Sen. Billy Hickman

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as to provide certain protections for veterans and other eligible persons applying for benefits; to provide for limitations; to provide for violations; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 80), not a substantive bill. It formally commends Robert Michael "Mike" Kile, a Screven County, Georgia sheriff who served for 32 years (1993-2025) after a 55-year law enforcement career beginning in 1969. The resolution expresses the Georgia Senate’s appreciation for his dedication, leadership, and service to Screven County residents. It has no policy impact - it is purely a symbolic gesture of recognition with no new laws, funding, or requirements.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kathy Hogan Trocheck, who is also recognized internationally under the pen name Mary Kay Andrews; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 77) congratulating Great Dane, a Savannah, Georgia-based trailer manufacturer, on its 125th anniversary of founding. The resolution recognizes the company's historical contributions, including developing refrigerated trailers for produce transport, supplying trailers during WWII, and supporting industries with reliable equipment. It contains no policy changes or funding provisions - it solely offers formal recognition through a Senate resolution. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 3, 2025, and directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy to Great Dane.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 74) formally recognizes and thanks interfaith organizations and volunteers who provided disaster cleanup assistance after Hurricane Helene in Georgia. It specifically highlights their work, including over one million volunteer hours contributed by tens of thousands of people from multiple states to clear debris, repair homes, and support affected residents. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but encourages continued community collaboration for future disaster response. It directly affects the interfaith groups and volunteers acknowledged, with copies distributed to their leaders. The Senate passed it unanimously in February 2025 as a ceremonial gesture of appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 83) is a ceremonial Senate commendation for Morehouse School of Medicine on its 50th anniversary. It recognizes the institution's founding in 1978, its role in training over 3,000 students (including 1,867 physicians), and its focus on diversifying healthcare and serving underserved communities in Georgia. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Senate's praise through a formal statement. No specific individuals or groups are directly affected beyond the school receiving recognition.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 76) honoring Robert L. Strother as the 2023-2024 Georgia Logger of the Year. It recognizes his three-generation logging family legacy, leadership of Strother Timber Company, and contributions to Georgia's forestry community, including industry awards, community engagement, and supporting forestry education. The resolution contains no policy changes or obligations - it simply extends formal congratulations and best wishes to Strother through a symbolic Senate resolution. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate on February 3, 2025.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Harlem High School Bulldogs baseball team for winning the 2024 GHSA Class AAA State Baseball Championship; and for other purposes.

Maddy summarySR 68 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing January 30, 2025, as "APRN Day" at the state capitol. It formally honors Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) through a day of recognition at the state government building. The resolution has no policy impact or funding provisions - it simply designates a specific date for ceremonial acknowledgment. The Senate adopted this resolution on January 30, 2025, as a symbolic gesture toward APRNs.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (SR 47), not a bill with policy changes. It designates February 5, 2025, as "Physician's Day" at the Georgia state capitol to honor Georgia physicians. The resolution recognizes physicians' roles in patient care, trust, and community health, citing over 27,750 physicians in Georgia as of 2023. It has no binding effect or concrete policy impact - it serves only to publicly salute physicians through a ceremonial recognition.