Sen. Ed Setzler

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to reduce the personal income tax rate; to revise provisions relative to annual reductions of the income tax; to reduce the rates of taxation on corporate and partnership income; to increase the amount of the standard deduction from state taxable income for individuals; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 20, 2026, as Donor Day at the Georgia state capitol to honor organ, eye, and tissue donors and recognize organizations like Donate Life Georgia and LifeLink of Georgia that promote donation registration. It does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges the work of donors, their families, and advocacy groups in advancing donation awareness. The resolution encourages Georgians to register as donors through standard channels like driver's license applications or the DonateLifeGeorgia.org website. It is a ceremonial recognition with no direct regulatory impact on individuals or organizations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 768) formally recognizes and commends the Red Star Foundation for its work addressing suicide prevention among military personnel, veterans, and first responders. It does not create new policies or allocate funds - it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation for the foundation's efforts. The resolution highlights the foundation's programs, such as peer support networks and public awareness initiatives, aimed at reducing suicide rates in these communities. It directly affects the Red Star Foundation by publicly honoring its contributions, with no direct impact on affected individuals or new legislative changes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 773) designates February 9-13, 2026, as "Georgia Donor Week" at the state capitol. It symbolically recognizes the importance of organ and tissue donation by honoring donors, their families, and healthcare teams supporting transplantation. The resolution encourages Georgians to learn about organ donation but does not create new laws or directly affect any individuals or entities. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal force beyond raising awareness.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 759), not a policy bill. It formally commends Quanya Pendleton-Sears, a fourth-grade science and social studies teacher at Heritage Elementary School, for being selected as a 2026 Don Cargill STEM Scholar. The resolution expresses the Senate's recognition of her dedication to education and her role in enhancing student learning through STEM engagement. It has no policy impact or funding provisions - it is purely an honorific gesture with no binding effect.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Logan Crosby for his professional achievements and contributions to the State of Georgia and the arts; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION honoring the lives of correctional officers Christopher Monica and Curtis Billue and dedicating a road in their memory; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to enact the "Age-Appropriate Design Code Act"; to provide for definitions; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 745) recognizing Georgia's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) for their service. It commends CRNAs for providing anesthesia care in all medical settings across Georgia, especially in rural areas where they serve as the primary anesthesia providers in many hospitals and for obstetric care. The resolution highlights CRNAs' role in delivering over 50 million anesthetics annually nationwide and their critical support for rural communities, where they often serve as the only anesthesia providers. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or change policy.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 18, 2026, as "Self-Direction Day" to raise awareness about self-direction in home and community-based services (HCBS) for people with disabilities. It does not create new policies or change existing programs, but instead recognizes the self-direction model where individuals control their own care services and support choices. The resolution highlights Georgia's use of self-direction in five HCBS waiver programs, emphasizing its benefits like improved quality of life, reduced costs, and greater independence. It is purely ceremonial, intended to honor the concept through public recognition on the designated date.