Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of water pollution and surface-water use, so as to require publicly owned treatment works to seek information from industrial users relating to the manufacture or use of PFAS; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution (SR 798) formally commends the Roswell Rotary Club for its 75th anniversary, recognizing its founding in 1951 and service history. It highlights the club's fundraising achievements (over $2 million for the Rotary Foundation and local charities) and awards, though the resolution itself creates no new laws or obligations. The bill directly affects only the Roswell Rotary Club, offering ceremonial recognition through Senate resolution. As a procedural resolution, it has no policy impact beyond expressing goodwill.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 818 formally recognizes Commissioner Walter Rabon of Georgia's Department of Natural Resources as the recipient of the 2026 Conservation Trailblazer Award from the Dallas Safari Club. The resolution highlights his decades-long career in wildlife conservation, including roles as a Conservation Ranger, Deputy Commissioner, and current Commissioner, as well as his leadership in initiatives like the DNR Career Academy and Outdoors Beyond Barriers. It expresses the Senate's appreciation for his contributions to protecting Georgia's natural resources and expanding outdoor access opportunities for all citizens.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 787) formally celebrates the dedication of the Sons of Atlanta Vietnam War Memorial Project on March 29, 2026, in Atlanta's Piedmont Park. It recognizes the memorial honoring over 240 veterans from Fulton County who served during the Vietnam War era, with their hometowns listed beneath a national seal. The Senate passed this resolution to support the project's commemorative purpose and community engagement efforts, including public participation through engraved bricks. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or funding but affirms support for the memorial's dedication.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Symphony Orchestra for 75 years of exceptional artistry, 20 years of dedication to youth education through the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestras, and its ongoing commitment to innovation; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not substantive legislation) recognizing Audrey Kittila as Miss Georgia 2025. It formally commends her for winning the Miss Georgia title, placing 3rd Runner-Up at Miss America 2026, and founding "Education for All," a community initiative supporting K-12 students through literacy programs and mentorship. The resolution has no policy impact or legal effect; it is solely a symbolic gesture of praise from the Georgia Senate. The Senate adopted it on February 18, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) formally recognizing Hemophilia of Georgia, a nonprofit organization in Sandy Springs. It commends the organization for providing clinical services, psycho-social support, and specialized care - including two accredited pharmacies and Camp Wannaklot for children - with patients who have bleeding disorders like hemophilia. The resolution, adopted by the Georgia Senate in February 2026, expresses support for their decades-long work in healthcare, education, and research, but does not create new laws or funding.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 and Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to reduce the personal income tax rate; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to reduce the personal income tax rate; to revise provisions relative to annual reductions of the income tax; to reduce the rates of taxation on corporate and partnership income; to increase the amount of the standard deduction from state taxable income for individuals; 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 Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to reestablish a consumer utility counsel to represent consumers in matters before the Public Service Commission or other agencies concerning public utilities; to create the Office of the Consumers' Utility Counsel; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.