Sen. Brian Strickland

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 6, 2025, as "Strolling Thunder Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It symbolically recognizes the importance of early childhood development, referencing Georgia's efforts and challenges in supporting young children and families. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funding; it is purely ceremonial, encouraging lawmakers to acknowledge early childhood priorities. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate on January 16, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution commending Donald J. Trump for his re-election as President and his policies. It has no legal effect and serves only as a symbolic gesture of support, with no new policies or changes to laws. The resolution lists specific accomplishments referenced in the text (like border policies and judicial appointments) as reasons for the commendation, but does not create any binding obligations. As a procedural resolution, it requires no action beyond adoption and distribution.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 17) is a ceremonial recognition of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) as a field of research and practice in Georgia. It commends FCS professionals for their work in areas like nutrition, financial literacy, family well-being, and career preparation for students. The resolution does not create new laws or funding; it simply acknowledges FCS's role in addressing societal issues and supports efforts to maintain its presence in education and community programs. The Senate passed it unanimously on January 16, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 12) honoring Bruce A. Thompson, a former Georgia State Senator and Labor Commissioner who died in November 2024. It formally celebrates his life, legacy as a businessman, public servant, and mentor, and expresses condolences to his family. The resolution has no policy provisions or impact on laws or citizens - it is purely a commemorative gesture by the Georgia Senate. It was adopted by the Senate on January 15, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 10) formally recognizes and commends Major Clint Morris and Captain Dee Morris for their combined nearly seven decades of service in Paulding County, Georgia law enforcement. It specifically honors their roles across multiple divisions (including Narcotics, Juvenile, and Courthouse Security), their community initiatives like co-founding the CASA program, and their receipt of awards such as Officer of the Year and the Purple Heart. The Georgia Senate passed this resolution to formally commend their retirement and acknowledge their dedication to public safety. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 9) expressing condolences and honoring the life of Charles "Charlie" Kay Stevens following his death. It commemorates his service in the U.S. Army, his Georgia restaurant business, personal milestones like earning a computer technology diploma at 55, and his family life, without creating any new laws or affecting any policies or individuals. The resolution serves solely as a formal tribute from the Georgia Senate.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding prosecuting attorneys, so as to provide additional qualifications regarding convictions for district attorneys, assistant district attorneys, deputy district attorneys, and other attorneys at law employed by district attorneys; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION reauthorizing the Senate Special Committee on Investigations; to provide for the issuance of compulsory process to secure the attendance of witnesses or the production of documents and materials; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, so as to provide for probate court fees; to provide for funding of the State Children's Trust Fund; to revise provisions regarding additional fees; to amend Code Section 25-10-4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to requirement of permit for conduct of fireworks display, application, imposition of conditions as to granting of permit, duration and transfer of permit, disposition of excess fireworks, and fees, and Chapter 6 of Title 29 of the O.C.G.A., relating to judges of probate courts as custodians of certain funds, so as to repeal a provision regarding compensation of probate court judges; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 50 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing of veterinarians and veterinary technicians generally, so as to exempt certain sterilization services performed by out-of-state veterinarians from licensing requirements; to provide for temporary licenses for out-of-state veterinarians; to provide for exceptions; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.