A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Firefighter Daniel Norton of the Paulding County Fire & Rescue for his outstanding acts of heroism and his dedication to public safety excellence; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally commends the Atlanta World Cup Host Committee for its efforts in preparing Georgia to host matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The bill recognizes the committee's work alongside partners like the Atlanta Sports Council and various state agencies in securing the event, which will feature eight matches in Atlanta starting in June 2026. The resolution highlights specific achievements including over $5 billion in private development, $100 million in infrastructure investments, and plans for community programs through partnerships with organizations like the Boys and Girls Clubs of Georgia. Additionally, it acknowledges the support from local businesses, over 3,000 volunteers, and projected economic benefits for the state. The Senate formally recognizes these contributions through an official commendation that will be distributed to the committee.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 10, 2026, as Qcells Day to recognize the solar manufacturer's investments in Georgia. The resolution highlights Qcells' role in building domestic solar production facilities in Dalton and Cartersville, Georgia, which aim to create thousands of jobs and reduce reliance on imported solar components. The measure is a commemorative resolution that does not change laws or allocate funding, but instead formally acknowledges the company's economic contributions to the state.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state sales and use taxes, so as to repeal the data center equipment sales and use tax exemption; to allow for the continued use of certificates of exemption issued prior to the date of repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5A of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Office of State Treasurer, so as to provide for gold and silver specie as legal tender; to provide for a bullion depository; to provide for an electronic payment system; to provide for guidelines, rules and regulations; to provide for insured deposits; to prohibit social credit scoring systems; to provide for annual reports; to prohibit taxation of transactions involving gold and silver specie and legal tender; to provide for an implementation date; to provide for construction; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service creditable toward retirement benefits, so as to provide for creditable service for certain military service; to provide for application and payment; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-6-47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from certificate of need requirements, so as to provide an exemption for health care facilities, services, and equipment dedicated exclusively to the treatment of cancer; to provide for conditions; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Campbell High School boys soccer team for winning the 2025 GHSA Class 6A State Soccer Championship; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Greenbrier High School girls flag football team for winning the 2025 GHSA Division 2 State Flag Football Championship; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Gene and Dovie Brinson for their 81-year marriage and extraordinary lives. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the couple as a formal commendation. The measure does not change any laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial recognition of their long-term commitment to family and faith.
