Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally commends and congratulates Elana Meyers Taylor, a bobsled athlete from Georgia, for her outstanding achievements in winter sports. The bill recognizes her six Olympic medals, including a gold medal at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics, and highlights her status as one of the most decorated athletes in bobsled history. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Taylor as an official acknowledgment of her contributions to the sport and her role as an inspiration to future athletes from Georgia.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes and commends Dr. Gyimah Whitaker, the Superintendent of the City Schools of Decatur. It acknowledges her educational leadership experience and her role in advancing equity and academic excellence within the district. The resolution directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy of the document to Dr. Whitaker.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes and commends Senator Ed Harbison for his public service to the State of Georgia. It highlights his long career in the state Senate, his leadership roles on various committees, and his contributions as a veteran who helped establish veteran-related programs in Georgia. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the document to Senator Harbison as an official acknowledgment of his accomplishments.

A RESOLUTION commending the March of Dimes and recognizing March 10, 2026, as March of Dimes March for Change at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Georgia Code Annotated, relating to stalking, so as to provide for the offense of doxxing; to provide for penalties; to provide for a protective order; to provide for a civil action; to provide for venue; to provide for definitions; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally commends the Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and its staff for their work caring for premature and medically complex newborns. The resolution recognizes the unit's role in providing critical care, including advanced respiratory support and continuous monitoring, which significantly improves survival outcomes for vulnerable infants. It acknowledges the dedication of neonatologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who support both patients and their families during difficult hospitalizations. The Senate resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the commendation to the medical center.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state employees' health insurance plan, so as to prohibit the Board of Community Health from entering into, executing, or renewing a contract or contracts with any pharmacy benefits manager that owns or has an ownership interest in any retail pharmacy or any legal entity that contracts with or uses such pharmacy benefits manager; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Pastor Dr. Brad Whitt for his 30 years of pastoral service and leadership. The bill honors his work leading congregations in Tennessee, Ohio, and South Carolina, including his current role at Abilene Baptist Church, where he has helped grow the church and establish community programs. It also acknowledges his service as president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention's Pastors' Conference and his authorship of three books on faith. The resolution directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy of the document to Pastor Whitt.

A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Dr. Ryan Dyer of North Paulding High School for his outstanding achievements in and his contribution to athletics in the state of Georgia; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Cedartown High School Debate Team for winning the 2026 Parliamentary Debate World Competition; and for other purposes.