Sen. Lee Anderson

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general authority, duties, and procedure of the Department of Administrative Services, so as to prohibit companies owned or operated by Iran to bid on or submit a proposal for a state contract; to provide for definitions; to provide for certifications; to provide penalties for false certifications; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Georgia Electric Membership Corporation on 85 years of service and recognizing February 10, 2025, as Georgia EMC Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 114), not a policy bill. It honors Gregory "Greg" Cecil Clifton, a Fayetteville, Georgia resident and former mayor, following his death on January 3, 2025. The resolution expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences to his family and recognizes his life, including his career in sales, community service, and faith-based activities. It was adopted by the Senate on February 5, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 11, 2025, as "Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It formally recognizes the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation's history since 1937 and its role representing Georgia agriculture through its 158 county chapters and 235,000+ member farmers. The resolution has no policy or funding provisions; it is purely ceremonial, directing the Senate Secretary to provide a copy to the Farm Bureau. It does not affect any laws, regulations, or government operations.

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to authorize the Georgia General Assembly to provide by law for the operation and regulation of sports betting and casino gambling activities in this state; to provide for the regulation and taxation of such activities; to provide for the allocation of revenues derived from such activities; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-6-47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from the certificate of need program, so as to revise an exemption from certificate of need requirements concerning life plan communities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-8-9.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility to receive tax credits, so as to revise the definition of "rural hospital organization"; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 86) designates February 4, 2025, as "Dyslexia Day" at Georgia's state capitol. It symbolically recognizes dyslexia as a neurological learning disability affecting approximately one in five people, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and support. The resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on individuals; it is purely a commemorative gesture. The Senate adopted it on February 4, 2025, to highlight awareness of dyslexia's educational impact.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution (SR 104) designates February 10, 2025, as "Georgia Hearing Day" to raise public awareness about hearing health. It recognizes the importance of hearing care, citing statistics on hearing loss impacts (like reduced income and underutilized hearing aids), but does not create new laws or funding. The resolution encourages Georgians to seek regular hearing checks from licensed professionals like audiologists. As a symbolic gesture, it has no direct policy or financial impact on individuals or programs.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution designates April 30, 2025, as No-Kill Awareness Day at the Georgia state capitol. It aims to raise public awareness about pet adoption and the "no-kill" philosophy in animal shelters, which seeks to save at least 90% of shelter animals. The resolution does not create new laws or obligations but symbolically recognizes efforts to promote shelter adoptions and reduce euthanasia rates.