Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick

Maddy summaryThis bill designates May 5, 2026, as Georgia Junior League of Gainesville-Hall County Day to honor the organization's 75th anniversary. The resolution recognizes the Junior League of Gainesville-Hall County for its long history of community service and leadership development in Northeast Georgia. It authorizes the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and media for awareness. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal acknowledgment of the group's contributions to the community.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 9, 2026, as Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol to promote public education about skin cancer prevention and early detection. It directly affects state legislators and staff by encouraging them to acknowledge the date and raise awareness about the risks of excessive sun exposure. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the document to three dermatology organizations: the Georgia Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, the Atlanta Dermatological Association, and the Skin Cancer Awareness Network Foundation. This is a commemorative measure that does not change laws or allocate funding, but rather serves as a symbolic gesture to highlight skin cancer statistics and prevention efforts.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Legislative Retirement System, so as to provide for the board of trustees of the system to increase benefit multipliers for members; to provide for the system to maintain a minimum 120 percent funded ratio; to provide for conditions for such benefit multiplier increases; to provide for automatic increases in employee contributions proportional to benefit multiplier increases; to allow for members who joined after 2009 to receive benefit multiplier increases; to provide for definitions; to provide for conforming changes; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring the life and memory of Patrick Dennis Gilligan, a Georgia resident who passed away on January 28, 2026. The resolution formally acknowledges his service in the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserves, his faith, his role as a family man, and his character as a respected citizen. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Gilligan's family as a gesture of respect. The measure does not create new laws or policies but serves as a commemorative tribute to his contributions and legacy.

A RESOLUTION urging the Department of Insurance, in collaboration with the Department of Community Health, to meet with stakeholders to explore best practices in the medical surveillance of patients after primary therapy for breast cancer and to provide any recommendations; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Maya T. Prabhu for her outstanding work with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution as a statehouse reporter covering Georgia government and politics; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the United States Women's National Ice Hockey Team for their historic gold medal victory at the 2026 Winter Olympics; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide for the nonpartisan election for county officers and district attorneys in certain counties; to provide for the qualifying for such offices; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Atlanta Children's Day Shelter for 40 years of service to Georgia's children and families; and for other purposes.