Sen. Bo Hatchett

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 11, 2026, as National Guard Day at the Georgia state capitol to honor the Georgia National Guard's service. It recognizes the Guard's contributions to homeland defense, emergency response, and deployments since 2001, including their 2025 support for border security and the nation's capital. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it serves as a ceremonial honor, directing the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies to the public and press. It does not impose new requirements or affect any individuals or organizations.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to promote and advance state-wide literacy and reading education efforts; to include Quality Basic Education funding for school based literacy coaches in each public school in this state with students in any of grades kindergarten through three; to require all children to attend kindergarten prior to enrolling in first grade, subject to exception; to provide for consideration of such recommendations by the State Board of Education; to provide for a comprehensive state-wide promotional campaign for literacy awareness; to provide a short title; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 5, 2026, as Cancer Prevention Day at the capitol and commending the collaborative efforts of Georgia's cancer prevention, screening, and advocacy partners; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 666) formally recognizes Eden Pethel, an eighth-grade home-schooled student from Pendergrass, Georgia, for winning a state license plate design competition. The bill commemorates her winning design, which will become an official Georgia license plate celebrating the U.S. 250th anniversary. It has no policy impact or funding provisions - it is purely ceremonial recognition by the Georgia Senate. The resolution was recently adopted by the Senate and directs the Secretary to provide a copy to Eden Pethel.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 671) formally recognizes the YMCA's 175th anniversary in 2026. It highlights the YMCA's historical contributions, including founding basketball, pioneering ESL classes, and providing childcare, along with its current role as the nation's largest nonprofit childcare provider serving over 17 million people annually. The resolution commends YMCA staff and volunteers for fostering community connection and well-being but does not create new laws or obligations. It is purely ceremonial, with no direct policy impact on individuals or organizations.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 681), not a policy bill. It formally commends retired FBI Special Agent Marvin O. "Dell" Spry for his career, specifically recognizing his role as lead investigator in the case that led to the conviction of CIA spy Aldrich Ames. The resolution highlights Spry's counterintelligence work, awards, and post-retirement contributions to national security training. It has no policy impact or effect on any individuals or laws - only serves as symbolic recognition. The Senate adopted it on February 3, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally honors specific Georgia 4-H youth leaders and volunteers for their 2025-2026 achievements, including State 4-H President Robert Thomas, District Presidents, National Conference delegates, award winners (like Leadership in Action and Deans Award recipients), and volunteers. It has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial recognition by the Georgia Senate. The resolution lists named individuals from multiple counties who received state or national 4-H awards. It does not create new laws or alter existing programs.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day to recognize individuals with profound autism who require 24/7 care due to severe intellectual disabilities or minimal communication abilities. It highlights their underrepresentation in research and support programs, citing CDC data showing 1 in 4 autistic children (age 8) in the U.S. have profound autism. The resolution is purely commemorative - no new laws, funding, or policy changes are created - and directs the Senate Secretary to distribute copies for public awareness.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 635) is a symbolic gesture by the Georgia Senate to recognize January 27, 2026, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It commemorates the victims of the Holocaust and affirms Georgia's commitment to combating antisemitism, racism, and all forms of hate. The bill contains no policy changes or direct impacts on individuals or groups - it simply directs the Senate to formally acknowledge the day and distribute copies of the resolution. As a procedural resolution, it has no legal effect beyond this symbolic recognition.

A RESOLUTION recognizing the burden of lung cancer in the United States and the State of Georgia; supporting prevention, early detection, and timely intervention to improve patient outcomes; addressing disparities in care; and commending Intuitive for its leadership in advancing lung cancer care through innovations such as the Ion robotic endoluminal system; and for other purposes.