Sen. David Lucas

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 235) is a ceremonial recognition by the Georgia Senate, not a law with policy changes. It formally commends the Georgia Beverage Association for its "Made to be Remade" initiative, which focuses on improving beverage container recycling through consumer education, infrastructure upgrades, and industry partnerships. The resolution highlights the association's work alongside major beverage companies (like Coca-Cola and PepsiCo) and their "Every Bottle Back" program, which aims to boost recycling rates and reduce plastic waste. It has no binding effect or new requirements - it simply expresses the Senate's support for these voluntary industry efforts.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of property seized, so as to provide for the destruction of a firearm discharged at a person under 18 years of age; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION urging the General Assembly to appropriate an additional $2 million annually to the Georgia Pregnancy and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program, in lieu of all moneys currently being appropriated to fund crisis pregnancy centers; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for school lunch and school breakfast programs for public school students in this state; to require local school systems to maximize access to federal funding; to provide for participating in the United States Department of Agriculture's Community Eligibility Provision (CEP); to provide for rules and regulations; to encourage the use of Georgia grown products in school breakfast and lunch programs; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution dedicates the intersection of State Route 139/Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard and Lee Street Southwest in Fulton County as the Senator Vincent D. Fort Memorial Intersection. The Georgia Department of Transportation is directed to install and maintain signage for this memorial. It serves as a commemorative honor for Senator Fort's legacy, without creating new laws or affecting policy.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to perinatal facilities, so as to explicitly prohibit limited services pregnancy centers from engaging in false or misleading advertising about the products or services provided at such centers; to provide for definitions; to provide for enforcement; to provide for notice and procedures; to provide for penalties; to provide for cause of action; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to require the Department of Insurance to implement a certain insurance affordability program in response to the pending expiration of certain Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act tax credits; to provide for definitions; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to repeal and reserve Article 2, relating to positive alternatives for pregnancy and parenting grant program; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 193) formally commends Troy Taylor, founder of ZuCot Gallery in Atlanta, for his contributions to the arts. It recognizes his work transforming the gallery into the largest African American fine arts gallery in the southeastern U.S., focusing on living African American artists and fostering community engagement. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a ceremonial tribute with no legislative effect.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 194) honoring Carleen Cumberbatch as the 2025 Distinguished Older Georgian. It recognizes her decades of volunteer work and advocacy for seniors in DeKalb County, including founding the South DeKalb Senior Line Dancers and serving on multiple aging-related boards. The resolution formally commends her contributions but does not create new laws or policies. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate on February 18, 2025, and directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy to Ms. Cumberbatch.