Sen. Chuck Payne

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 874) formally recognizes and commends Rita Celeste Johnson for her service as a Spaulding County Commissioner (elected 2013) and her ongoing community leadership roles, including the Griffin-Spalding Chamber of Commerce, American Business Women's Association, and local advocacy efforts. It highlights her career in insurance, public governance, and dedication to enhancing community quality of life in Spaulding County. As a symbolic tribute without creating new policies or affecting laws, the resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 26, 2026.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to animal protection generally, so as to strengthen protections for dogs possessed for breeding purposes; to provide a definition; to expand minimum standards of care applicable to dog breeders; to limit the total number of dogs that may be possessed for breeding purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 12 and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conservation and natural resources and state government, respectively, so as to reserve to the state certain PFAS claims; to provide for enforcement of such claims by the division; to provide for definitions; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for the receipt and administration of lawsuit and settlement proceeds by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; to provide for reporting; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act,"so as to require the State Board of Education to develop an advanced mathematics pathway; to require the state board to adopt policies related to such advanced mathematics pathway; to authorize local school systems to offer the advanced mathematics pathway in grades three through five; to require local school systems to offer the advanced mathematics pathway in grades six through eight; to provide for reporting; to authorize local school systems to provide related supports and services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending the benefits and contributions of purebred dogs to the State of Georgia and recognizing May 1, 2026, as Georgia Purebred Dog Day; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION honoring Colonel (Ret.) Paul Longgrear for his distinguished military service, professional achievements, and continued dedication to leadership and national security; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis Georgia Senate resolution (SR 844) designates June 9, 2026, as FSGS Awareness Day to recognize focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), a rare kidney disease causing scarring that often leads to kidney failure. It aims to raise public awareness about FSGS, support affected patients and families, and highlight the disease's disproportionate impact on minority communities. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funding - it serves as a symbolic recognition of the condition's health burden.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 18, 2026, as "Georgia Runs on Trucking Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It recognizes the trucking industry's economic importance - supporting over 333,000 jobs, moving 70% of domestic freight, and contributing $19.3 billion in annual wages - without creating new laws or policies. The resolution formally commends Georgia's trucking professionals and companies for their role in the state's economy and logistics network. It includes no concrete policy changes, as it is purely ceremonial, directing the Senate Secretary to share the resolution with the Georgia Trucking Association.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 1980 and 2026 United States Olympic Men's Hockey Teams for their historic achievements and contributions to national unity; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapters 2 and 14 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education and education accountability, respectively, so as to revise various provisions regarding student discipline and working conditions of teachers and other school personnel; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.