Sen. Lee Anderson

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Pastor Dr. Brad Whitt for his 30 years of pastoral service and leadership. The bill honors his work leading congregations in Tennessee, Ohio, and South Carolina, including his current role at Abilene Baptist Church, where he has helped grow the church and establish community programs. It also acknowledges his service as president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention's Pastors' Conference and his authorship of three books on faith. The resolution directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy of the document to Pastor Whitt.

A RESOLUTION commending the Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia (BOMA Georgia) and recognizing February 3, 2026, as BOMA Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summarySR 800 is a resolution creating Georgia's Joint Study Committee on the Generational Sustainability of Family Farms. It directly affects Georgia's family farms, which contribute $100.4 billion to the state economy and face challenges like declining farmer income, rising input costs, mental health crises, and workforce shortages. The committee will study these issues and recommend policies to support existing farms, develop new markets, reduce input costs, and prepare the next generation of farmers. The committee, composed of 11 legislators and the Agriculture Commissioner, must submit its findings by December 1, 2026. This is a procedural resolution establishing a study body, not a law with immediate policy changes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to government transparency and campaign finance, so as to provide for transparency in foreign funded political activities within the state; to require agents of hostile foreign principals and foreign supported political organizations to register with the State Ethics Commission; to provide for registration requirements; to provide for definitions; to provide legislative findings; to provide for civil penalties; to authorize the Attorney General to bring civil actions or criminal investigations for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Cedartown High School Debate Team for winning the 2026 Parliamentary Debate World Competition; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Firefighter Daniel Norton of the Paulding County Fire & Rescue for his outstanding acts of heroism and his dedication to public safety excellence; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes the 25th anniversary of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but instead serves as a commemorative acknowledgment of the district's conservation achievements over the past quarter-century. The resolution highlights the district's success in reducing water consumption, implementing efficiency programs, and improving watershed health through various initiatives. It authorizes the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the district for distribution purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to DNA sampling, collection, and analysis, so as to require the collection of DNA samples from any individual in a detention facility charged with a misdemeanor or felony who is subject to an immigration detainer notice; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to disqualify business enterprises that hire illegal aliens for large-scale projects from claiming certain tax credits associated with such projects; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Greenbrier High School girls flag football team for winning the 2025 GHSA Division 2 State Flag Football Championship; and for other purposes.