Sen. Chuck Payne

Maddy summaryThis bill (SR 764) is a ceremonial Senate resolution celebrating the birth of Eden June Gale, the daughter of Ryan and Lauren Gale in Georgia. It formally congratulates the parents on the birth of their daughter and extends well-wishes for her future, citing her birth details (January 19, 2026, 6 lbs 9 oz, 20.5 inches). The resolution directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy to the Gale family. As a non-binding commemorative measure, it does not create policy changes or affect any broader group.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 766) formally recognizes the St. Marys Submarine Museum on its 30th anniversary. It commemorates the museum's founding in 1996 and its role in preserving submarine history, including its service to Naval Base Kings Bay personnel, midshipmen, and submarine veterans. The Senate resolution encourages Georgians to visit the museum, which is located in a historic downtown St. Marys building and is part of Georgia's WWII Heritage Trail. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but publicly honors the museum's community impact and historical significance.

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 designates February 20, 2026, as Donor Day at the Georgia state capitol to honor organ, eye, and tissue donors and recognize organizations like Donate Life Georgia and LifeLink of Georgia that promote donation registration. It does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges the work of donors, their families, and advocacy groups in advancing donation awareness. The resolution encourages Georgians to register as donors through standard channels like driver's license applications or the DonateLifeGeorgia.org website. It is a ceremonial recognition with no direct regulatory impact on individuals or organizations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 768) formally recognizes and commends the Red Star Foundation for its work addressing suicide prevention among military personnel, veterans, and first responders. It does not create new policies or allocate funds - it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation for the foundation's efforts. The resolution highlights the foundation's programs, such as peer support networks and public awareness initiatives, aimed at reducing suicide rates in these communities. It directly affects the Red Star Foundation by publicly honoring its contributions, with no direct impact on affected individuals or new legislative changes.

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.

A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating George Washington Carver High School on winning the 2025 GHSA Class 2A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to insurance generally, so as to provide for certain health benefit policies to cover an annual chest imaging test and any additional medically necessary chest imaging tests for a covered person who has undergone a mastectomy or other cancer treatment; to provide definitions; 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 Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to enact the "Age-Appropriate Design Code Act"; to provide for definitions; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 10, 2026, as Georgia Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Day at the state capitol. It symbolically recognizes Georgians living with limb loss, limb difference, or mobility impairments - over 200,000 people in Georgia - and highlights challenges like limited access to prosthetic/orthotic devices due to insurance coverage gaps. The resolution has no policy changes; it solely commemorates the community through a ceremonial observance at the state capitol.