A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Intuitive for its contributions to patient care and for business achievements and growth in Gwinnett County, Georgia; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 28) is a symbolic gesture formally recognizing the 51st anniversary of the Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, but instead commemorates the consulate's role in strengthening Georgia-Japan cultural, economic, and educational ties over 51 years. The resolution highlights existing connections, including $7.65 billion in annual trade, 514 Japanese-affiliated offices in Georgia, and sister-city relationships across the state. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate in January 2025 as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the consulate's contributions.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 18) formally congratulates Terry Holder on his induction into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. It recognizes his distinguished coaching career, including a 588-183 record in baseball, eight state championships, and a historic 61-game winning streak. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a ceremonial gesture expressing the Georgia Senate's appreciation for Holder's contributions to sports.
A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's trauma professionals, the Georgia Trauma Commission, and the Georgia Trauma Foundation and recognizing January 28, 2025, as Trauma Awareness Day at the state capitol; 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 elections and primaries generally, so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by local legislation for nonpartisan elections for county governing authorities; to provide for related matters; 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 authorize the General Assembly to provide for the nonpartisan election of district attorneys and solicitors-general of state courts; to provide for the qualifying of such offices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 6, 2025, as "Strolling Thunder Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It symbolically recognizes the importance of early childhood development, referencing Georgia's efforts and challenges in supporting young children and families. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funding; it is purely ceremonial, encouraging lawmakers to acknowledge early childhood priorities. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate on January 16, 2025.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 12) honoring Bruce A. Thompson, a former Georgia State Senator and Labor Commissioner who died in November 2024. It formally celebrates his life, legacy as a businessman, public servant, and mentor, and expresses condolences to his family. The resolution has no policy provisions or impact on laws or citizens - it is purely a commemorative gesture by the Georgia Senate. It was adopted by the Senate on January 15, 2025.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding prosecuting attorneys, so as to provide additional qualifications regarding convictions for district attorneys, assistant district attorneys, deputy district attorneys, and other attorneys at law employed by district attorneys; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summarySR 6 is a procedural resolution setting the meeting schedule for Georgia's 2025 General Assembly session, directly affecting legislators and staff who must follow this calendar. It specifies exact dates and times for legislative days (e.g., January 13-April 4, 2025), designates committee work days, and includes emergency provisions allowing rescheduling if disasters prevent in-person sessions at the Atlanta Capitol. The resolution does not create new policies but establishes a structured timeline for the session's operations.
