Sen. Mike Hodges

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state sales and use taxes, so as to repeal the data center equipment sales and use tax exemption; to allow for the continued use of certificates of exemption issued prior to the date of repeal; 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 Chapter 25 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to life insurance, so as to provide for certain protections for life insurance policyholders and beneficiaries; to provide for an owner of a life insurance policy or annuity to be represented by a local agent when such policy or annuity is sold; to provide for such owner to be represented by a local agent when such agent does not have a contract with such insurer; to provide such owner with an annual notice report on such policy or annuity; to require an insurer to conduct a quarterly search of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' policy locator; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally congratulates the Coastal Area District Development Authority, Inc. on its 50th anniversary. The resolution recognizes the organization's five decades of work since 1976 in providing economic development loans to small businesses in Georgia, North Florida, and South Carolina. It highlights the authority's achievements, including funding over $526 million in loans and supporting more than 9,300 jobs in the region. The bill directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy of the resolution to the organization for distribution.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates May 5, 2026, as Georgia Junior League of Gainesville-Hall County Day to honor the organization's 75th anniversary. The resolution recognizes the Junior League of Gainesville-Hall County for its long history of community service and leadership development in Northeast Georgia. It authorizes the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and media for awareness. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal acknowledgment of the group's contributions to the community.

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.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to revise provisions for the protection of government statues, monuments, plaques, banners, and other commemorative symbols; to provide for construction; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia and designates March 9, 2026, as Scouts Day at the Capitol. It commends the organization for its youth development programs and community service contributions while encouraging elected officials to participate in related events. The resolution authorizes the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the document to the public and press. This is a ceremonial measure that does not change laws or policies but honors the scouting organization's role in Georgia.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Budget Act," so as to provide for the application of zero-base budgeting to the budget process; to provide for intent; to provide for analysis of departmental and program objectives; to provide for consideration of alternative funding levels; to provide for departmental priority lists; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for short titles; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 855) is a ceremonial recognition of the Georgia Academy of Audiology by the Georgia Senate. It commends the organization and its members for their work providing hearing and balance disorder evaluations, treatments, and public education across Georgia. The resolution does not create new laws, allocate funding, or directly affect any policies or individuals - its sole purpose is to honor the group's contributions to healthcare. It was formally adopted by the Senate on February 26, 2026.

Maddy summarySR 866 is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) recognizing Ruth Atchely, a Community Information Specialist with the Statesboro Police Department. It commends her work since 2024, highlighting her role in developing community programs, speaking to groups, and managing social media. The resolution specifically notes her social media impact, including growing the department's Facebook following from 39,000 to 76,300 in under two months and generating over 29 million views in 28 days. This resolution formally honors her contributions but does not create any new policies or affect any laws.