Sen. Nan Orrock

A RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of transparency, community engagement, environmental stewardship, and congressional oversight regarding the proposed development or expansion of federal immigration detention facilities in the State of Georgia and expressing support for federal efforts to ensure accountability in the siting of such facilities; and for other purposes.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 818 formally recognizes Commissioner Walter Rabon of Georgia's Department of Natural Resources as the recipient of the 2026 Conservation Trailblazer Award from the Dallas Safari Club. The resolution highlights his decades-long career in wildlife conservation, including roles as a Conservation Ranger, Deputy Commissioner, and current Commissioner, as well as his leadership in initiatives like the DNR Career Academy and Outdoors Beyond Barriers. It expresses the Senate's appreciation for his contributions to protecting Georgia's natural resources and expanding outdoor access opportunities for all citizens.

A RESOLUTION commending Clayton State University and recognizing March 4, 2026, as Clayton State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 3 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to negligent security, so as to exempt certain victims from using an exclusive remedy; to provide for a conforming change; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that the General Assembly shall be authorized to provide by law to expend or authorize the expenditure of public funds for the Georgia Property Tax Fairness Fund without the need for benefit in return; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapters 7 and 8 of Title 48 and Chapter 8 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, sales and use taxes, and fees and taxes relative to insurance, respectively, so as to create the Georgia Property Tax Fairness Fund; to require that high-technology data center and insurance premium tax collections be deposited into such fund; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for recoverability; to provide for the repeal of insurance premium tax credits and abatements; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 21-2-216 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to qualifications of electors generally, reregistration of electors purged from list, eligibility of nonresidents who vote in presidential elections, retention of qualification for standing as elector, evidence of citizenship, and check of convicted felons and deceased persons databases, so as to provide that convictions for offenses involving the purchase, possession, or control of certain controlled substances shall not prevent persons from registering, remaining registered, or voting; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 787) formally celebrates the dedication of the Sons of Atlanta Vietnam War Memorial Project on March 29, 2026, in Atlanta's Piedmont Park. It recognizes the memorial honoring over 240 veterans from Fulton County who served during the Vietnam War era, with their hometowns listed beneath a national seal. The Senate passed this resolution to support the project's commemorative purpose and community engagement efforts, including public participation through engraved bricks. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or funding but affirms support for the memorial's dedication.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes) designating February 24, 2026, as "Douglas County Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It formally recognizes Douglas County, Georgia, through a symbolic acknowledgment of its history and community. The resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on residents or laws; it is purely commemorative. The Senate adopted it on February 18, 2026, to honor the county's founding and significance.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 784) congratulating the Omicron Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. on being named "Alumni Chapter of the Year" by the Alpha Georgia District Association. It recognizes the chapter's achievements in membership engagement, programming, community service, and alignment with the fraternity's mission, including their "Youth to Men" initiative serving Cobb County high schools. The resolution has no policy impact or cost; it simply expresses the Senate's formal recognition of the chapter's 40-year service to Cobb County.