Sen. Chuck Hufstetler

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally congratulates Thomas "Tommy's" Barber Shop on its 66th anniversary. It recognizes the shop's long history since 1959 in Buckhead, Georgia, and highlights its unique achievement of receiving four commemorative Coca-Cola bottles for its milestones. The resolution also acknowledges the barbers' community service and the shop's reputation for serving many notable public figures. The Senate formally commends the business and directs the Secretary to provide a copy of the resolution to the shop.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to waive sovereign and governmental immunities for local governments and their officials and employees for a violation of the prohibition on immigration sanctuary policies; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding jails, so as to require sheriffs, jailers, and deputies to honor immigration detainer requests issued by the Department of Homeland Security; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing North Paulding Junior Wolfpack Cheer for their outstanding athletic achievements, academic excellence, and service to their community; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the North Paulding High School Varsity Competition Cheerleading Team for their outstanding athletic achievements, academic excellence, and service to their community; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state employees' health insurance plan, so as to prohibit the Board of Community Health from entering into, executing, or renewing a contract or contracts with any pharmacy benefits manager that owns or has an ownership interest in any retail pharmacy or any legal entity that contracts with or uses such pharmacy benefits manager; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Pastor Dr. Brad Whitt for his 30 years of pastoral service and leadership. The bill honors his work leading congregations in Tennessee, Ohio, and South Carolina, including his current role at Abilene Baptist Church, where he has helped grow the church and establish community programs. It also acknowledges his service as president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention's Pastors' Conference and his authorship of three books on faith. The resolution directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy of the document to Pastor Whitt.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 697) honors Jason Colbert, a nursing student at Southeastern Technical College, for winning Georgia's 2025 Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL). It commends him for his academic achievement and leadership, recognizing his role as an ambassador for technical education representing over 149,000 TCSG students. The resolution formally invites him to address the Georgia Senate but contains no binding policy changes or legal requirements. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not affect laws, regulations, or any individual's rights.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (SR 698) recognizes Dr. Ekaterina Mirzakulova, a chemistry instructor at Central Georgia Technical College, for winning the Technical College System of Georgia's 2025 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction. It commends her as the system's "Instructor of the Year" for her innovative teaching and leadership in technical education. The resolution invites Dr. Mirzakulova to appear before the Georgia Senate and directs the Senate Secretary to provide her with a copy of the resolution. It does not create new policies or affect any laws or regulations.

A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Dr. Ryan Dyer of North Paulding High School for his outstanding achievements in and his contribution to athletics in the state of Georgia; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 10, 2026, as Qcells Day to recognize the solar manufacturer's investments in Georgia. The resolution highlights Qcells' role in building domestic solar production facilities in Dalton and Cartersville, Georgia, which aim to create thousands of jobs and reduce reliance on imported solar components. The measure is a commemorative resolution that does not change laws or allocate funding, but instead formally acknowledges the company's economic contributions to the state.