Sen. Jason Anavitarte

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia and designates March 9, 2026, as Scouts Day at the Capitol. It commends the organization for its youth development programs and community service contributions while encouraging elected officials to participate in related events. The resolution authorizes the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the document to the public and press. This is a ceremonial measure that does not change laws or policies but honors the scouting organization's role in Georgia.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes and commends Goodwill of North Georgia for its 100th anniversary. It directly affects the nonprofit organization by honoring its century of service in workforce development and job placement across North Georgia. The resolution acknowledges Goodwill's mission of providing job training and placement services, its impact on over 700,000 Georgians, and its economic contribution to the state. No policy changes or funding are included; the bill serves only as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the organization's achievements.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific section of State Route 16 in Coweta County as the Ellis Crook Highway to honor Mr. Ellis Crook, a local businessman and community leader from Senoia, Georgia. The legislation authorizes the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs for the renamed road, which spans from the intersection with State Route 54 to Broad Street. The resolution recognizes Crook's contributions to the community, including his military service during the Korean War, his business ventures, and his leadership roles with various local organizations. This measure is a commemorative action that does not alter existing laws or policies but serves to formally acknowledge Crook's legacy through a public dedication.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 17 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to notaries public, so as to provide for members of the armed forces on active duty to use online notaries public for certain matters; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority on the occasion of its 40th anniversary; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Budget Act," so as to provide for the application of zero-base budgeting to the budget process; to provide for intent; to provide for analysis of departmental and program objectives; to provide for consideration of alternative funding levels; to provide for departmental priority lists; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for short titles; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (SR 857) honors Jon Oscher, a Georgia Tech alum and cable industry pioneer who died on February 19, 2026. The Georgia Senate formally expresses condolences for his passing and recognizes his life as a devoted family man, philanthropist, and community leader. The resolution directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy to his family. It has no policy impact and serves solely as a symbolic tribute.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state government, so as to improve government service delivery in this state; to provide for the appointment of a State of Georgia Government Service Delivery Lead within the Georgia Technology Authority to coordinate such efforts; to establish the powers and duties of such individual; to establish the heads of each state agency as responsible for the government service delivery of their agency and provide for related powers and duties; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; 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 Code Section 9-11-23 and Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to class actions and miscellaneous local administrative provisions relative to ad valorem taxation of property, respectively, so as to prohibit class action suits by taxpayers for refunds; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.