Sen. Rick Williams

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally congratulates Cornelius "Tobey" McDowell on being named the 2025 Georgia Logger of the Year, recognizing his contributions to Georgia's logging industry. It is a ceremonial resolution with no policy changes or direct impact on laws, regulations, or constituents. The bill was adopted by the Georgia Senate in February 2026 as a symbolic gesture honoring an individual award recipient.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of taxable net income, so as to exempt from taxation all income received by certain rural residents; to provide for methods of proving residence; to provide for penalties; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 653) formally recognizes "Keep Georgia Beautiful Day" at the Georgia State Capitol. It is a ceremonial resolution acknowledging the work of the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation and its affiliates, which operate statewide litter prevention, recycling, and community beautification programs. The resolution does not create new laws, allocate funding, or change existing policies - it solely serves to honor the organization's efforts through a formal Senate recognition. The Senate adopted this resolution on February 2, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 635) is a symbolic gesture by the Georgia Senate to recognize January 27, 2026, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It commemorates the victims of the Holocaust and affirms Georgia's commitment to combating antisemitism, racism, and all forms of hate. The bill contains no policy changes or direct impacts on individuals or groups - it simply directs the Senate to formally acknowledge the day and distribute copies of the resolution. As a procedural resolution, it has no legal effect beyond this symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes the Georgia Wing of the Civil Air Patrol for its volunteer service to Georgia citizens. It highlights their roles in emergency response, disaster relief (including hurricane support), aerospace education, and cadet programs, noting their 2,000+ members and over $7.6 million in estimated volunteer value in 2024. The resolution does not create new laws or alter policies - it solely serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of their contributions.

A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Haynes King of the Georgia Institute of Technology for his outstanding achievements in football and for his contribution to athletics in the state of Georgia; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that local boards of education shall be required to provide instruction in firearm safety in kindergarten through grade 12; to provide that such instruction may be incorporated into a course of study in health and physical education; to provide for the adoption of content standards by the State Board of Education; to provide that local boards of education may establish a curriculum in firearm safety; to provide requirements for such curriculum; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the life, service, and legacy of Representative Mandi L. Ballinger, devoted public servant, faithful advocate, and cherished resident of Cherokee County; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 570), not a policy bill. It honors the late Claire Ann Bartlett, a Fulton County Republican community leader and volunteer who passed away in December 2025. The resolution commemorates her life, family, service with the Fulton County Republican Party, Georgia Life Alliance, and Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism, and her community impact. Adopted by the Georgia Senate on January 14, 2026, it has no legislative effect beyond expressing condolences.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Independent College Association for its leadership in private higher education and its enduring commitment to making Georgia the top state for talent and economic development; and for other purposes.