Sen. Jason Anavitarte

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 773) designates February 9-13, 2026, as "Georgia Donor Week" at the state capitol. It symbolically recognizes the importance of organ and tissue donation by honoring donors, their families, and healthcare teams supporting transplantation. The resolution encourages Georgians to learn about organ donation but does not create new laws or directly affect any individuals or entities. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal force beyond raising awareness.

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.

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 is a ceremonial resolution (SR 745) recognizing Georgia's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) for their service. It commends CRNAs for providing anesthesia care in all medical settings across Georgia, especially in rural areas where they serve as the primary anesthesia providers in many hospitals and for obstetric care. The resolution highlights CRNAs' role in delivering over 50 million anesthetics annually nationwide and their critical support for rural communities, where they often serve as the only anesthesia providers. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or change policy.

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.

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 resolution honors Jesse and Emily Cole, the Savannah Bananas baseball team, and the Bananas Foster nonprofit for their national campaign to raise awareness about foster care. It recognizes their efforts in highlighting Georgia's 9,500 children in foster care through media coverage and their "Bananas Foster Family" program, which provides foster families with game-day experiences. The resolution expresses the Georgia Senate's gratitude for their work in promoting foster parenting opportunities without creating new laws or obligations.