Sen. Ed Setzler

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide for the nonpartisan election for county officers and district attorneys in certain counties; to provide for the qualifying for such offices; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-10-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general jurisdiction and authority of magistrate to act, so as to increase the maximum amount of civil claims that can be tried in magistrate court; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Cobb County, approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3516), as amended, so as to provide that future elections for members of the board of education shall be nonpartisan; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Senate Parent Accountability for Student Success Study Committee to investigate issues related to student misconduct, declining parental engagement, and rising absenteeism in schools. The committee will consist of five Senate members appointed by the Senate President, who will also serve as chairperson, and will meet to study these problems and recommend potential actions or legislation. Committee members will receive standard legislative allowances for up to five days of service, with funding coming from Senate appropriations, and must submit an approved report or meeting minutes before the committee is abolished on December 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySR 866 is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) recognizing Ruth Atchely, a Community Information Specialist with the Statesboro Police Department. It commends her work since 2024, highlighting her role in developing community programs, speaking to groups, and managing social media. The resolution specifically notes her social media impact, including growing the department's Facebook following from 39,000 to 76,300 in under two months and generating over 29 million views in 28 days. This resolution formally honors her contributions but does not create any new policies or affect any laws.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (SR 857) honors Jon Oscher, a Georgia Tech alum and cable industry pioneer who died on February 19, 2026. The Georgia Senate formally expresses condolences for his passing and recognizes his life as a devoted family man, philanthropist, and community leader. The resolution directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy to his family. It has no policy impact and serves solely as a symbolic tribute.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, approved March 26, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 3, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3750), so as to provide for additional assistant solicitor positions; to change the salaries of certain staff of the solicitor-general; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit, approved February 19, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 184), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3619), an Act approved April 4, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 3879), and an Act approved March 27, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 3894), so as to change the salaries of assistant district attorneys; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act,"so as to require the State Board of Education to develop an advanced mathematics pathway; to require the state board to adopt policies related to such advanced mathematics pathway; to authorize local school systems to offer the advanced mathematics pathway in grades three through five; to require local school systems to offer the advanced mathematics pathway in grades six through eight; to provide for reporting; to authorize local school systems to provide related supports and services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending the benefits and contributions of purebred dogs to the State of Georgia and recognizing May 1, 2026, as Georgia Purebred Dog Day; and for other purposes.