Sen. Shawn Still

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 671) formally recognizes the YMCA's 175th anniversary in 2026. It highlights the YMCA's historical contributions, including founding basketball, pioneering ESL classes, and providing childcare, along with its current role as the nation's largest nonprofit childcare provider serving over 17 million people annually. The resolution commends YMCA staff and volunteers for fostering community connection and well-being but does not create new laws or obligations. It is purely ceremonial, with no direct policy impact on individuals or organizations.

A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing the C-130J Super Hercules of Lockheed Martin for its outstanding achievements in aerospace innovation and mission-critical operations, as well as for its contributions to the defense of our state and nation; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to reduce the beginning age for compulsory school attendance from six years to five years; to provide for all children to attend a full-day kindergarten program for one school year prior to enrolling in first grade; to provide for applicability of compulsory school attendance laws and rules; to provide for related matters; to provide for contingent effectiveness; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 657) is a ceremonial recognition of Gas South's 20th anniversary as a natural gas provider. It formally honors the company for its growth from 168,000 customers to nearly 500,000 across 17 states, its 400+ employees, and its community contributions (including $26 million in charitable giving). The resolution has no policy impact or binding requirements; it solely expresses the Georgia Senate's commendation of Gas South's business achievements and community engagement. The Senate adopted this resolution on February 2, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 635) is a symbolic gesture by the Georgia Senate to recognize January 27, 2026, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It commemorates the victims of the Holocaust and affirms Georgia's commitment to combating antisemitism, racism, and all forms of hate. The bill contains no policy changes or direct impacts on individuals or groups - it simply directs the Senate to formally acknowledge the day and distribute copies of the resolution. As a procedural resolution, it has no legal effect beyond this symbolic recognition.

A RESOLUTION recognizing the burden of lung cancer in the United States and the State of Georgia; supporting prevention, early detection, and timely intervention to improve patient outcomes; addressing disparities in care; and commending Intuitive for its leadership in advancing lung cancer care through innovations such as the Ion robotic endoluminal system; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Haynes King of the Georgia Institute of Technology for his outstanding achievements in football and for his contribution to athletics in the state of Georgia; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sick, personal, and maternity leave for teachers and other school personnel, so as to increase from three to five the number of accumulated sick leave days teachers and other school personnel may take each school year for personal or professional reasons; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 641) designates January 29, 2026, as "Doula Day" at the Georgia Capitol to honor doulas and their work in maternal health. It recognizes doulas’ role in improving birth outcomes, reducing unnecessary medical interventions, and addressing disparities affecting Black mothers, families with disabilities, and rural communities with limited maternity care access. The resolution specifically highlights Georgia-based doulas and organizations like Bellies to Babies Foundation for their contributions to maternal health. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or funding but symbolically acknowledges their impact on statewide maternal care.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landlord and tenant in general, so as to limit the monthly income requirement for disabled veterans to qualify as tenants; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.