Sen. Tim Bearden

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to eliminate authorization for the use of ballot drop boxes; to revise provisions relating to dates for certain special elections related to sales and use taxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as to provide for a limitation on interchange fees charged by payment card networks for credit or debit card transactions at retailers; to provide requirements for payment card networks in relation to such interchange fees; to provide for a civil penalty; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Sheriff Randall Johnson by naming the intersection of State Route 92 and Westbridge Road in Fayette County as the "Sheriff Randall Johnson Intersection." It directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs at that location, recognizing his nearly 49-year law enforcement career, including 32 years as Fayette County Sheriff. The bill has no policy impact beyond ceremonial recognition.

A RESOLUTION honoring Scott Holcombe as the 2026 Special Olympics Athlete of the Year and commending his extraordinary 55-year dedication to Special Olympics Georgia; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for annexation of territory, so as to provide that certain annexations are contingent upon approval of the county in which the subject property is located; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION honoring the lives of correctional officers Christopher Monica and Curtis Billue and dedicating a road in their memory; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 10, 2026, as Georgia Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Day at the state capitol. It symbolically recognizes Georgians living with limb loss, limb difference, or mobility impairments - over 200,000 people in Georgia - and highlights challenges like limited access to prosthetic/orthotic devices due to insurance coverage gaps. The resolution has no policy changes; it solely commemorates the community through a ceremonial observance at the state capitol.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 749) formally recognizes March 2026 as "Georgia Peanut Month" at the Georgia state capitol. It commends the Georgia peanut industry for its significant economic contributions, including producing 51% of U.S. peanuts in 2025, supporting over 150,000 jobs, and contributing an estimated $2 billion to Georgia's economy. The resolution has no binding policy requirements or financial obligations - it is purely symbolic recognition. It directly honors Georgia's peanut farmers, processors, and related businesses that form a major part of the state's agricultural sector. The Senate adopted the resolution on February 11, 2026.