Sen. Brian Strickland

Maddy summaryThis resolution dedicates a roundabout at the intersection of State Route 16 and High Falls Road in Butts County as the "Abby Savoie Circle of Hope" to honor Abigail Savoie, a Georgia College student who died in a 2022 traffic accident at that location. It directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs marking the dedication. The resolution commemorates Savoie's life and her role in prompting safety improvements at the intersection, which was redesigned to prevent future accidents.

Maddy summaryThis Georgia Senate resolution (SR 760) honors Mordecai Wilson, a former Lula City Councilman who served for 20 years and was a WWII Navy veteran, by expressing the Senate's condolences on his passing. It recognizes his community service, including fostering children through his family home, and his reputation for integrity and kindness. The resolution, adopted by the Senate on February 12, 2026, is a commemorative statement with no policy changes or direct effects on legislation or constituents.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to enact the "Age-Appropriate Design Code Act"; to provide for definitions; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 10, 2026, as Georgia Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Day at the state capitol. It symbolically recognizes Georgians living with limb loss, limb difference, or mobility impairments - over 200,000 people in Georgia - and highlights challenges like limited access to prosthetic/orthotic devices due to insurance coverage gaps. The resolution has no policy changes; it solely commemorates the community through a ceremonial observance at the state capitol.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 745) recognizing Georgia's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) for their service. It commends CRNAs for providing anesthesia care in all medical settings across Georgia, especially in rural areas where they serve as the primary anesthesia providers in many hospitals and for obstetric care. The resolution highlights CRNAs' role in delivering over 50 million anesthetics annually nationwide and their critical support for rural communities, where they often serve as the only anesthesia providers. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or change policy.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 18, 2026, as "Self-Direction Day" to raise awareness about self-direction in home and community-based services (HCBS) for people with disabilities. It does not create new policies or change existing programs, but instead recognizes the self-direction model where individuals control their own care services and support choices. The resolution highlights Georgia's use of self-direction in five HCBS waiver programs, emphasizing its benefits like improved quality of life, reduced costs, and greater independence. It is purely ceremonial, intended to honor the concept through public recognition on the designated date.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution (SR 742) formally commends Janice Knight of Morgan County, Georgia, for her decades of community service. It recognizes her 34-year career in public service (including 29 years at Georgia's Adult Protective Services), her advocacy that led to Georgia's Neuromyelitis Optica Awareness Month, and her ongoing volunteer work with senior centers, charities, and support groups. The resolution specifically honors her selection as the 2026 Distinguished Older Georgian by the Georgia Council on Aging and will be presented at a state capitol ceremony. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact and solely serves to publicly recognize her contributions.

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11, 2026, as Kia Day at the state capitol and commending Kia's vehicle manufacturing and impact to the state; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution, not a bill with policy changes. It formally recognizes February 12, 2026, as "New Americans Day" at the Georgia state capitol to honor immigrants' contributions. The resolution cites statistics on immigrant tax contributions, entrepreneurship, and workforce roles but does not create new laws or obligations. It serves only as a symbolic gesture of recognition, with no direct impact on individuals or policy.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. John Pace, III, on his outstanding public service as a superintendent of Henry County Schools; and for other purposes.