Sen. Drew Echols

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Mrs. Becky Futch, a 30-year math teacher at Cook High School, upon her retirement. The Senate formally recognizes her service, academic background, and impact on students, extending "sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness." It does not create new laws or affect policy; it is a ceremonial gesture with no substantive provisions. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 13, 2025.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to revise provisions relating to the fundamental roles of local boards of education and local school superintendents; to provide for requirements for the model code of ethics for local boards of education to be promulgated by the State Board of Education; to provide for public complaints alleging ethics code violations by members of local boards of education; to provide for required and prohibited topics in training programs for local board of education members; to provide for a sanction for noncompliance; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Valdosta State University football team for winning the 2024 Gulf South Conference Championship, the Super Region Two Title, and reaching the NCAA Division II National Championship Game; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 364) recognizing Denise Jordan, a long-serving city clerk for Gainesville, Georgia. It formally commends her 25-year career, highlighting her work modernizing city processes, preserving historical records, and leadership in municipal clerks associations. The resolution honors her retirement and expresses the Senate's appreciation for her "efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated service." As a procedural resolution, it does not create policy changes or affect any laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution (SR 340) formally recognizes Georgia State University for its academic achievements, research impact, and community contributions as detailed in the resolution. It does not create any legal obligations or policy changes, serving solely as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the university's work. The resolution highlights GSU's national rankings in undergraduate teaching, student success initiatives, research funding, and economic impact. As a procedural resolution, it has no direct effect on individuals or policy implementation.

Maddy summaryThis commemorative resolution designates March 10, 2025, as "Dr. Indran B. Indrakrishnan Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It honors Dr. Indrakrishnan, a gastroenterologist and community leader, for his service on healthcare boards, charitable organizations, and contributions to Georgia's medical community. The resolution formally recognizes his work advancing healthcare initiatives, supporting underserved rural areas, and his leadership roles with groups like the Georgia Gastroenterologic Society. It does not create new laws or alter existing policies.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes) commending 35 specific Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides who served during Georgia's 2025 legislative session. It formally recognizes their "exemplary service" in supporting Senate committee work and administrative functions, listing all named individuals. The resolution has no binding effect or policy impact - it is purely a formal expression of appreciation from the Georgia Senate.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-182 of the O.C.G.A., relating to program weights to reflect funds for payment of salaries and benefits, maximum class size, reporting requirements, and application to specific school years, so as to authorize local school systems and public schools to employ or accept as volunteers school chaplains; to amend Code Section 19-15-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions concerning child abuse, so as to include school chaplains in the definition of "child protection professional"; to amend Code Section 49-5-41 of the O.C.G.A., relating to persons and agencies permitted access to records, so as to authorize school chaplains to review records of reports of child abuse; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 327) recognizing Lowndes County, Georgia, for its 200th anniversary (Bicentennial) since its creation in 1825. The resolution formally commends the county's history, naming after statesman William J. Lowndes, its current population of approximately 120,700 residents, key industries like manufacturing and agriculture, and its role as a regional economic hub including Moody Air Force Base. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is purely a symbolic gesture of acknowledgment by the Georgia Senate.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Greenbrier High School girls flag football team for winning the 2024 GHSA Division 2 State Flag Football Championship; and for other purposes.