Sen. Ed Setzler

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 657) is a ceremonial recognition of Gas South's 20th anniversary as a natural gas provider. It formally honors the company for its growth from 168,000 customers to nearly 500,000 across 17 states, its 400+ employees, and its community contributions (including $26 million in charitable giving). The resolution has no policy impact or binding requirements; it solely expresses the Georgia Senate's commendation of Gas South's business achievements and community engagement. The Senate adopted this resolution on February 2, 2026.

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Kennesaw State University Owls football team for winning the 2025 Conference USA Championship; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative Senate resolution (SR 643) congratulating the United States Organization (USO) on its 85th anniversary. It formally recognizes the USO's mission of supporting U.S. military personnel and their families through its nationwide network, including services at Georgia military installations like Fort Benning and Fort Stewart. The resolution expresses the Senate's commendation for the USO's 85 years of service, adaptability during crises, and contributions to Georgia's military community. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or allocate funds.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sick, personal, and maternity leave for teachers and other school personnel, so as to increase from three to five the number of accumulated sick leave days teachers and other school personnel may take each school year for personal or professional reasons; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to education, so as to require high school students seeking a high school diploma and individuals seeking a state approved high school equivalency (HSE) diploma to achieve a minimum score of 70 percent on the United States Citizenship Civics Test for the purpose of being eligible to receive a high school diploma or a state approved high school equivalency (HSE) diploma; to provide for multiple attempts; to provide for certification of scores; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing the 25th Anniversary of the Captain John Collins Chapter of the Georgia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 620), not a bill with policy changes. It formally recognizes and commends Leadership Cobb and its 2026 class of 50 selected participants for their community service and leadership development. The resolution has no legal effect or direct impact on constituents, funding, or policy - it simply expresses the Senate's acknowledgment of their work. It was adopted by the Senate on January 28, 2026.

A RESOLUTION recognizing Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies across Georgia and commending their work in supporting students and families across the state of Georgia; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to child custody proceedings, so as to provide for joint legal and physical custody as the default child custody arrangement; to provide for the presumption that joint legal and physical custody is in the best interests of the child; to provide for an exception; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; 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.