Sen. Billy Hickman

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes) commending 35 specific Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides who served during Georgia's 2025 legislative session. It formally recognizes their "exemplary service" in supporting Senate committee work and administrative functions, listing all named individuals. The resolution has no binding effect or policy impact - it is purely a formal expression of appreciation from the Georgia Senate.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 352) recognizes March 5, 2025, as Small Business Advocacy Day in Georgia. It commends specific organizations - like the Small Business Majority, Urban League of Greater Atlanta, and Georgia First - for supporting small businesses and celebrates their role in the state's economy. The resolution has no policy impact; it is a ceremonial acknowledgment without creating new laws or affecting any group directly. It serves solely to honor these advocacy groups and small businesses' contributions.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to exempt from taxation all income received as retirement benefits derived from service in the armed forces of the United States or the reserve components thereof; 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 Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to deceptive or unfair practices, so as to protect the exercise of constitutional rights; to prohibit discrimination in the provision of essential services; to provide for public and private enforcement; to provide for definitions; to provide a short title; to provide legislative findings and declarations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-9-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to applicability of workers' compensation to employers and employees generally, so as to provide that the chapter shall not apply to employees of an employer covered by and providing coverage under the federal Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, 33 U.S.C. Section 901, et seq., as amended, and its extensions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative Senate resolution (SR 330) honoring Dr. William Nettles Wessinger, a Savannah orthopedic surgeon and former U.S. Army Flight Surgeon, following his death on February 20, 2025. The resolution expresses the Georgia Senate's "deepest and most sincere regret" at his passing and recognizes his medical career, military service, family, and community contributions. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or laws - its sole purpose is to formally memorialize Dr. Wessinger. The Senate adopted the resolution on March 4, 2025, and directed the Secretary to share a copy with his family.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Greenbrier High School girls flag football team for winning the 2024 GHSA Division 2 State Flag Football Championship; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 293) is a ceremonial expression of recognition, not a law with policy changes. It formally congratulates the Pierce County girls golf team for winning the GHSA Girls Golf AA State Championship (their third consecutive title) and acknowledges their coach and team members. The resolution has no legal effect or direct impact on individuals or policies - it simply serves as a symbolic gesture of praise from the Georgia Senate. The Senate adopted it on February 28, 2025, and directed the Secretary to provide a copy to the team.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Lowndes County High School baseball team for winning the 2024 GHSA 7A State Baseball Championship; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Pierce County High School competition cheerleading team for winning the 2024 AA Division State Cheerleading Championship; and for other purposes.