Sen. Shawn Still

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally commends and congratulates Elana Meyers Taylor, a bobsled athlete from Georgia, for her outstanding achievements in winter sports. The bill recognizes her six Olympic medals, including a gold medal at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics, and highlights her status as one of the most decorated athletes in bobsled history. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Taylor as an official acknowledgment of her contributions to the sport and her role as an inspiration to future athletes from Georgia.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates October 5-9, 2026, as Georgia Pre-K Week to honor the state's early childhood education program. The resolution recognizes the program's achievements, including serving over half of the state's four-year-olds and preparing more than 2 million children for kindergarten. It thanks educators and staff involved in the program and encourages community participation in the observance. The bill does not change laws or funding but serves as a formal acknowledgment of the program's impact.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates June 9, 2026, as FSGS Awareness Day at the state capitol to raise public awareness about focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, a rare kidney disease that can lead to kidney failure. The resolution highlights the disease's impact on patients, noting that it disproportionately affects African American communities and causes significant healthcare costs. It aims to support patients and families while promoting efforts for better diagnosis and access to future treatments. The Senate has adopted this symbolic measure to encourage public understanding of the condition's challenges.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to repeal the prohibition on possessing a silencer; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to waive sovereign and governmental immunities for local governments and their officials and employees for a violation of the prohibition on immigration sanctuary policies; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding jails, so as to require sheriffs, jailers, and deputies to honor immigration detainer requests issued by the Department of Homeland Security; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state employees' health insurance plan, so as to prohibit the Board of Community Health from entering into, executing, or renewing a contract or contracts with any pharmacy benefits manager that owns or has an ownership interest in any retail pharmacy or any legal entity that contracts with or uses such pharmacy benefits manager; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Pastor Dr. Brad Whitt for his 30 years of pastoral service and leadership. The bill honors his work leading congregations in Tennessee, Ohio, and South Carolina, including his current role at Abilene Baptist Church, where he has helped grow the church and establish community programs. It also acknowledges his service as president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention's Pastors' Conference and his authorship of three books on faith. The resolution directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy of the document to Pastor Whitt.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to government transparency and campaign finance, so as to provide for transparency in foreign funded political activities within the state; to require agents of hostile foreign principals and foreign supported political organizations to register with the State Ethics Commission; to provide for registration requirements; to provide for definitions; to provide legislative findings; to provide for civil penalties; to authorize the Attorney General to bring civil actions or criminal investigations for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes and commends Mike Dobbs for his leadership at Camp Southern Ground. It highlights his contributions over ten years, including raising $77 million, building a sustainable fundraising model, and developing the camp's programs and governance. The resolution expresses the Senate's appreciation for his work in creating an inclusive summer camp for children of all abilities and supporting veterans and their families.

Maddy summaryThis resolution creates a Georgia Senate study committee to examine adoption affordability and permanency systems. The committee will study cost drivers (like home studies and fees), regulatory barriers, financial incentives (such as tax credits), and access challenges - especially for middle-income families and children with special needs. It does not make new laws but will evaluate Georgia's current adoption framework across state laws and agency practices. The committee, composed of five Senate members, will report findings by December 2026 to inform potential future policy changes. This affects prospective adoptive families, child welfare agencies, and children in foster care seeking permanent placements.