Sen. David Lucas

Maddy summarySR 195 is a symbolic resolution recognizing March 2025 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. It does not create new laws or requirements but highlights the importance of colorectal cancer screening through referenced statistics on mortality rates and follow-up care challenges. The resolution encourages the public to consult healthcare providers about screenings. As a commemorative resolution, it has no direct policy impact or funding changes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 189) formally recognizes Mercer University and designates February 20, 2025, as "Mercer University Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It commends the university for its 192 years of educational service in Georgia, including its campus in Macon, its 12 schools enrolling over 9,200 students, and its community impact. The resolution has no policy or funding changes - it is purely ceremonial, honoring the university's contributions to Georgia.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 95) names Georgia's new legislative office complex the "Sonny Perdue Legislative Building" to honor former Governor Sonny Perdue's lifetime of public service. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is a ceremonial designation for a physical building. The resolution cites Perdue's service as Georgia's first Republican governor since Reconstruction, his role as U.S. Agriculture Secretary, and his current position as Chancellor of the University System of Georgia. The building will serve as the new home for Georgia's state legislators.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 26, 2025, as "Pace Day" at the Florida Capitol to honor the Pace Center for Girls. It recognizes the organization's work since 1985 providing free academic, counseling, and life skills services to girls in juvenile justice systems across Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. The resolution formally acknowledges the Pace Center's nationally recognized model that supports girls impacted by trauma through gender-responsive programs. The bill does not create new policies or affect any specific legislation - it is purely a ceremonial recognition.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-9-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to standards applicable to making and use of rates, so as to add census tract to the categories upon which insurers may not consider when promulgating standards or rating plans; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general insurance provisions, so as to broadly address insurer premium rate increases; to require certain disclosures; to establish a new state-run database; to require the submission of certain data in certain situations; to increase penalties; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-9-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to standards applicable to making and use of rates, so as to add census tract to the categories upon which insurers may not consider when promulgating standards or rating plans; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general insurance provisions, so as to broadly address insurer premium rate increases; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 19, 2025, as Macon Day at the state capitol and commending and congratulating Leadership Macon; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to repeal the recognition of marriage as only the union of man and woman; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 146), not a law with policy changes. It formally recognizes February 13, 2025, as "Lupus Advocacy Day" at the Georgia state capitol. The resolution acknowledges the work of the Georgia Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America and highlights lupus as a significant health issue affecting thousands of Georgians. It has no direct policy impact or funding provisions, solely serving to honor advocacy efforts on that date.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to repeal Chapter 2B, relating to promise scholarship accounts, including both Articles 1 and 2 of said chapter, relating to the Georgia Education Savings Authority and the "Georgia Promise Scholarship Act," respectively; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.