Sen. Lee Anderson

Maddy summarySR 100 is a Georgia Senate resolution honoring the late State Senator Vincent D. Fort, who served the 39th District from 1996 to 2017. It commemorates his legislative work, including authoring Georgia's first hate crimes law (2001) and the Georgia Fair Lending Act (2003), and directs the Senate to share the resolution with his family. This procedural resolution has no policy impact - it formally expresses the Senate's condolences and recognizes his legacy.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as to provide certain protections for veterans and other eligible persons applying for benefits; to provide for limitations; to provide for violations; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 80), not a substantive bill. It formally commends Robert Michael "Mike" Kile, a Screven County, Georgia sheriff who served for 32 years (1993-2025) after a 55-year law enforcement career beginning in 1969. The resolution expresses the Georgia Senate’s appreciation for his dedication, leadership, and service to Screven County residents. It has no policy impact - it is purely a symbolic gesture of recognition with no new laws, funding, or requirements.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally congratulates Georgia's Employees' Retirement System (ERSGA) on its 75th anniversary, recognizing its role in managing retirement plans for state workers and retirees. It contains no policy changes, funding provisions, or new obligations - serving solely as a ceremonial acknowledgment of ERSGA's service since 1950. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia Senate in February 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SR 79) is a commemorative resolution passed by the Georgia Senate to honor Judge Dorothy Toth Beasley following her death in May 2024. It recognizes her historic role as Georgia’s first female appellate judge (appointed to the Georgia Court of Appeals in 1984) and the state’s first female chief judge (1995), highlighting her pioneering career in law, including arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court and her introduction of community service as a criminal sentence in Fulton County. The resolution expresses the Senate’s condolences to her family and acknowledges her contributions to justice, civic education, and community advocacy. As a symbolic gesture with no policy changes, it does not affect any laws or regulations.

Maddy summarySR 73 is a Georgia Senate resolution recognizing the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association (GSLHA) for its work supporting speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and related professionals who provide services to Georgians with communication, hearing, and swallowing disorders. The resolution, adopted by the Senate on February 3, 2025, commends the association's members for serving vulnerable populations - including through Medicaid, PeachCare for Kids, and Babies Can't Wait programs - in schools, hospitals, clinics, and other community settings. It does not create new laws or policies but formally honors the GSLHA's contributions to public health and education.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes February 18, 2025, as "FFA Day" at Georgia's state capitol to honor the Georgia FFA Association. It does not create new policies or funding but publicly acknowledges the association's role in agricultural education, which serves over 81,000 students across 402 chapters statewide. The resolution commends the association for preparing youth for agriculture careers and promoting leadership through its mission. It is a ceremonial recognition with no binding policy impact.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 76) honoring Robert L. Strother as the 2023-2024 Georgia Logger of the Year. It recognizes his three-generation logging family legacy, leadership of Strother Timber Company, and contributions to Georgia's forestry community, including industry awards, community engagement, and supporting forestry education. The resolution contains no policy changes or obligations - it simply extends formal congratulations and best wishes to Strother through a symbolic Senate resolution. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate on February 3, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution (SR 81) formally congratulates the Dalton State College men's golf team for winning the 2024 NAIA National Golf Championship. It recognizes their season record of eight tournament wins, defeating 131 teams, and highlights five players earning NAIA All-American honors, including one historic Academic All-American. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a symbolic gesture by the Senate to honor the team’s achievement. The Senate authorized distributing a copy of the resolution to the team, with no binding requirements or changes to laws.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Harlem High School Bulldogs baseball team for winning the 2024 GHSA Class AAA State Baseball Championship; and for other purposes.