Sen. Kenya Wicks

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment and training of peace officers, so as to provide for training in interactions with persons with non-apparent disabilities; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to provide for the placement of a notation of a non-apparent physical or mental disability upon driver's licenses and identification cards upon request; to provide for public outreach; to provide for waiver of certain license fees; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Langston Funeral Home of Buena Vista, Georgia, on the occasion of its more than 60 years of dedicated service to the community; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Danah Craft on her outstanding public service as the executive director of Feeding Georgia; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to labor practices of public officers and employees; to amend Code Section 16-8-16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to theft by extortion; to repeal and reserve Code Section 20-2-989.10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to collective bargaining not permitted or fostered; to repeal and reserve Chapter 5 of Title 25 of the O.C.G.A., relating to resolution of wages, hours, and working conditions of firefighters; to amend Code Section 45-7-54 of the O.C.G.A., relating to voluntary contributions by state employees through payroll deductions to certain not for profit organizations; to amend Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to labor practices of public officers and employees; provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to prohibit local governments, authorities, and political subdivisions from entering into nondisclosure agreements regarding electricity usage or water usage of any entity; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nicholas "Big Nick" Harden for his outstanding service, leadership, and contributions to the City of Valdosta and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

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 advance the sunset date for the data center equipment sales and use tax exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 575) honoring Deputy Joe Crumpton, a Spalding County Sheriff’s Office employee and U.S. Army veteran who died on December 9, 2025. The resolution expresses the Georgia Senate’s condolences for his passing, recognizing his service in law enforcement, military duty, family life, and community impact. It does not create new laws or affect policy; instead, it formally commemorates his life and directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy to his family. As a non-binding resolution, it has no legal effect beyond symbolic recognition.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of state military generally, so as to prohibit the deployment of armed military forces of other states into this state without the permission of the Governor; to provide for an exception; to provide for other matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding labor and industrial relations, so as to prohibit retaliatory actions by certain employers against certain employees for disclosing potentially unlawful activities; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.