Sen. Tim Bearden

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to animal protection generally, so as to strengthen protections for dogs possessed for breeding purposes; to provide a definition; to expand minimum standards of care applicable to dog breeders; to limit the total number of dogs that may be possessed for breeding purposes; 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 81 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government budgets and audits, so as to provide for regulation of local governments in fiscal distress; to provide for criteria for identifying fiscal distress and audited financial reports; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act,"so as to require the State Board of Education to develop an advanced mathematics pathway; to require the state board to adopt policies related to such advanced mathematics pathway; to authorize local school systems to offer the advanced mathematics pathway in grades three through five; to require local school systems to offer the advanced mathematics pathway in grades six through eight; to provide for reporting; to authorize local school systems to provide related supports and services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis Georgia Senate resolution (SR 844) designates June 9, 2026, as FSGS Awareness Day to recognize focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), a rare kidney disease causing scarring that often leads to kidney failure. It aims to raise public awareness about FSGS, support affected patients and families, and highlight the disease's disproportionate impact on minority communities. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funding - it serves as a symbolic recognition of the condition's health burden.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 1980 and 2026 United States Olympic Men's Hockey Teams for their historic achievements and contributions to national unity; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to laws and statutes, so as to revise provisions relating to the effect and enforcement of foreign laws; to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding venue, so as to provide for a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc., and designating February 25, 2026, as Georgia ACT Housing Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summarySR 826 is a Senate resolution recognizing the nonprofit organization "Our Community Salutes" for its work supporting high school students enlisting in the U.S. military. The resolution commends the organization for hosting annual recognition ceremonies that celebrate enlistees, provide resources to their families, and foster community support during their transition to military service. It directly honors the nonprofit and the enlistees (high school seniors joining the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or Space Force) and their families. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or allocate funding but formally expresses legislative support for the organization's mission.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The Robert "Bob" Barr Community Band for its longstanding service, musical excellence, and positive impact on the Columbus community; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Colonel Rick White for his extraordinary military service, leadership, and continued dedication to veterans of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.