A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26, 2026, as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the state capitol and commending law enforcement officers in Georgia; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 725) formally celebrates the dedication of the Edward Crook Jr. Gymnasium at Fort Benning on February 27, 2026. It honors Edward "Eddie" Crook, Jr., a U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major, Olympic gold medalist boxer (1960 Rome Olympics), and longtime supporter of boxing programs at Fort Benning. The resolution commemorates his military service (30 years, including two Vietnam tours, with multiple medals) and athletic achievements, with no substantive policy changes or direct effects on constituents.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 715) is a ceremonial recognition of the Georgia FFA Association. It commends the organization for its work in agricultural education and designates February 24, 2026, as "FFA Day" at the Georgia state capitol. The resolution directly affects the Georgia FFA Association, which has over 80,000 members statewide. It contains no policy changes or funding provisions - only symbolic acknowledgment of the FFA's role in youth leadership and agricultural education.
Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Edward "Eddie" Crook, Jr., a Columbus, Georgia native who won Olympic gold in boxing (1960), served 30 years in the U.S. Army with military honors (including the Silver Star), and supported community initiatives like the "Smokers" boxing program at Fort Benning. The Georgia Senate expresses condolences for his passing and directs the Secretary to share the resolution with his family. It is a commemorative measure with no policy or financial impact.
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Council on Aging and recognizing Wednesday, February 11, 2026, as Senior Day at the Capitol as part of Senior Week; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits for state income tax, so as to exclude overtime compensation from taxation; to provide for reporting by employers; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sale or distribution of harmful materials to minors, so as to repeal an exemption for libraries and librarians from the provisions of Code Section 16-12-103, relating to selling, loaning, distributing, or exhibiting materials harmful to minors; to provide that any violation of such Code section shall be a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature when committed knowingly; to provide for a defense for librarians who make good faith attempts to identify and remove material harmful to minors; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a non-binding Senate resolution (SR 711) recognizing Spectrum News Georgia for its launch and commitment to local news coverage in Georgia. The resolution honors the network for investing in community-focused journalism, including neighborhood-specific content and on-the-ground reporting across the state. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is purely a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the Georgia Senate. The resolution was adopted by the Senate in February 2026.
Maddy summarySR 705 is a resolution passed by the Georgia Senate to formally commend Georgia's Community Service Boards (CSBs) for their work in providing behavioral health and developmental disability services. The resolution recognizes CSBs' role in serving vulnerable Georgians - including over 320,000 with serious mental illness and more than 145,000 with intellectual or developmental disabilities - especially those without insurance or with limited means. It does not create new policies or alter existing laws but instead expresses legislative appreciation for CSBs' contributions to Georgia's public safety net. The resolution directs the Senate Secretary to distribute copies to all 22 CSBs and the Georgia Association of Community Service Boards (GACSB).
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to promote and advance state-wide literacy and reading education efforts; to include Quality Basic Education funding for school based literacy coaches in each public school in this state with students in any of grades kindergarten through three; to require all children to attend kindergarten prior to enrolling in first grade, subject to exception; to provide for consideration of such recommendations by the State Board of Education; to provide for a comprehensive state-wide promotional campaign for literacy awareness; to provide a short title; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
