Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific section of State Route 16 in Coweta County as the Ellis Crook Highway to honor Mr. Ellis Crook, a local businessman and community leader from Senoia, Georgia. The legislation authorizes the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs for the renamed road, which spans from the intersection with State Route 54 to Broad Street. The resolution recognizes Crook's contributions to the community, including his military service during the Korean War, his business ventures, and his leadership roles with various local organizations. This measure is a commemorative action that does not alter existing laws or policies but serves to formally acknowledge Crook's legacy through a public dedication.
Sen. Clint Dixon
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Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Senate Parent Accountability for Student Success Study Committee to investigate issues related to student misconduct, declining parental engagement, and rising absenteeism in schools. The committee will consist of five Senate members appointed by the Senate President, who will also serve as chairperson, and will meet to study these problems and recommend potential actions or legislation. Committee members will receive standard legislative allowances for up to five days of service, with funding coming from Senate appropriations, and must submit an approved report or meeting minutes before the committee is abolished on December 1, 2026.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 880) formally congratulates the blues band Derrick Dove & The Peacekeepers for winning the 2026 International Blues Challenge. It recognizes their championship victory at the event hosted by The Blues Foundation in Memphis, including frontman Derrick Dove's Best Guitarist award. The resolution has no policy provisions or direct impact on constituents - it is purely a ceremonial expression of support from the Senate. The Senate adopted it on March 3, 2026, and authorized distributing a copy to the band.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 66 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to zoning procedures, so as to provide for the maximum period of time a local government may enforce certain moratoria; to prohibit reimposition of certain moratoria within a certain period of time; to waive sovereign immunity on claims related to damages arising from moratoria exceeding such limitations; to provide for recoverable damages and attorney's fees; to provide for legislative findings; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Budget Act," so as to provide for the application of zero-base budgeting to the budget process; to provide for intent; to provide for analysis of departmental and program objectives; to provide for consideration of alternative funding levels; to provide for departmental priority lists; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for short titles; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 869), not a law-changing bill. It formally recognizes and commends Mayor Craig L. Newton of Norcross, Georgia, for his public service, including being the first African American mayor elected in Gwinnett County (2017) and serving over 20 years in local government. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Senate's appreciation through words of commendation. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate on February 26, 2026.
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Brookwood High School boys swim team for winning the 2026 GHSA Class 6A State Swimming Championship; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 874) formally recognizes and commends Rita Celeste Johnson for her service as a Spaulding County Commissioner (elected 2013) and her ongoing community leadership roles, including the Griffin-Spalding Chamber of Commerce, American Business Women's Association, and local advocacy efforts. It highlights her career in insurance, public governance, and dedication to enhancing community quality of life in Spaulding County. As a symbolic tribute without creating new policies or affecting laws, the resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 26, 2026.
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 Article 1 of Chapter 81 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government budgets and audits, so as to provide for regulation of local governments in fiscal distress; to provide for criteria for identifying fiscal distress and audited financial reports; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.