Sen. Shawn Still

Maddy summarySR 286 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing October 20, 2025, as Diwali Day in Georgia. It formally acknowledges Diwali’s cultural and religious significance for over a billion people worldwide, including Georgia’s diverse communities, without creating new laws or policies. The resolution has no direct impact on individuals or regulations, serving only as a symbolic gesture of recognition.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to require health benefit policy coverage for medically necessary orthotic devices and prosthetic devices and their materials and components; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements; to provide for reporting; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and appropriations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a bill with policy changes), adopted by the Georgia Senate on February 27, 2025. It commends the Laotian American community in Georgia for their contributions to the state's cultural and economic life after resettling following the Vietnam War era. The resolution specifically honors the Airavata flag - a white three-headed elephant on red - as a symbol of Laotian heritage, resilience, and historical identity. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any legal rights or obligations.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 278) recognizing Dr. Mike Looney as Georgia's 2025 Superintendent of the Year. It honors his service as superintendent of Fulton County Schools (Georgia's fourth-largest district, serving over 87,000 students) and cites his leadership in academic initiatives, pandemic response, and the "Bridge to Success" plan that improved graduation rates and student outcomes. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes; it is purely symbolic recognition. The Senate formally adopted it on February 27, 2025, to commend Dr. Looney for his contributions to education.

Maddy summarySR 287 is a Georgia Senate resolution recognizing and commending the Georgia Festival of Trees for its work raising funds and awareness to combat the commercial sexual exploitation of women and children in Georgia. The festival, founded in 2021, also promotes community volunteerism and holiday traditions through its annual event. Adopted by the Senate on February 27, 2025, the resolution serves as a symbolic tribute without creating new laws or policies, directing copies to be shared with the festival and its founder, Angie Ulibarri.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the University of Georgia women's tennis team for winning the 2025 ITA National Team Indoor Championship; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 271) recognizing MEAG Power's 50th anniversary. It formally commends MEAG Power for its role as Georgia's municipal electric authority, established in 1975 to provide reliable, affordable wholesale electricity to 49 participating communities across the state. The resolution highlights MEAG Power's 50-year service, its 65% non-emitting energy portfolio since 2016, and its contributions to energy security and economic development. It does not create new policies, funding, or obligations - it is purely a symbolic gesture of appreciation approved by the Georgia Senate.

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 is a commemorative resolution (SR 249) passed by the Georgia Senate to honor the Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council (GMSDC) on its 50th anniversary. It recognizes the GMSDC's role as Georgia's leading supplier diversity organization, highlighting its work connecting over 400 corporations with 1,400+ small and minority-owned businesses that generate over $11 billion annually in revenue. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, expressing the Senate's commendation for the council's economic contributions and community support.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to student health in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for the creation of and establish a purpose for the Wesley's Law Grant Program; to provide for the allocation of grant awards under such program; to require the Department of Education to pursue grant funding for such program from the Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust; to require the State Board of Education to establish award criteria, terms, and conditions for such program; to authorize the Department of Education to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement such program; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.