Sen. Frank Ginn

Maddy summaryThis resolution creates a temporary Senate committee to study whether Georgia should adopt the FairTax - a national proposal to replace income taxes with a sales tax. The committee, led by the Senate Finance Committee chair and composed of five senators, will examine the FairTax's potential impact on Georgia's tax system and report findings by December 1, 2025. It does not change tax law but directs a formal review of this specific reform idea. The committee’s work is limited to analysis and recommendations, with no authority to implement changes. This procedural resolution affects Georgia legislators involved in the study, not the general public or tax rates.

Maddy summaryThis resolution creates a temporary Senate Study Committee focused on examining unscrupulous companion animal breeding practices, such as puppy mills and backyard breeding operations. The committee, composed of five appointed Senate members, will study issues including animal welfare concerns, enforcement gaps in existing laws, and impacts on shelters and communities. It will issue recommendations by December 1, 2025, but does not enact new laws or directly affect any specific group. As a procedural resolution, it solely establishes a study body with no immediate policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution creates a temporary Senate Study Committee focused on identifying strategies to boost Georgia's tourism industry. The committee, composed of five appointed senators (including members from relevant committees), will study tourism opportunities across Georgia's regions and recommend potential policies by December 2025. It does not enact new laws but aims to inform future legislative action on tourism development. The committee's work directly affects Georgia's tourism sector and state government planning. (Procedural resolution; 3 sentences)

A RESOLUTION applauding Senator Brandon Beach for his exceptional service in the Georgia State Senate, his leadership in both public and private sectors, and congratulating him on his recent appointment as United States Treasurer in the current Trump Administration; and for other purposes.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 477 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Carol H. Burrell for her leadership as president and CEO of Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) since 2011. The resolution highlights her role in growing NGHS into a major health system with over 12,000 employees and an annual economic impact of nearly $7.5 billion, while noting her community service and professional accolades. It formally commends her contributions and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide Burrell with a copy of the resolution. This resolution has no legal effect beyond ceremonial recognition.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 481) formally recognizes and commends Post 4 Villa Rica of the Georgia State Patrol for winning the 2024 "Post of the Year" award. It honors the post's achievements, including handling over 6,600 service calls, reducing crash fatalities by 22%, and improving response times through collaborative solutions. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it is purely ceremonial, extending commendation to the post's leadership and personnel.

Maddy summaryThis resolution dedicates the intersection of State Route 400 and Whelchel Road/Burnt Stand Road in Lumpkin County as the "Trooper First Class 2 Chase W. Redner Memorial Intersection" to honor Georgia State Patrol Trooper Chase Winston Redner, who died in the line of duty on February 20, 2024. The bill directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect and maintain appropriate signage at this location. It is a commemorative resolution with no substantive policy changes, solely recognizing Trooper Redner's service and sacrifice.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 419) passed by the Georgia Senate to honor the birth of Ella Catherine Branch Tippins. It formally recognizes the birth of the baby girl to parents Chelsea McElveen Tippins and Stephen Branch Tippins Jr. on February 11, 2025, and extends well-wishes for her life. As a symbolic gesture with no policy or legal effect, it does not create new laws or affect any specific group. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 20, 2025.

Maddy summarySR 246 is a Senate resolution commending former President Donald J. Trump. It includes an amendment stating that "President Trump’s supporters want him to explore whether there is a legal option for him to run for a third term." As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws, affect policies, or change any legal obligations. It serves only to express legislative support without implementing any concrete policy change.

A RESOLUTION commending Side by Side Brain Injury Clubhouse Inc. for 25 years of work in transforming the lives of Georgians recovering from brain injuries and brain injury-related disabilities and recognizing March 11, 2025, as Side by Side Clubhouse Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.