Sen. RaShaun Kemp

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 749) formally recognizes March 2026 as "Georgia Peanut Month" at the Georgia state capitol. It commends the Georgia peanut industry for its significant economic contributions, including producing 51% of U.S. peanuts in 2025, supporting over 150,000 jobs, and contributing an estimated $2 billion to Georgia's economy. The resolution has no binding policy requirements or financial obligations - it is purely symbolic recognition. It directly honors Georgia's peanut farmers, processors, and related businesses that form a major part of the state's agricultural sector. The Senate adopted the resolution on February 11, 2026.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compulsory attendance relative to elementary and secondary school students, so as to require the local governing body for each school system and public school to adopt a policy providing that students shall be granted excused absences for up to three mental health days per school year; to require local school systems and public schools to provide information to students and parents about available mental health resources; to require the State Board of Education to develop a model policy; to provide a definition; to provide a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2B of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to promise scholarship accounts, so as to establish accountability measures for private schools participating in the promise scholarship program; to require the education savings authority to establish an academic performance standard for participating schools; to require the education savings authority to conduct annual eligibility review of participating schools; to require the education savings authority to take certain measures if a participating school is no longer eligible to enroll participating students or fails to meet the academic performance standard; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution (SR 742) formally commends Janice Knight of Morgan County, Georgia, for her decades of community service. It recognizes her 34-year career in public service (including 29 years at Georgia's Adult Protective Services), her advocacy that led to Georgia's Neuromyelitis Optica Awareness Month, and her ongoing volunteer work with senior centers, charities, and support groups. The resolution specifically honors her selection as the 2026 Distinguished Older Georgian by the Georgia Council on Aging and will be presented at a state capitol ceremony. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact and solely serves to publicly recognize her contributions.

A RESOLUTION recognizing the North Atlanta High School sabre fencing team for winning the 2023, 2024, and 2025 On Guard High School Fencing League of Georgia Sabre Team state championships; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Every Color Matters for its outstanding service, advocacy, and dedication to improving public health and ensuring equitable access to cancer care; and for other purposes.

Maddy summarySR 740 is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) recognizing Kelly Walsh for her community service. It formally commends her work as a Decatur City Commission representative, board member, and volunteer with organizations like Girls on the Run and the Decatur-DeKalb YMCA. The resolution highlights her 2018 and 2021 election to the City Commission and her 2015 Hometown Hero award. It includes no new laws, funding, or policy changes - only a formal Senate commendation. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia Senate on February 10, 2026, and will be provided to Walsh.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. John Pace, III, on his outstanding public service as a superintendent of Henry County Schools; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Creekside High School Seminoles football team upon winning the 2025 GHSA Class 4A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Meals on Wheels Atlanta for its 60 years of service to seniors and vulnerable individuals by addressing food insecurity, promoting independence, and enhancing quality of life; and for other purposes.