Sen. Billy Hickman

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes) that commends Georgia's Young Farmer Teacher Program (GYFT). It recognizes the program's 70+ year history of providing agricultural education in Georgia high schools through partnerships between the State Department of Education, local agriculture departments, and Young Farmer Teachers. The resolution formally acknowledges the GYFT's mission to support agricultural education, leadership development, and industry sustainability for students and adults. It has no funding or regulatory impact - it solely offers symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial Senate Resolution (SR 46) designates January 28, 2025, as "Bryan Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It recognizes Bryan County, Georgia, for its history, rapid population growth (48% from 2010-2020), economic development, and contributions to the state. The resolution has no policy changes or funding impacts - it solely serves to commemorate the county through a formal acknowledgment by the Georgia Senate. This is a standard recognition resolution with no direct effect on residents or laws.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Center for Civic Engagement and ENGAGE: Youth in Government, which sponsors the Georgia Youth Assembly among other programs that cultivate youth civic engagement; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (SR 41) passed by the Georgia Senate to honor the OneGeorgia Authority on its 25th anniversary. The resolution formally commends the Authority for its work in promoting economic development in rural Georgia, citing its investment of over $778 million, leveraged private investment exceeding $21 billion, and role in creating over 65,000 jobs. It does not create new laws or alter policy - it is a symbolic gesture recognizing the Authority’s contributions to rural economic growth. The Senate directed the Secretary to provide a copy of the resolution to the Authority.

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the maximum acreage to qualify for assessment and taxation as a bona fide conservation use property; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 2025 as Career and Technical Education Month and February 5, 2025, as Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending the University of Georgia 4-H Program, Kingston Ryals, Melanie Biersmith, and the 2024-2025 4-H Leadership Teams and recognizing February 25, 2025, as 4-H Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally congratulates Butts County on its 200th anniversary of founding (established in 1825) and acknowledges its historical role as an agricultural community that evolved into a regional hub for industry, technology, tourism, and film production. The Senate recognizes the county's contributions to Georgia's economic and cultural landscape, including its natural attractions, outdoor recreation focus, and film industry growth. The resolution directs the Senate Secretary to distribute copies publicly, serving as a symbolic gesture without enacting new laws or policies.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. David A. Cook for his service to the Georgia State Senate and the State of Georgia as well as congratulating him upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-7.4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to preferential assessment for bona fide conservation use property and bona fide residential transitional property, so as to increase the maximum acreage to qualify for assessment and taxation as a bona fide conservation use property; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.