Sen. Nan Orrock

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes and commends the Georgia School of Orthodontics (GSO) for its work training orthodontists and providing affordable, high-quality dental care in Georgia. It specifically highlights GSO's new John Lewis Legacy Scholarships - funded by an $8.5 million initiative providing 47 three-year scholarships over 12 years - and its community program "Gift of a Smile," which offers free dental care to children, adults, and veterans. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but expresses legislative support for the school's mission and community impact. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia Senate in February 2026.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 695) commending the Georgia Aquarium for its 20th anniversary. It recognizes the aquarium as a major cultural institution, tourist attraction, and leader in education, animal welfare, and conservation since opening in 2005. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely offers formal praise for the aquarium’s community and environmental contributions. (Note: This is a procedural resolution, not a bill with legislative changes.)

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to provide for regulation of the manufacture, distribution, and sale of certain alcoholic beverages; to provide for a definition; to provide for the state revenue commissioner to promulgate certain rules and regulations; to authorize manufacturers of malt beverages to sell the malt beverages they produce, subject to certain limitations and conditions; to increase the daily maximum of malt beverages per individual per day of sales for consumption off the premises; to permit small brewers to sell a limited quantity of malt beverages at wholesale; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 666) formally recognizes Eden Pethel, an eighth-grade home-schooled student from Pendergrass, Georgia, for winning a state license plate design competition. The bill commemorates her winning design, which will become an official Georgia license plate celebrating the U.S. 250th anniversary. It has no policy impact or funding provisions - it is purely ceremonial recognition by the Georgia Senate. The resolution was recently adopted by the Senate and directs the Secretary to provide a copy to Eden Pethel.

A RESOLUTION honoring the work of Georgia's aerospace and defense industry and recognizing February 3, 2026, as Georgia Aerospace and Defense Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 682) congratulating the non-profit organization Raising Expectations on its 30th anniversary of serving youth in Georgia. It recognizes the organization's work supporting over 3,500 first-generation college students from under-resourced communities through academic, leadership, and college-to-career programs. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely offers formal praise for the organization's community contributions. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any group through legislative mechanisms.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day to recognize individuals with profound autism who require 24/7 care due to severe intellectual disabilities or minimal communication abilities. It highlights their underrepresentation in research and support programs, citing CDC data showing 1 in 4 autistic children (age 8) in the U.S. have profound autism. The resolution is purely commemorative - no new laws, funding, or policy changes are created - and directs the Senate Secretary to distribute copies for public awareness.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (SR 664), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes February 10, 2026, as "Dyslexia Day" at the Georgia state capitol. The resolution highlights dyslexia as a common neurological learning disability affecting many Georgians, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and support. It does not create new laws or programs but serves to raise awareness about dyslexia's educational impact. The Senate passed it on February 2, 2026, directing the Secretary to distribute copies publicly.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 653) formally recognizes "Keep Georgia Beautiful Day" at the Georgia State Capitol. It is a ceremonial resolution acknowledging the work of the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation and its affiliates, which operate statewide litter prevention, recycling, and community beautification programs. The resolution does not create new laws, allocate funding, or change existing policies - it solely serves to honor the organization's efforts through a formal Senate recognition. The Senate adopted this resolution on February 2, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 660) formally recognizes February 10, 2026, as "Interfaith Children’s Movement Day" at the Georgia State Capitol. It honors the Interfaith Children’s Movement (ICM), a Georgia-based organization founded after 9/11 that advocates for children’s policy issues like education equity, child welfare, and health access. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, declaring a day of recognition without creating new laws or obligations. It acknowledges ICM’s work advancing child-centered policies across Georgia through faith-based advocacy and community partnerships.