Sen. Tim Bearden

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution commends the American Red Cross and officially recognizes March 2026 as Red Cross Month. The bill acknowledges the organization's humanitarian work in Georgia, including disaster response, blood donation services, military support, and safety training programs. It directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy of the resolution to the American Red Cross for distribution. The measure serves as a formal recognition of the Red Cross's contributions rather than establishing new policies or funding.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 6 of Chapter 9 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to internet and e-mail fraud, so as to establish the criminal offense of digital identity fraud; to provide for criminal penalties; to require social media platform operators to evaluate claims of digital identify fraud; to provide for civil penalties; to provide for enforcement; to provide for a cause of action and damages; to provide for definitions; 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 Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to sexual offender risk review board, so as to increase reporting requirements of sexual offenders; to allow for increased monitoring of homeless sexual offenders; to require sexual offenders to report international travel; to provide for placement of sexual offenders in risk assessment classifications when convicted of specific crimes; to amend Code Section 8-3-11 of the O.C.G.A., relating to creation of stable housing accountability programs, application process, minimum standards, approval criteria, and funding, so as to require stable housing accountability programs to report program applicants who are sexual offenders; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring Donald Newman, a longtime public servant from Mount Zion, Georgia. It recognizes his 44 consecutive years of service on the Mount Zion City Council and his leadership roles in local organizations like the Carroll County Water Authority and a primary health care clinic. The resolution expresses the state's condolences for his passing and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the document to Newman's family.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution honoring the Honda Georgia Transmission Plant on its 20th anniversary. It recognizes the facility's growth from a small operation into a 575,000-square-foot manufacturing site that employs nearly 480 people and produces 375,000 transmissions annually. The resolution expresses appreciation for the plant's economic contributions and community support in Haralson County. It directs the Senate Secretary to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the North Paulding High School Girls Basketball Team for winning the 2026 Georgia High School Association Class 6A State Championship and for their outstanding athletic achievements; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones for her extraordinary service to the State of Georgia upon the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution recognizing the 2026 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides for their exemplary service to the Georgia Senate. It directly affects the named individuals who have worked as legislative assistants for Senate committees and leadership during the 2026 regular session. The resolution formally acknowledges their dedication to ensuring efficient administration of Senate committee hearings and expresses appreciation for their contributions to the legislative process. The Senate has authorized the distribution of copies of this resolution to the recognized aides as a gesture of recognition for their hard work.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally commends and congratulates Elana Meyers Taylor, a bobsled athlete from Georgia, for her outstanding achievements in winter sports. The bill recognizes her six Olympic medals, including a gold medal at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics, and highlights her status as one of the most decorated athletes in bobsled history. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Taylor as an official acknowledgment of her contributions to the sport and her role as an inspiration to future athletes from Georgia.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates October 5-9, 2026, as Georgia Pre-K Week to honor the state's early childhood education program. The resolution recognizes the program's achievements, including serving over half of the state's four-year-olds and preparing more than 2 million children for kindergarten. It thanks educators and staff involved in the program and encourages community participation in the observance. The bill does not change laws or funding but serves as a formal acknowledgment of the program's impact.