Sen. Billy Hickman

Maddy summaryThis is a Senate resolution (SR 247) that formally commends Kelly Loeffler for her public service. It recognizes her work as a U.S. Senator from Georgia, her role as Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA), and her advocacy for small business support during the pandemic (including the Paycheck Protection Program). The resolution lists her background, policy priorities, and leadership as justification for the commendation. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any policies - only expressing formal recognition.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sick, personal, and maternity leave for teachers and other school personnel, so as to increase from three to five the number of accumulated sick leave days teachers and other school personnel may take each school year for personal or professional reasons; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to student health in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for the creation of and establish a purpose for the Wesley's Law Grant Program; to provide for the allocation of grant awards under such program; to require the Department of Education to pursue grant funding for such program from the Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust; to require the State Board of Education to establish award criteria, terms, and conditions for such program; to authorize the Department of Education to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement such program; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that, beginning in the 2031-2032 school year, a computer science course shall be a high school graduation requirement; to provide for certain computer science courses to be substituted for units of credit graduation requirements in certain other subject areas; to provide for such exception; to revise legislative findings; to provide for related matters; 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 provide for the State Board of Education to establish a three-year pilot robotics program for eligible public schools; to provide for eligibility; to provide for assessment and reporting on the impacts of the pilot program; to authorize the State Board of Education to promulgate rules and regulations to implement the pilot program; to provide for waivers and variances of state rules, regulations, policies, and procedures if necessary; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION honoring the work of Georgia's aerospace and defense industry and recognizing February 26, 2025, as Georgia Aerospace Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 257) is a ceremonial recognition of February 26, 2025, as "Charter Schools Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It does not create new laws or policies; it simply declares a day of acknowledgment for Georgia's charter schools. The resolution cites Georgia's charter school history, current enrollment (96 schools serving 65,000 students), and a study on student performance, but the bill itself has no binding effect on schools or students. The Senate adopted it on February 26, 2025, directing the Secretary to distribute copies to the Georgia Charter Schools Association and the public.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 27, 2025, as "Georgia Airports Association Day" to honor the organization. It recognizes the Georgia Airports Association, founded in 1990, which supports the state's 103 public airports (including 95 general aviation airports) that contribute significantly to Georgia's economy. The resolution has no binding policy impact; it is purely ceremonial, directing the Senate Secretary to share the resolution with the Association. It does not create new laws, funding, or obligations for any entity.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to establish and provide for the Georgia Council on Library Materials Standards; to provide for definitions, including definitions for the terms "harmful to minors," "restricted materials," and "sexually explicit materials"; to require the Georgia Council on Library Materials Standards to establish standards for the designation of restricted materials by local boards of education, standards for the use and restriction of instructional materials, and standards for the use and restriction of public school library collection materials; to provide for definitions; to provide for short titles; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summarySR 241 is a ceremonial Senate resolution commending Georgia Military College (GMC) on its 145th anniversary. It recognizes GMC’s role as a state authority providing accessible education to Georgia residents, including 80% first-generation or low-income students, and highlights its military heritage, ROTC program, and statewide satellite locations. The resolution contains no policy changes, funding, or new requirements - it is purely a symbolic gesture of appreciation. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate on February 24, 2025.