Sen. Rick Williams

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to reestablish a consumer utility counsel to represent consumers in matters before the Public Service Commission or other agencies concerning public utilities; to create the Office of the Consumers' Utility Counsel; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 765) is a symbolic gesture recognizing and commending law enforcement officers in Georgia and the U.S. It does not create new laws or allocate funding. The resolution cites statistics about officer safety, casualties, and mental health challenges to honor current and fallen officers, and to support their well-being. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate with no binding policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SR 764) is a ceremonial Senate resolution celebrating the birth of Eden June Gale, the daughter of Ryan and Lauren Gale in Georgia. It formally congratulates the parents on the birth of their daughter and extends well-wishes for her future, citing her birth details (January 19, 2026, 6 lbs 9 oz, 20.5 inches). The resolution directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy to the Gale family. As a non-binding commemorative measure, it does not create policy changes or affect any broader group.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 20, 2026, as Donor Day at the Georgia state capitol to honor organ, eye, and tissue donors and recognize organizations like Donate Life Georgia and LifeLink of Georgia that promote donation registration. It does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges the work of donors, their families, and advocacy groups in advancing donation awareness. The resolution encourages Georgians to register as donors through standard channels like driver's license applications or the DonateLifeGeorgia.org website. It is a ceremonial recognition with no direct regulatory impact on individuals or organizations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 773) designates February 9-13, 2026, as "Georgia Donor Week" at the state capitol. It symbolically recognizes the importance of organ and tissue donation by honoring donors, their families, and healthcare teams supporting transplantation. The resolution encourages Georgians to learn about organ donation but does not create new laws or directly affect any individuals or entities. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal force beyond raising awareness.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 776) formally recognizes and commends Ms. Versie Zanders for her 14 years of service on Georgia's Ethics Commission and her dedication to public service. It specifically honors her retirement, highlighting her integrity, community commitment, and contributions to Georgia. The Georgia Senate resolves to extend best wishes for her retirement, with a copy of the resolution provided to her. This is a ceremonial resolution with no policy changes or direct impact on laws or constituents.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to insurance generally, so as to provide for certain health benefit policies to cover an annual chest imaging test and any additional medically necessary chest imaging tests for a covered person who has undergone a mastectomy or other cancer treatment; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution dedicates a roundabout at the intersection of State Route 16 and High Falls Road in Butts County as the "Abby Savoie Circle of Hope" to honor Abigail Savoie, a Georgia College student who died in a 2022 traffic accident at that location. It directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs marking the dedication. The resolution commemorates Savoie's life and her role in prompting safety improvements at the intersection, which was redesigned to prevent future accidents.

A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's lineworkers and recognizing April 13, 2026, as Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 759), not a policy bill. It formally commends Quanya Pendleton-Sears, a fourth-grade science and social studies teacher at Heritage Elementary School, for being selected as a 2026 Don Cargill STEM Scholar. The resolution expresses the Senate's recognition of her dedication to education and her role in enhancing student learning through STEM engagement. It has no policy impact or funding provisions - it is purely an honorific gesture with no binding effect.