Sen. Shawn Still

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the maximum acreage to qualify for assessment and taxation as a bona fide conservation use property; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally congratulates Butts County on its 200th anniversary of founding (established in 1825) and acknowledges its historical role as an agricultural community that evolved into a regional hub for industry, technology, tourism, and film production. The Senate recognizes the county's contributions to Georgia's economic and cultural landscape, including its natural attractions, outdoor recreation focus, and film industry growth. The resolution directs the Senate Secretary to distribute copies publicly, serving as a symbolic gesture without enacting new laws or policies.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. David A. Cook for his service to the Georgia State Senate and the State of Georgia as well as congratulating him upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-7.4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to preferential assessment for bona fide conservation use property and bona fide residential transitional property, so as to increase the maximum acreage to qualify for assessment and taxation as a bona fide conservation use property; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 49) expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences upon the passing of Marvin Gary Simmons, a 44-year law enforcement veteran who retired as a Polk County Sheriff's Department captain. It honors his service in the Floyd, Rockmart, and Polk County police departments, his National Guard military service, and his community involvement. The resolution directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy to Simmons' family. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on citizens beyond this ceremonial tribute.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding state government, so as to require that all governmental entities develop and maintain artificial intelligence system usage plans; to amend Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to commissions and other agencies, so as to create the Georgia Board for Artificial Intelligence; to provide for guidance to governmental entities in their development of artificial intelligence system usage plans; to provide for the purpose, membership, and duties of such board; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obstruction of public administration and related offenses, so as to provide for a mandatory minimum sentence for those convicted of doing violence in the obstruction or hindering of law enforcement officers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Brookwood High School girls swimming and diving team for winning the 2023-2024 GHSA Class 7A State Swimming and Diving Championship; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing January 27, 2025, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in the State of Georgia and reaffirming the commitment to combat antisemitism; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic Senate resolution (SR 37) commending Martha Haythorn for her 25th birthday and community service. It recognizes her work with the ARC of Georgia, her role on the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities, and her advocacy for disability policy. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Senate's appreciation through words of praise and best wishes. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any specific policies or individuals beyond this acknowledgment.