purely a commemorative gesture by the Georgia Senate. It was adopted by the Senate on January 15, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 10) formally recognizes and commends Major Clint Morris and Captain Dee Morris for their combined nearly seven decades of service in Paulding County, Georgia law enforcement. It specifically honors their roles across multiple divisions (including Narcotics, Juvenile, and Courthouse Security), their community initiatives like co-founding the CASA program, and their receipt of awards such as Officer of the Year and the Purple Heart. The Georgia Senate passed this resolution to formally commend their retirement and acknowledge their dedication to public safety. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 9) expressing condolences and honoring the life of Charles "Charlie" Kay Stevens following his death. It commemorates his service in the U.S. Army, his Georgia restaurant business, personal milestones like earning a computer technology diploma at 55, and his family life, without creating any new laws or affecting any policies or individuals. The resolution serves solely as a formal tribute from the Georgia Senate.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding prosecuting attorneys, so as to provide additional qualifications regarding convictions for district attorneys, assistant district attorneys, deputy district attorneys, and other attorneys at law employed by district attorneys; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to provide for collection of passport application and processing fees by clerks of superior courts and probate court judges; to provide for written report disclosures; to provide for use of such fees; to provide for local Acts; to provide for applicability to judges of probate courts; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 12 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of unclaimed property, so as to provide for the handling of certain wills; to provide for definitions; to provide for administrative expenses of the commissioner; to provide for a claimant's designated representative; to provide for appeals; to provide for agreements for recovery; to provide for confidentiality; to provide a searchable data base for account information; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Joint Defense Commission, so as to revise the commission's operations; to expand the commission's membership; to revise the term lengths of commission members; to revise definitions; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Economic Development, so as to authorize the Department of Economic Development to assist the Georgia Joint Defense Commission in certain activities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.