Sen. Drew Echols

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 18, 2026, as "Georgia Runs on Trucking Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It recognizes the trucking industry's economic importance - supporting over 333,000 jobs, moving 70% of domestic freight, and contributing $19.3 billion in annual wages - without creating new laws or policies. The resolution formally commends Georgia's trucking professionals and companies for their role in the state's economy and logistics network. It includes no concrete policy changes, as it is purely ceremonial, directing the Senate Secretary to share the resolution with the Georgia Trucking Association.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapters 2 and 14 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education and education accountability, respectively, so as to revise various provisions regarding student discipline and working conditions of teachers and other school personnel; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 831), not a policy bill. It formally congratulates Charlie and Haley Barrett on the birth of their son, Charles "Beau" Donald Barrett IV, and extends well-wishes for his life. The resolution acknowledges both parents' state government roles - Charlie as Senate Chief of Staff and Haley as Communications Director for the Ethics Commission. It contains no policy provisions or funding changes; it is solely a symbolic gesture of Senate recognition.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution designates February 25, 2026, as "Georgia Airports Association Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It honors the Georgia Airports Association, a group founded in 1990 that supports 103 public airports across the state. The resolution recognizes the association's role in helping airports - critical to Georgia's $73.7 billion annual economic impact and 450,000 jobs - provide resources and advocacy for their members. The bill has no policy changes; it is purely a formal acknowledgment of the association's contributions.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc., and designating February 25, 2026, as Georgia ACT Housing Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority on the occasion of its 40th anniversary; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic Senate resolution (SR 684), not a law. It formally recognizes February 2026 as "American Heart Month" in the state. The resolution cites statistics on cardiac arrest and CPR effectiveness but does not create new requirements, funding, or policy changes. It simply encourages residents to learn CPR and promotes awareness of cardiac emergency response. The resolution passed the Senate but has no direct effect on individuals or programs.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to property, so as to prohibit the placement of wheel restraints on trespassing motor vehicles; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 820) dedicates the intersection of State Route 9/Highway 19 and Pinetree Way in Lumpkin County as the "Donald Seabolt Intersection" to honor his decades of public service. It recognizes Mr. Seabolt's role as Lumpkin County's first paramedic, designer of the county's 9-1-1 system, and leadership in emergency management. The resolution directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs at this location. This is a ceremonial honor with no policy changes or direct impact on laws or regulations.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to education, so as to prohibit schools that receive state funds from displaying any flag other than the flag of the United States or the flag, coat of arms, or state emblem of the State of Georgia; to make it unlawful for any individual to display or cause to be displayed a flag subject to such prohibition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.