Sen. Sally Harrell

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends Senator Elena Parent for her public service as she retires from the Georgia State Senate. It highlights her leadership roles, such as chairing the Senate Democratic Caucus, and her committee memberships in education, judiciary, and other areas. The resolution also acknowledges her community involvement and expresses congratulations on her retirement.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally congratulates Robert "Bob" Willis on his 100th birthday. The bill recognizes his extensive service as a U.S. Navy veteran during World War II and his decades of leadership within the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. It directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy of the resolution to Willis as a gesture of appreciation for his life achievements and family contributions. This measure is a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than a policy change affecting public programs or laws.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nicholas House Inc. for its longstanding commitment to serving families experiencing homelessness and honoring the Dream Builders Event on April 23, 2026; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes and commends Senator Ed Harbison for his public service. It directly affects Senator Harbison by acknowledging his leadership, integrity, and dedication to the citizens of Georgia. The key provision is a formal commendation from the Senate to honor his contributions and congratulate him on his retirement. The resolution also directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the document to Senator Harbison.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends Senator Freddie Powell Sims for her public service. It honors her contributions to the Georgia State Senate, including her leadership in various committees and her work on education and infrastructure projects. The resolution also congratulates her on her retirement and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the document to her.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes and commends Deaundra 'Deedee' Metzger for her achievements in the entertainment industry and community service. It highlights her work as a hairstylist on television and film, her awards from the NAACP Image Awards, and her leadership roles in organizations like the Leading Beauty Industry Awards and Banneker Class of 1989. The resolution authorizes the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the document to Metzger as an official acknowledgment of her contributions.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to authorize certain local governing authorities to provide temporary tax relief from the taxes levied for the harvest or sale of standing timber in certain disaster areas;to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title and legislative findings and intent; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a Senate study committee to investigate pharmacy benefits managers and their impact on prescription drug costs and consumer access. The committee will examine practices such as steering patients to affiliated pharmacies, drug price markups, and reimbursement manipulation that critics say harm patients and independent pharmacies. The committee consists of Senate committee chairs and appointed experts, and it will hold meetings, receive funding for its work, and submit a report with findings and potential legislative recommendations before being abolished on December 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a Senate Study Committee on Higher Education Funding to examine how Georgia's universities and technical colleges are currently funded. The committee will study the existing funding formulas, which are based on student enrollment rather than student outcomes, and explore whether these formulas need updating to account for changes like virtual instruction and declining enrollment. The six-member committee will meet to investigate these issues and can recommend new legislation to the General Assembly. The committee will operate until December 1, 2026, and must submit a final report before that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes and commends Austin Trott for completing a 10-year work anniversary with the Georgia State Senate. The document highlights his career progression from a senate aide in 2015 to his current role as deputy director of the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office, noting his academic background and contributions to legislative operations. The resolution authorizes the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the document to Trott as an official acknowledgment of his service and leadership.