Sen. Billy Hickman

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to excise taxes on rental motor vehicles, so as to provide for a fee on rental motor vehicles; to provide a definition; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide funding for tourism; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 787) formally celebrates the dedication of the Sons of Atlanta Vietnam War Memorial Project on March 29, 2026, in Atlanta's Piedmont Park. It recognizes the memorial honoring over 240 veterans from Fulton County who served during the Vietnam War era, with their hometowns listed beneath a national seal. The Senate passed this resolution to support the project's commemorative purpose and community engagement efforts, including public participation through engraved bricks. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or funding but affirms support for the memorial's dedication.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not substantive legislation) recognizing Audrey Kittila as Miss Georgia 2025. It formally commends her for winning the Miss Georgia title, placing 3rd Runner-Up at Miss America 2026, and founding "Education for All," a community initiative supporting K-12 students through literacy programs and mentorship. The resolution has no policy impact or legal effect; it is solely a symbolic gesture of praise from the Georgia Senate. The Senate adopted it on February 18, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 18, 2026, as "Statesboro-Bulloch County Day" at the Georgia Capitol to honor the community. It recognizes Bulloch County, the City of Statesboro, surrounding municipalities, and local organizations like BEACON for their contributions to Georgia, including economic development, education through Georgia Southern University and Ogeechee Technical College, and agricultural leadership. The resolution serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment without creating new laws or policy changes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 and Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to reduce the personal income tax rate; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to revise various provisions relating to the conditions of employment for employees of local school systems and other public schools; to provide requirements for certain evaluations; to provide requirements for employment contracts for teachers; to provide for planned restroom breaks for teachers; to provide for role-specific training; to provide for policies relating to school bus drivers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 765) is a symbolic gesture recognizing and commending law enforcement officers in Georgia and the U.S. It does not create new laws or allocate funding. The resolution cites statistics about officer safety, casualties, and mental health challenges to honor current and fallen officers, and to support their well-being. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate with no binding policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 766) formally recognizes the St. Marys Submarine Museum on its 30th anniversary. It commemorates the museum's founding in 1996 and its role in preserving submarine history, including its service to Naval Base Kings Bay personnel, midshipmen, and submarine veterans. The Senate resolution encourages Georgians to visit the museum, which is located in a historic downtown St. Marys building and is part of Georgia's WWII Heritage Trail. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but publicly honors the museum's community impact and historical significance.

Maddy summarySR 774 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing February 25, 2026, as "Charter Schools Day" at Georgia's state capitol. It acknowledges Georgia's charter school history (since 1993), current operations (96 schools serving 65,000 students across all 159 counties), and a Stanford study showing charter school students outperformed peers in reading and math. The resolution does not create new policies or alter funding - it solely commemorates charter schools' role and their 21,000 students on waitlists. This is a symbolic gesture with no direct impact on legislation or school operations.