Sen. Ed Setzler

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 11, 2025, as "Georgia Linemen Day" to honor electrical linemen for their service. It specifically recognizes their critical work restoring power during Hurricane Helene, including 18-hour shifts in hazardous conditions that affected thousands. The resolution has no policy or funding changes - it is purely commemorative, urging public acknowledgment of linemen's role in maintaining Georgia's power infrastructure during disasters. The Senate passed it on February 26, 2025, with no further legislative action required.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 27, 2025, as "Georgia Airports Association Day" to honor the organization. It recognizes the Georgia Airports Association, founded in 1990, which supports the state's 103 public airports (including 95 general aviation airports) that contribute significantly to Georgia's economy. The resolution has no binding policy impact; it is purely ceremonial, directing the Senate Secretary to share the resolution with the Association. It does not create new laws, funding, or obligations for any entity.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 232) formally recognizes February 26, 2025, as "Scouts Day" at the Georgia Capitol. It commends the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia for their community service and youth development work, including their 40,000+ scouts and 3,500+ adult leaders across 600 units. The resolution encourages Georgia elected officials to participate in events honoring the Scouts on that date. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect or policy changes beyond this symbolic recognition.

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Marietta City Schools, recipient of the Georgia Reads Community Award, for its dedication to literacy advancement; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 209), not a legislative bill. It formally congratulates Aaliyah Phillips for winning the "Miss Cobb County 2025" title and commends her educational background, community service, and leadership. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply honors her achievements through a formal Senate expression of recognition. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate on February 20, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 208) formally congratulates Melony Tidmore, a Cobb County high school student who won "Miss Cobb County's Teen 2025." It recognizes her achievements including her ballet talent, community initiative promoting dance for senior health, academic honors (4.12 GPA), and service with the Cobb County Youth Commission. The Senate adopted the resolution on February 20, 2025, to commend her contributions and extend best wishes for her upcoming Miss Georgia's Teen competition.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to electrical service, so as to enact the "Georgia Homegrown Solar Act of 2025"; to provide definitions; to allow customers of an electric utility to aggregate demand from multiple locations and subscribe to certain off-site solar facilities; to provide for nondiscriminatory interconnection of such facilities; to provide for consumer protections for customers; to allow customers to access their own meter usage and provide such usage data to authorized third parties; to provide legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide that a person must show certain documentation upon receipt of a citation for unlawful squatting; to provide for a penalty; to amend Code Section 16-9-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penalties for forgery, so as to provide for a penalty for forgery cases related to the offense of unlawful squatting; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 21 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rights, duties, and liabilities of innkeepers, so as to provide for certain guest ejectment procedures for innkeepers; to provide for an affidavit; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 95) names Georgia's new legislative office complex the "Sonny Perdue Legislative Building" to honor former Governor Sonny Perdue's lifetime of public service. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is a ceremonial designation for a physical building. The resolution cites Perdue's service as Georgia's first Republican governor since Reconstruction, his role as U.S. Agriculture Secretary, and his current position as Chancellor of the University System of Georgia. The building will serve as the new home for Georgia's state legislators.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to exempt sales of firearms, ammunition, gun safes, and related accessories during an 11 day period each year; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.