Sen. Bill Cowsert

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes and commends Lee Vaughn for his public service and leadership in Georgia. It directly affects Lee Vaughn, a retired Commissioner of District Two who served as Chairman of Commissioners until his retirement. The resolution highlights his contributions to his community, his current roles in banking and various organizations, and expresses congratulations on his retirement. The Senate also authorizes the Secretary to provide a copy of the resolution to Vaughn for distribution.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of specialized land transactions, so as to prohibit business enterprises or business enterprises controlled by natural born persons from owning an interest in more than 500 single-family residential properties; to prohibit foreign investment vehicles from owning any interest in a single-family residential property to be used as rental property; to provide a private cause of action against a business enterprise that owns an interest in more than 500 single-family residential properties and foreign investment vehicles; to provide for the disclosure of information by brokers; to provide an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to delinquency, so as to provide for additional offenses over which superior courts are authorized to exercise exclusive original jurisdiction for the trials of children 13 to 17 years of age to include the offenses of certain terroristic threats or acts involving public and private schools and attempt or criminal conspiracy to commit certain offenses; to provide for which such cases shall be subject to the class A designated felony act provisions of Code Section 15-11-602 upon transfer to a juvenile court; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary education; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally congratulates the 2025 Everyday Energy Heroes, a group of individuals recognized by the Natural Gas Association of Georgia for their contributions to the natural gas industry. The bill directly affects seven specific recipients including city officials and energy service representatives who are being honored for their work supporting natural gas services across Georgia. The key provision authorizes the Senate to extend congratulations and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the honorees. This is a ceremonial measure that acknowledges the role of natural gas providers in supplying energy to over 2 million homes and businesses in the state.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to war veterans home, so as to authorize the admission of eligible nonveteran residents to a Georgia War Veterans' Home under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to sexual offender risk review board, so as to increase reporting requirements of sexual offenders; to allow for increased monitoring of homeless sexual offenders; to require sexual offenders to report international travel; to provide for placement of sexual offenders in risk assessment classifications when convicted of specific crimes; to amend Code Section 8-3-11 of the O.C.G.A., relating to creation of stable housing accountability programs, application process, minimum standards, approval criteria, and funding, so as to require stable housing accountability programs to report program applicants who are sexual offenders; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution commemorates the 75th anniversary of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), a professional organization representing over 62,000 healthcare providers nationwide. The bill formally recognizes ACOG's contributions to advancing patient health through clinical practice, education, advocacy, and research over the past 75 years. It specifically acknowledges the work of ACOG members in Georgia who provide obstetric and gynecologic care and support initiatives related to maternal health and patient access to care. The resolution directs the Senate Secretary to distribute a copy of the document to ACOG.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes and commends Kevin F. Curtin on his retirement from his role as senior vice president of government relations for Georgia EMC. The resolution highlights his career achievements, including over 30 years of experience in government relations and leadership positions with various organizations. It authorizes the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Curtin as a gesture of appreciation for his service to the state.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones for her extraordinary service to the State of Georgia upon the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution recognizing the 2026 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides for their exemplary service to the Georgia Senate. It directly affects the named individuals who have worked as legislative assistants for Senate committees and leadership during the 2026 regular session. The resolution formally acknowledges their dedication to ensuring efficient administration of Senate committee hearings and expresses appreciation for their contributions to the legislative process. The Senate has authorized the distribution of copies of this resolution to the recognized aides as a gesture of recognition for their hard work.