Sen. Randy Robertson

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes) commending 35 specific Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides who served during Georgia's 2025 legislative session. It formally recognizes their "exemplary service" in supporting Senate committee work and administrative functions, listing all named individuals. The resolution has no binding effect or policy impact - it is purely a formal expression of appreciation from the Georgia Senate.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-182 of the O.C.G.A., relating to program weights to reflect funds for payment of salaries and benefits, maximum class size, reporting requirements, and application to specific school years, so as to authorize local school systems and public schools to employ or accept as volunteers school chaplains; to amend Code Section 19-15-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions concerning child abuse, so as to include school chaplains in the definition of "child protection professional"; to amend Code Section 49-5-41 of the O.C.G.A., relating to persons and agencies permitted access to records, so as to authorize school chaplains to review records of reports of child abuse; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 331) honoring Cliff Rutledge, a Columbus, Georgia radio broadcaster and educator who died in February 2024 at age 92. The resolution recognizes his 70-year career in local broadcasting - including calling high school and college sports events - and his 40 years of service in Phenix City Schools as a principal and program director. It expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences to his family and acknowledges his community contributions, including being named a "Community Legend" and inducted into the Chattahoochee Valley Sports Hall of Fame. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact or funding provisions.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-9-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to applicability of workers' compensation to employers and employees generally, so as to provide that the chapter shall not apply to employees of an employer covered by and providing coverage under the federal Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, 33 U.S.C. Section 901, et seq., as amended, and its extensions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the Kingdom of Denmark and Honorary Consul Christopher N. Smith, Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog 1st Class; 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 is a symbolic resolution (SR 308) congratulating the Georgia Association of Manufacturers (GAM) on its 125th anniversary. It recognizes GAM's history, evolving from the Georgia Industrial Association in 1900 to representing Georgia's manufacturing sector today. The resolution highlights GAM's role in supporting 10,000 manufacturers employing 435,000 Georgians and contributing $77.2 billion to the state economy. It contains no policy changes or funding provisions - only a formal expression of appreciation from the Georgia Senate.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to create an exemption from sales and use tax for certain menstrual discharge collection devices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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.

Maddy summaryThis is a Senate resolution (SR 291) commemorating Marilyn House, a military spouse and community volunteer who passed away on February 16, 2025. The resolution honors her 26 years of service supporting military families, her volunteer work with organizations like the Red Cross and National Infantry Museum, and her authorship of *Home is Where the Movers Leave You*. It expresses the Senate's condolences to her family and recognizes her receipt of military service awards, including the Army's Commander's Award for Civilian Service. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact or effect on legislation.