Sen. David Lucas

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution recognizing the 2026 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides for their exemplary service to the Georgia Senate. It directly affects the named individuals who have worked as legislative assistants for Senate committees and leadership during the 2026 regular session. The resolution formally acknowledges their dedication to ensuring efficient administration of Senate committee hearings and expresses appreciation for their contributions to the legislative process. The Senate has authorized the distribution of copies of this resolution to the recognized aides as a gesture of recognition for their hard work.

A RESOLUTION urging the United States Department of Energy (DOE) to reinstate and fully fund radiological and water quality protections for the Savannah River and surrounding communities; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 19, 2026, as Pace Day at the Florida State Capitol to honor the Pace Center for Girls. The resolution recognizes the organization's work providing free education, counseling, and life skills support to over 3,000 girls annually across Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. It highlights the center's focus on helping girls affected by trauma and reducing their involvement in the juvenile justice system. The Senate resolution directs officials to share a copy of the document with the Pace Center for Girls.

A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to cancel the proposed plutonium pit plant at the United States Department of Energy's Savannah River Site; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally honors the Black Legislative Leaders Network HBCU Caucus Legislative Summit scheduled to take place in Atlanta, Georgia, from March 26 to 28, 2026. The resolution acknowledges the summit's purpose of bringing together state legislators, HBCU leaders, and partners to strengthen support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities through policy development and economic partnership initiatives. It recognizes Georgia's prominent role in Black higher education by highlighting several state HBCUs and their contributions to the nation. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the document to the public and press, serving as an official record of the state's appreciation for the event and its organizers.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that officially recognizes Georgia HBCU and Divine Nine Day to honor Historically Black Colleges and Universities and the nine historically Black Greek-letter organizations in the state. It acknowledges the significant contributions of these institutions and organizations to education, leadership development, and community advancement across Georgia. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the document to the public and press, but it does not create new laws or change existing policies.

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Ms. Sharon J. Hill for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation, so as to provide certain fee waivers for active duty members of the military, veterans, and family members; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Legislative Retirement System, so as to provide for the board of trustees of the system to increase benefit multipliers for members; to provide for the system to maintain a minimum 120 percent funded ratio; to provide for conditions for such benefit multiplier increases; to provide for automatic increases in employee contributions proportional to benefit multiplier increases; to allow for members who joined after 2009 to receive benefit multiplier increases; to provide for definitions; to provide for conforming changes; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors Master Sergeant Melissa Calvert-Shropshire for her dedicated service to the United States Army and the State of Georgia. The bill recognizes her military career spanning from 1999, including deployments to Kuwait and Iraq, and her current role as a Senior Human Resources Sergeant in Decatur, Georgia. It formally commends her contributions to national security and expresses appreciation for her leadership and commitment to public service. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the document to Master Sergeant Calvert-Shropshire.