A RESOLUTION congratulating the Greenbrier High School girls flag football team for winning the 2024 GHSA Division 2 State Flag Football Championship; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide for direct payments to property owners whose property was damaged or destroyed as a result of a certain natural disaster; to provide for an appropriations contingency; to provide for the amounts of such payments; to provide for procedures; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an automatic repeal; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 293) is a ceremonial expression of recognition, not a law with policy changes. It formally congratulates the Pierce County girls golf team for winning the GHSA Girls Golf AA State Championship (their third consecutive title) and acknowledges their coach and team members. The resolution has no legal effect or direct impact on individuals or policies - it simply serves as a symbolic gesture of praise from the Georgia Senate. The Senate adopted it on February 28, 2025, and directed the Secretary to provide a copy to the team.
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Lowndes County High School baseball team for winning the 2024 GHSA 7A State Baseball Championship; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Pierce County High School competition cheerleading team for winning the 2024 AA Division State Cheerleading Championship; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 305) formally recognizes and commends Prince Hall Freemasonry and the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Georgia for its community service and historical contributions. It highlights the organization's work, including awarding over $100,000 in scholarships, providing 20,000+ community service hours, and supporting youth mentorship through groups like the Knights of Pythagoras. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the Georgia Senate. It directly honors the Masonic organization and its 181 lodges with over 5,000 members statewide. The Senate adopted this resolution on February 28, 2025.
Maddy summaryThis is a Senate resolution (SR 247) that formally commends Kelly Loeffler for her public service. It recognizes her work as a U.S. Senator from Georgia, her role as Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA), and her advocacy for small business support during the pandemic (including the Paycheck Protection Program). The resolution lists her background, policy priorities, and leadership as justification for the commendation. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any policies - only expressing formal recognition.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certification of motor carriers, so as to repeal the authority of the Department of Public Safety to establish reasonable rates, fares, and charges for transportation by motor carriers of household goods; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 11 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan, so as to revise the maximum amount of contributions allowed per beneficiary of savings trust accounts for higher education expenses; to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of taxable net income, so as to revise the deduction for contributions to savings trust accounts; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state's Employee Benefit Plan Council, so as to require such council to establish health savings accounts and to continually provide for education or salary reductions for such accounts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
