Sen. Chuck Payne

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 699) formally recognizes and commends Noelia Sargento, the 2025 recipient of Georgia's Technical College System of Georgia's Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) award. It honors her academic achievements as an adult learner and her role as an ambassador representing Georgia's 22,000+ adult education students. The Senate resolution, adopted on February 5, 2026, includes a formal commendation and directs that a copy be provided to Ms. Sargento. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on legislation or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 702) formally commends the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE), Georgia's largest educator organization with over 94,500 members, and designates February 17, 2026, as "PAGE Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It recognizes PAGE's work supporting educators, students, and education advocacy, including programs like the Academic Bowl and STAR recognition. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, intended to honor PAGE's contributions and acknowledge their planned meeting with legislators on that date. It does not create new laws or alter existing policies.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 11, 2026, as National Guard Day at the Georgia state capitol to honor the Georgia National Guard's service. It recognizes the Guard's contributions to homeland defense, emergency response, and deployments since 2001, including their 2025 support for border security and the nation's capital. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it serves as a ceremonial honor, directing the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies to the public and press. It does not impose new requirements or affect any individuals or organizations.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to promote and advance state-wide literacy and reading education efforts; to include Quality Basic Education funding for school based literacy coaches in each public school in this state with students in any of grades kindergarten through three; to require all children to attend kindergarten prior to enrolling in first grade, subject to exception; to provide for consideration of such recommendations by the State Board of Education; to provide for a comprehensive state-wide promotional campaign for literacy awareness; to provide a short title; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 5, 2026, as Cancer Prevention Day at the capitol and commending the collaborative efforts of Georgia's cancer prevention, screening, and advocacy partners; 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.

A RESOLUTION honoring the work of Georgia's aerospace and defense industry and recognizing February 3, 2026, as Georgia Aerospace and Defense Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 671) formally recognizes the YMCA's 175th anniversary in 2026. It highlights the YMCA's historical contributions, including founding basketball, pioneering ESL classes, and providing childcare, along with its current role as the nation's largest nonprofit childcare provider serving over 17 million people annually. The resolution commends YMCA staff and volunteers for fostering community connection and well-being but does not create new laws or obligations. It is purely ceremonial, with no direct policy impact on individuals or organizations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 683) is a formal statement by the Georgia Senate congratulating the United Service Organizations (USO) on its 85th anniversary. It recognizes the USO's long-standing work supporting U.S. military personnel and their families through services at Georgia military installations like Fort Benning and Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely expresses appreciation and does not create new laws, funding, or obligations.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 681), not a policy bill. It formally commends retired FBI Special Agent Marvin O. "Dell" Spry for his career, specifically recognizing his role as lead investigator in the case that led to the conviction of CIA spy Aldrich Ames. The resolution highlights Spry's counterintelligence work, awards, and post-retirement contributions to national security training. It has no policy impact or effect on any individuals or laws - only serves as symbolic recognition. The Senate adopted it on February 3, 2026.