Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate commending Doug Collins upon his nomination as U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs. It expresses the Senate's support for his military service (including combat deployment in Iraq), congressional career, and advocacy for veterans' healthcare and mental health access. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a non-binding expression of praise with no legal effect or funding provisions. It was passed by the Georgia Senate in March 2025.

Maddy summarySR 246 is a Senate resolution commending former President Donald J. Trump. It includes an amendment stating that "President Trump’s supporters want him to explore whether there is a legal option for him to run for a third term." As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws, affect policies, or change any legal obligations. It serves only to express legislative support without implementing any concrete policy change.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic Senate resolution (SR 148) passed by the Georgia Senate in March 2025. It formally recognizes and commends Taiwan for its relations with both the United States and the State of Georgia. The resolution does not create new laws or policies - it is a non-binding expression of support. As a resolution, it directly affects Georgia's official stance but has no legal effect on U.S. foreign policy or Taiwan's status.

A RESOLUTION commending Side by Side Brain Injury Clubhouse Inc. for 25 years of work in transforming the lives of Georgians recovering from brain injuries and brain injury-related disabilities and recognizing March 11, 2025, as Side by Side Clubhouse Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property tax exemptions, so as to increase the amount of a state-wide homestead exemption for certain totally disabled veterans; to create new state-wide homestead exemptions for certain partially disabled veterans and partially or totally disabled first responders; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a short title; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Investigator Eric Anthony Minix, a Coweta County Sheriff's Department investigator who died in the line of duty on January 4, 2024, by dedicating a specific road segment in his memory. It designates the portion of State Route 16 between State Routes 14 and 54 in Coweta County as the "Investigator Eric Anthony Minix Highway." The resolution directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage for the highway and provides copies to Minix's family and the Department. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy or funding impact beyond naming the road.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 372) expresses the Georgia Senate's support for increased awareness of stomach cancer, a disease that causes significant illness and death globally and in Georgia (where it ranks 11th in mortality). It highlights that stomach cancer accounts for about 1.5% of U.S. cancer diagnoses, has racial disparities, and often goes undetected due to low awareness. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but urges greater advocacy, education, and research to improve early detection and patient outcomes. It directs the Senate Secretary to distribute copies to the public and press.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to require the State School Superintendent and the Department of Education to take all steps reasonably necessary to implement guidance documents from a federal agency, including, but not limited to, directives related to expanding educational freedom and opportunities for families; to authorize the State Board of Education to adopt rules; to provide for definitions; to make promise scholarship accounts available to all students whose parent is an active duty military service member stationed in Georgia, regardless of the school attendance zone in which such students reside; to provide for continued eligibility; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis commemorative resolution designates March 10, 2025, as "Dr. Indran B. Indrakrishnan Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It honors Dr. Indrakrishnan, a gastroenterologist and community leader, for his service on healthcare boards, charitable organizations, and contributions to Georgia's medical community. The resolution formally recognizes his work advancing healthcare initiatives, supporting underserved rural areas, and his leadership roles with groups like the Georgia Gastroenterologic Society. It does not create new laws or alter existing policies.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes) commending 35 specific Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides who served during Georgia's 2025 legislative session. It formally recognizes their "exemplary service" in supporting Senate committee work and administrative functions, listing all named individuals. The resolution has no binding effect or policy impact - it is purely a formal expression of appreciation from the Georgia Senate.