Sen. Steve Gooch

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding elections and primaries, so as to provide for certain nonresident electors to vote in municipal elections of such municipality; to provide for a definition; to provide for the eligibility and manner of voting in municipal elections by nonresident electors; to provide for procedures for registration and voting by such nonresident electors; to provide for certain rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not substantive legislation) recognizing Audrey Kittila as Miss Georgia 2025. It formally commends her for winning the Miss Georgia title, placing 3rd Runner-Up at Miss America 2026, and founding "Education for All," a community initiative supporting K-12 students through literacy programs and mentorship. The resolution has no policy impact or legal effect; it is solely a symbolic gesture of praise from the Georgia Senate. The Senate adopted it on February 18, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 24, 2026, as "FFA Day" at the Georgia state capitol to formally recognize the Georgia FFA Association. It commends the organization for its work in agricultural education and youth development, highlighting its role in preparing students for over 300 agricultural careers. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the FFA's contributions to Georgia's youth and agricultural community.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 and Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to reduce the personal income tax rate; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to reduce the personal income tax rate; to revise provisions relative to annual reductions of the income tax; to reduce the rates of taxation on corporate and partnership income; to increase the amount of the standard deduction from state taxable income for individuals; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summarySR 774 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing February 25, 2026, as "Charter Schools Day" at Georgia's state capitol. It acknowledges Georgia's charter school history (since 1993), current operations (96 schools serving 65,000 students across all 159 counties), and a Stanford study showing charter school students outperformed peers in reading and math. The resolution does not create new policies or alter funding - it solely commemorates charter schools' role and their 21,000 students on waitlists. This is a symbolic gesture with no direct impact on legislation or school operations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 773) designates February 9-13, 2026, as "Georgia Donor Week" at the state capitol. It symbolically recognizes the importance of organ and tissue donation by honoring donors, their families, and healthcare teams supporting transplantation. The resolution encourages Georgians to learn about organ donation but does not create new laws or directly affect any individuals or entities. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal force beyond raising awareness.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Sheriff Randall Johnson by naming the intersection of State Route 92 and Westbridge Road in Fayette County as the "Sheriff Randall Johnson Intersection." It directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs at that location, recognizing his nearly 49-year law enforcement career, including 32 years as Fayette County Sheriff. The bill has no policy impact beyond ceremonial recognition.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 759), not a policy bill. It formally commends Quanya Pendleton-Sears, a fourth-grade science and social studies teacher at Heritage Elementary School, for being selected as a 2026 Don Cargill STEM Scholar. The resolution expresses the Senate's recognition of her dedication to education and her role in enhancing student learning through STEM engagement. It has no policy impact or funding provisions - it is purely an honorific gesture with no binding effect.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Logan Crosby for his professional achievements and contributions to the State of Georgia and the arts; and for other purposes.