Sen. Shawn Still

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 provide for certain education and training requirements for the performance of dry needling; to provide for applicability and exceptions; to require licensed physical therapists who perform dry needling to complete certain education and training requirements; to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 189) formally recognizes Mercer University and designates February 20, 2025, as "Mercer University Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It commends the university for its 192 years of educational service in Georgia, including its campus in Macon, its 12 schools enrolling over 9,200 students, and its community impact. The resolution has no policy or funding changes - it is purely ceremonial, honoring the university's contributions to Georgia.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 95) names Georgia's new legislative office complex the "Sonny Perdue Legislative Building" to honor former Governor Sonny Perdue's lifetime of public service. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is a ceremonial designation for a physical building. The resolution cites Perdue's service as Georgia's first Republican governor since Reconstruction, his role as U.S. Agriculture Secretary, and his current position as Chancellor of the University System of Georgia. The building will serve as the new home for Georgia's state legislators.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 177) symbolically commends Anne-Marie Trent, a first-grade teacher at Sycamore Elementary School in Gwinnett County, as the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year. It recognizes her 25 years of teaching experience, innovative lesson plans with real-world applications, and her focus on empowering students to think critically. The resolution formally honors her contributions to education within Gwinnett County Public Schools but does not create any new laws or alter policies. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect and solely serves to publicly acknowledge her achievements.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 180) commending Carmen Smith, a second-through-fourth-grade math teacher at Sugar Hill Elementary School in Gwinnett County, for being named the school's 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year. The resolution recognizes her 29 years of teaching experience, her innovative lesson design, and her impact on students' critical thinking skills. It has no policy effect or direct impact on constituents, as it is purely symbolic and honors her contributions to education. The Senate formally adopted the resolution on February 13, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 178) formally recognizes Catherine Duncan as Lanier Middle School's 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year in Gwinnett County. It commends her seven years of teaching eighth-grade math, her innovative lesson design, and her role in empowering students to think critically. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, with no new requirements or funding, and directly affects only Catherine Duncan through this official Senate acknowledgment. The Senate adopted it on February 13, 2025, directing the Secretary to provide her with a copy.

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.

A RESOLUTION commending the contributions of the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association and its commitment to delivering evidence-based practices to individuals with substance use disorders through recognized standards of education, training, and competencies as it celebrates 45 years of service to Georgia; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending the contributions of the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association and its commitment to delivering evidence-based practices to individuals with substance use disorders through recognized standards of education, training, and competencies as it celebrates 45 years of service to Georgia; and for other purposes.