A RESOLUTION congratulating the Grayson High School football team for winning the 2024 GHSA Class 6A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-7-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual salaries of certain state officials and cost-of-living adjustments, so as to revise provisions related to daily expense accounts of members of the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Intuitive for its contributions to patient care and for business achievements and growth in Gwinnett County, Georgia; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 26) passed by the Georgia Senate to honor the late Bryce Alan Johnson, a former Tifton Judicial Circuit District Attorney who died on December 2, 2024. The resolution expresses the Senate's condolences and commemorates his life, highlighting his career in law and politics, community involvement, family, and personal interests. It does not create any new laws or policies - it is solely a formal expression of respect for a public servant. The Senate adopted the resolution on January 17, 2025.
A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's trauma professionals, the Georgia Trauma Commission, and the Georgia Trauma Foundation and recognizing January 28, 2025, as Trauma Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by local legislation for nonpartisan elections for county governing authorities; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide for the nonpartisan election of district attorneys and solicitors-general of state courts; to provide for the qualifying of such offices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing February 4, 2025, as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 17) is a ceremonial recognition of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) as a field of research and practice in Georgia. It commends FCS professionals for their work in areas like nutrition, financial literacy, family well-being, and career preparation for students. The resolution does not create new laws or funding; it simply acknowledges FCS's role in addressing societal issues and supports efforts to maintain its presence in education and community programs. The Senate passed it unanimously on January 16, 2025.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 12) honoring Bruce A. Thompson, a former Georgia State Senator and Labor Commissioner who died in November 2024. It formally celebrates his life, legacy as a businessman, public servant, and mentor, and expresses condolences to his family. The resolution has no policy provisions or impact on laws or citizens - it is purely a commemorative gesture by the Georgia Senate. It was adopted by the Senate on January 15, 2025.
