Sen. Clint Dixon

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 176) formally honors Laura Wood, a Gwinnett County teacher recognized as Lanier High School's 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year. It acknowledges her 21 years of teaching experience, innovative classroom methods, and dedication to empowering students through critical thinking. The Senate resolution is purely ceremonial - it does not create new laws, allocate funding, or affect any policies or individuals beyond this symbolic recognition. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate in February 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution formally commending Emily Heck, a White Oak Elementary School teacher recognized as Gwinnett County's 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year. It expresses the Senate's recognition of her 16 years of teaching health (K-5) and her innovative, student-centered approach to education. The resolution has no policy impact or funding provisions - it simply honors her contributions through a formal Senate commendation.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 152) is a symbolic gesture recognizing the Georgia Academy of Audiology (GAA), a nonprofit organization representing licensed audiologists in Georgia. It commends the GAA for its work in advocating for hearing healthcare policies, providing continuing education, and raising public awareness about hearing loss prevention and treatment. The resolution does not create new laws or funding; it simply honors the organization’s service to Georgians affected by hearing and balance disorders. The GAA supports audiologists who diagnose and treat hearing issues in settings like hospitals, schools, and clinics across Georgia. The Senate passed this resolution on February 11, 2025, as a formal expression of appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 151) formally recognizes February 26, 2025, as "Self-Direction Day" in Georgia. It highlights self-direction - a service model allowing individuals with disabilities to control their home and community-based care, including decisions about who provides services and when. The resolution notes Georgia has used this approach since 2005 across five waiver programs, emphasizing benefits like greater independence, improved satisfaction, and reduced costs compared to traditional systems. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or alter existing programs.

A RESOLUTION commending the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) on its 50th anniversary and recognizing February 18, 2025, as PAGE Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to authorize the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists to establish a professional health program to provide for monitoring and rehabilitation of impaired healthcare professionals; to authorize the Georgia Board of Nursing to establish a professional health program to provide for monitoring and rehabilitation of impaired healthcare professionals; to provide for definitions; to provide for funding or gifts in kind; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 29 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to information technology relative to state government, so as to prohibit the use or installation of any artificial intelligence system on state equipment when the company that developed or deployed such artificial intelligence system is associated with the People's Republic of China; to provide definitions; 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 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general authority, duties, and procedure of the Department of Administrative Services, so as to prohibit companies owned or operated by Iran to bid on or submit a proposal for a state contract; to provide for definitions; to provide for certifications; to provide penalties for false certifications; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 114), not a policy bill. It honors Gregory "Greg" Cecil Clifton, a Fayetteville, Georgia resident and former mayor, following his death on January 3, 2025. The resolution expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences to his family and recognizes his life, including his career in sales, community service, and faith-based activities. It was adopted by the Senate on February 5, 2025.

Maddy summarySR 125 is a symbolic resolution recognizing the Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia (SILCGA), a nonprofit organization established under federal law to support people with disabilities. It commends SILCGA for its work developing state plans, removing societal barriers, operating community centers, and advancing accessibility in housing, healthcare, education, and transportation. The resolution has no new policy requirements or funding provisions - it is purely ceremonial. Adopted by the Georgia Senate on February 5, 2025, it formally honors SILCGA's service to Georgians with disabilities and their families.