Sen. Tim Bearden

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution (SR 742) formally commends Janice Knight of Morgan County, Georgia, for her decades of community service. It recognizes her 34-year career in public service (including 29 years at Georgia's Adult Protective Services), her advocacy that led to Georgia's Neuromyelitis Optica Awareness Month, and her ongoing volunteer work with senior centers, charities, and support groups. The resolution specifically honors her selection as the 2026 Distinguished Older Georgian by the Georgia Council on Aging and will be presented at a state capitol ceremony. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact and solely serves to publicly recognize her contributions.

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11, 2026, as Kia Day at the state capitol and commending Kia's vehicle manufacturing and impact to the state; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution, not a bill with policy changes. It formally recognizes February 12, 2026, as "New Americans Day" at the Georgia state capitol to honor immigrants' contributions. The resolution cites statistics on immigrant tax contributions, entrepreneurship, and workforce roles but does not create new laws or obligations. It serves only as a symbolic gesture of recognition, with no direct impact on individuals or policy.

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26, 2026, as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the state capitol and commending law enforcement officers in Georgia; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 743), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes Joann Herrell, a Georgia real estate professional with over 50 years of experience, for her career achievements, community involvement, and personal philosophy. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply commends her through a symbolic Senate endorsement. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate on February 10, 2026.

A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Council on Aging and recognizing Wednesday, February 11, 2026, as Senior Day at the Capitol as part of Senior Week; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sale or distribution of harmful materials to minors, so as to repeal an exemption for libraries and librarians from the provisions of Code Section 16-12-103, relating to selling, loaning, distributing, or exhibiting materials harmful to minors; to provide that any violation of such Code section shall be a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature when committed knowingly; to provide for a defense for librarians who make good faith attempts to identify and remove material harmful to minors; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a non-binding Senate resolution (SR 711) recognizing Spectrum News Georgia for its launch and commitment to local news coverage in Georgia. The resolution honors the network for investing in community-focused journalism, including neighborhood-specific content and on-the-ground reporting across the state. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is purely a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the Georgia Senate. The resolution was adopted by the Senate in February 2026.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 27 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to loitering at or disrupting schools, so as to require the local board of education or other governing body of each public and private elementary and secondary school in this state to install key boxes at each school building in locations determined in collaboration with local law enforcement and emergency management agencies, contingent upon funding; to provide for the purpose, content, and minimum standards of such key boxes; to provide for policies and procedures; to provide for immunity from civil liability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 706) honoring the late Bill Hembree, a former Georgia House Representative (1992-2012) and founder of Hembree Insurance Agency. The resolution expresses the Senate's condolences upon his death and commemorates his life, service, and legacy in Georgia. It directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy of the resolution to his family. As a commemorative measure with no policy changes, it does not affect laws or constituents.