Sen. Tim Bearden

Maddy summaryThis resolution dedicates a specific segment of State Route 92 within Cobb County (from the Douglas County line to the Cobb County line) as the Peace Officer Memorial Highway to honor Georgia peace officers who died in the line of duty. The Georgia Department of Transportation is authorized to install and maintain signs designating this highway segment. The bill does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes fallen officers through a permanent highway designation.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 271) recognizing MEAG Power's 50th anniversary. It formally commends MEAG Power for its role as Georgia's municipal electric authority, established in 1975 to provide reliable, affordable wholesale electricity to 49 participating communities across the state. The resolution highlights MEAG Power's 50-year service, its 65% non-emitting energy portfolio since 2016, and its contributions to energy security and economic development. It does not create new policies, funding, or obligations - it is purely a symbolic gesture of appreciation approved by the Georgia Senate.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 232) formally recognizes February 26, 2025, as "Scouts Day" at the Georgia Capitol. It commends the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia for their community service and youth development work, including their 40,000+ scouts and 3,500+ adult leaders across 600 units. The resolution encourages Georgia elected officials to participate in events honoring the Scouts on that date. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect or policy changes beyond this symbolic recognition.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-173 of the O.C.G.A., relating to legislative findings, preemption of local regulation and lawsuits relative to firearms, and exceptions, so as to limit liability of a weapons, firearms, or ammunition manufacturer, trade association, owner or operator of a sport shooting range, or dealer for unlawful, intentional, or negligent acts of a third party involving the use of a weapon, firearm, or ammunition or activities relating to such that occur at a sport shooting range; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's trauma professionals, the Georgia Trauma Commission, and the Georgia Trauma Foundation and recognizing February 26, 2025, as Trauma Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 210) recognizing Kent Todd Hamilton as the 2025 Georgia Farmer of the Year. It formally honors Hamilton, president and CEO of Southern Valley Fruit and Vegetable Inc., for his leadership in Georgia agriculture and his family's farming legacy, including overcoming personal losses. The resolution does not create new laws or policies; it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the Georgia Senate. It directly affects Hamilton personally, acknowledging his contributions to the state's agricultural community.

Maddy summaryThis Georgia Senate resolution (SR 188) honors Investigator Taylor Jaimeson Bristow, a Carroll County Sheriff's Office officer who died in the line of duty on August 23, 2024. The resolution expresses the Senate's condolences to his family and commemorates his service, including his prior roles with Ware County Sheriff's Office and Waycross Police Department. It does not create policy changes or affect any specific group beyond formally recognizing his life and sacrifice.

Maddy summaryThis is a Senate resolution (SR 187) recognizing Troy Cosby for his retirement from fire service. It honors his 40+ year career, including starting as a volunteer at age 17, earning multiple certifications, and serving on the Honor Guard. The resolution formally commends his dedication to community safety and retirement. As a procedural resolution (not a law), it has no direct policy impact or affected parties beyond this recognition.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 95) names Georgia's new legislative office complex the "Sonny Perdue Legislative Building" to honor former Governor Sonny Perdue's lifetime of public service. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is a ceremonial designation for a physical building. The resolution cites Perdue's service as Georgia's first Republican governor since Reconstruction, his role as U.S. Agriculture Secretary, and his current position as Chancellor of the University System of Georgia. The building will serve as the new home for Georgia's state legislators.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to exempt sales of firearms, ammunition, gun safes, and related accessories during an 11 day period each year; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.