Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (SR 47), not a bill with policy changes. It designates February 5, 2025, as "Physician's Day" at the Georgia state capitol to honor Georgia physicians. The resolution recognizes physicians' roles in patient care, trust, and community health, citing over 27,750 physicians in Georgia as of 2023. It has no binding effect or concrete policy impact - it serves only to publicly salute physicians through a ceremonial recognition.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Center for Civic Engagement and ENGAGE: Youth in Government, which sponsors the Georgia Youth Assembly among other programs that cultivate youth civic engagement; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution symbolically recognizes January 27, 2025, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It does not create new policies or affect specific groups; instead, it formally acknowledges the date to honor Holocaust victims, survivors, and liberators, coinciding with the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation. The resolution encourages public remembrance of the Holocaust's history and lessons, aligning with Georgia's existing Commission on the Holocaust. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect beyond ceremonial recognition.

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 2025 as Career and Technical Education Month and February 5, 2025, as Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally congratulates Butts County on its 200th anniversary of founding (established in 1825) and acknowledges its historical role as an agricultural community that evolved into a regional hub for industry, technology, tourism, and film production. The Senate recognizes the county's contributions to Georgia's economic and cultural landscape, including its natural attractions, outdoor recreation focus, and film industry growth. The resolution directs the Senate Secretary to distribute copies publicly, serving as a symbolic gesture without enacting new laws or policies.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. David A. Cook for his service to the Georgia State Senate and the State of Georgia as well as congratulating him upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 49) expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences upon the passing of Marvin Gary Simmons, a 44-year law enforcement veteran who retired as a Polk County Sheriff's Department captain. It honors his service in the Floyd, Rockmart, and Polk County police departments, his National Guard military service, and his community involvement. The resolution directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy to Simmons' family. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on citizens beyond this ceremonial tribute.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 9-15, 2025, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week at Georgia’s state capitol. It symbolically recognizes the impact of multiple sclerosis (affecting nearly 1 million people in the U.S.) and acknowledges the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s work. The resolution encourages Georgians to learn about MS and support those affected by the disease and their families. It has no binding policy effects or funding changes - it is purely a ceremonial observance.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obstruction of public administration and related offenses, so as to provide for a mandatory minimum sentence for those convicted of doing violence in the obstruction or hindering of law enforcement officers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-7-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual salaries of certain state officials and cost-of-living adjustments, so as to revise provisions related to daily expense accounts of members of the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.