Sen. Brian Strickland

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 855) is a ceremonial recognition of the Georgia Academy of Audiology by the Georgia Senate. It commends the organization and its members for their work providing hearing and balance disorder evaluations, treatments, and public education across Georgia. The resolution does not create new laws, allocate funding, or directly affect any policies or individuals - its sole purpose is to honor the group's contributions to healthcare. It was formally adopted by the Senate on February 26, 2026.

Maddy summarySR 866 is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) recognizing Ruth Atchely, a Community Information Specialist with the Statesboro Police Department. It commends her work since 2024, highlighting her role in developing community programs, speaking to groups, and managing social media. The resolution specifically notes her social media impact, including growing the department's Facebook following from 39,000 to 76,300 in under two months and generating over 29 million views in 28 days. This resolution formally honors her contributions but does not create any new policies or affect any laws.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 854) formally recognizes Kay Pippin for her public service as mayor of Jackson, Georgia. It highlights her achievements including installing new water/sewer infrastructure, removing blighted properties, securing $8 million in grants, and maintaining the city's historic policy of no property taxes. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely offers formal commendation for her work with the city, Henry County, and Georgia. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate in February 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial Senate resolution commending Officer Terry "J" Palmer for his actions during a September 2024 incident at Cameron Circle Apartments. It specifically recognizes his courage in preventing an ambush on fellow officers by engaging an armed suspect and shielding a deputy during gunfire. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws or affect policies - it solely expresses the Senate's appreciation for his selfless conduct.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to animal protection generally, so as to strengthen protections for dogs possessed for breeding purposes; to provide a definition; to expand minimum standards of care applicable to dog breeders; to limit the total number of dogs that may be possessed for breeding purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 9-11-23 and Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to class actions and miscellaneous local administrative provisions relative to ad valorem taxation of property, respectively, so as to prohibit class action suits by taxpayers for refunds; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 868) dedicates the intersection of State Route 3/US-41 and Chapman Road in Catoosa County, Georgia, as the "Richard Keith 'Rick' Worley Memorial Intersection." It honors Rick Worley's community service, including founding the Hunter Worley Foundation for grieving parents and supporting local schools and emergency services. The resolution directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs at this specific intersection. It has no policy or funding impact - only commemorating a community member through a permanent location designation.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 1980 and 2026 United States Olympic Men's Hockey Teams for their historic achievements and contributions to national unity; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, so as to provide for an additional license plate design honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States of America's independence; to establish a specialty license plate honoring Girl Scouts of Georgia with proceeds distributed to the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta and the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia organization; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc., and designating February 25, 2026, as Georgia ACT Housing Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.