A RESOLUTION honoring the lives of correctional officers Christopher Monica and Curtis Billue and dedicating a road in their memory; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11, 2026, as Kia Day at the state capitol and commending Kia's vehicle manufacturing and impact to the state; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26, 2026, as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the state capitol and commending law enforcement officers in Georgia; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 715) is a ceremonial recognition of the Georgia FFA Association. It commends the organization for its work in agricultural education and designates February 24, 2026, as "FFA Day" at the Georgia state capitol. The resolution directly affects the Georgia FFA Association, which has over 80,000 members statewide. It contains no policy changes or funding provisions - only symbolic acknowledgment of the FFA's role in youth leadership and agricultural education.
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Council on Aging and recognizing Wednesday, February 11, 2026, as Senior Day at the Capitol as part of Senior Week; 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 imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits for state income tax, so as to exclude overtime compensation from taxation; to provide for reporting by employers; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sale or distribution of harmful materials to minors, so as to repeal an exemption for libraries and librarians from the provisions of Code Section 16-12-103, relating to selling, loaning, distributing, or exhibiting materials harmful to minors; to provide that any violation of such Code section shall be a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature when committed knowingly; to provide for a defense for librarians who make good faith attempts to identify and remove material harmful to minors; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 712) passed by the Georgia Senate to symbolically recognize the 52nd anniversary of the Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta. It highlights Georgia-Japan economic ties (including $8.33 billion in trade and 700 Japanese-affiliated offices), cultural exchanges (like Japan Fest and school language programs), and diplomatic visits. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply expresses the Senate’s recognition of the consulate’s role in strengthening Georgia-Japan relations. As a procedural resolution, it does not directly affect any individuals or entities.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 39 of the O.C.G.A., relating to minors, so as to require procedures to validate the age of certain persons using any app; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; 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.
