Sen. Mike Hodges

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 818 formally recognizes Commissioner Walter Rabon of Georgia's Department of Natural Resources as the recipient of the 2026 Conservation Trailblazer Award from the Dallas Safari Club. The resolution highlights his decades-long career in wildlife conservation, including roles as a Conservation Ranger, Deputy Commissioner, and current Commissioner, as well as his leadership in initiatives like the DNR Career Academy and Outdoors Beyond Barriers. It expresses the Senate's appreciation for his contributions to protecting Georgia's natural resources and expanding outdoor access opportunities for all citizens.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, so as to provide for the licensing and regulation of recovery residences; to provide for minimum standards; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for applications for licensing; to provide for provisional licensing; to provide for compliance; to provide for the denial, suspension, or revocation of licenses; to provide for enforcement actions; to provide for confidentiality; to provide for inspections; to provide for procedures and penalties relating to unlicensed recovery residences; to provide for definitions; to provide for conforming changes; to provide legislative findings; to provide 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 Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the juvenile code, so as to require the recording of all proceedings under the juvenile code; to establish the right of parties to obtain a full and complete record of proceedings under the juvenile code; to establish the right of the Department of Human Services to obtain a full and complete record of proceedings under the juvenile code in which it has been permitted to participate by the juvenile court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding elections and primaries, so as to provide for certain nonresident electors to vote in municipal elections of such municipality; to provide for a definition; to provide for the eligibility and manner of voting in municipal elections by nonresident electors; to provide for procedures for registration and voting by such nonresident electors; to provide for certain 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 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to require health benefit plans, policies, or contracts executed by the state to cover medically necessary orthotic devices and prosthetic devices and their materials and components; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not substantive legislation) recognizing Audrey Kittila as Miss Georgia 2025. It formally commends her for winning the Miss Georgia title, placing 3rd Runner-Up at Miss America 2026, and founding "Education for All," a community initiative supporting K-12 students through literacy programs and mentorship. The resolution has no policy impact or legal effect; it is solely a symbolic gesture of praise from the Georgia Senate. The Senate adopted it on February 18, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) formally recognizing Hemophilia of Georgia, a nonprofit organization in Sandy Springs. It commends the organization for providing clinical services, psycho-social support, and specialized care - including two accredited pharmacies and Camp Wannaklot for children - with patients who have bleeding disorders like hemophilia. The resolution, adopted by the Georgia Senate in February 2026, expresses support for their decades-long work in healthcare, education, and research, but does not create new laws or funding.

Maddy summaryThis is a memorial resolution honoring Erica Christine Easter, a mother, professional, and community member who passed away. It expresses the Senate's condolences to her family and celebrates her life, highlighting her roles as a devoted mother, Howard University alumna, and professional in public service. The resolution does not create policy changes or affect any group beyond extending sympathy to her family. It was adopted by the Senate on February 18, 2026.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 and Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to reduce the personal income tax rate; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to reduce the personal income tax rate; to revise provisions relative to annual reductions of the income tax; to reduce the rates of taxation on corporate and partnership income; to increase the amount of the standard deduction from state taxable income for individuals; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.