A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Haynes King of the Georgia Institute of Technology for his outstanding achievements in football and for his contribution to athletics in the state of Georgia; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sick, personal, and maternity leave for teachers and other school personnel, so as to increase from three to five the number of accumulated sick leave days teachers and other school personnel may take each school year for personal or professional reasons; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (SR 640), not a law with policy changes. It formally recognizes the importance of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) as a field that helps individuals and families address issues like nutrition, financial literacy, and family well-being. The resolution acknowledges FCS professionals' role in education and community support but contains no binding requirements or new programs. It has no direct effect on policy, funding, or specific groups, as it is purely a statement of recognition adopted by the Senate.
Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes February 7-14, 2026, as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the state capitol. It directs the Senate to acknowledge this week to raise public awareness about congenital heart defects, which affect approximately 40,000 newborns annually in the U.S. and can lead to undiagnosed health risks, including sudden cardiac death in young athletes. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial observance to honor affected families and health professionals.
A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing February 3, 2026, as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies across Georgia and commending their work in supporting students and families across the state of Georgia; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION commending the marriage and family therapists of Georgia and recognizing February 11, 2026, as Marriage and Family Therapy Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION to ratify amendments to a certain comprehensive state-wide water management plan; to provide for force and effect; to provide for construction; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to advertising and sale of meat generally, so as to prohibit any person from producing, selling, trading, distributing, or offering to produce, sell, trade, or distribute for human consumption any lab-grown meat; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 578) is a Senate recognition of Al Ciraldo Jr. for his over 50 years of service as a spotter for Georgia Tech football broadcasts. It specifically honors his role since 1975, including his multi-generational legacy (starting at age 16 with his father) and contributions to over 500 games. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply commends his work in sports broadcasting and his dedication to Georgia Tech athletics. It was adopted by the Senate in January 2026.
