Sen. Chuck Payne

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 64) symbolically recognizes February 7-14, 2025, as "Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week" at the state capitol. It does not create new laws, policies, or funding; it is purely ceremonial. The resolution cites statistics about congenital heart defects (a common birth defect) to highlight the need for awareness but does not mandate screenings or change healthcare practices. It directs the Senate Secretary to share the resolution with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Kids at Heart program. As a procedural resolution, it has no direct effect on individuals or policy.

Maddy summarySR 66 is a Senate resolution recognizing Hemophilia of Georgia, a nonprofit organization providing services to Georgians with hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, and other inherited bleeding disorders. The resolution commends the organization for its 50+ years of work, including specialized healthcare support, summer camps for children, educational resources for medical providers, and partnerships with research institutions like St. Jude and Emory. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or change policies - it is purely a symbolic gesture of legislative appreciation. The Senate passed this resolution on January 30, 2025, to honor the organization’s contributions to the bleeding disorder community.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Center for Civic Engagement and ENGAGE: Youth in Government, which sponsors the Georgia Youth Assembly among other programs that cultivate youth civic engagement; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (SR 41) passed by the Georgia Senate to honor the OneGeorgia Authority on its 25th anniversary. The resolution formally commends the Authority for its work in promoting economic development in rural Georgia, citing its investment of over $778 million, leveraged private investment exceeding $21 billion, and role in creating over 65,000 jobs. It does not create new laws or alter policy - it is a symbolic gesture recognizing the Authority’s contributions to rural economic growth. The Senate directed the Secretary to provide a copy of the resolution to the Authority.

A RESOLUTION recognizing March 6, 2025, as Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council's Executive Director Michael T. Ayers upon being awarded Georgia's Outstanding Police Chief of the Year; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 2025 as Career and Technical Education Month and February 5, 2025, as Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending the University of Georgia 4-H Program, Kingston Ryals, Melanie Biersmith, and the 2024-2025 4-H Leadership Teams and recognizing February 25, 2025, as 4-H Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally congratulates Butts County on its 200th anniversary of founding (established in 1825) and acknowledges its historical role as an agricultural community that evolved into a regional hub for industry, technology, tourism, and film production. The Senate recognizes the county's contributions to Georgia's economic and cultural landscape, including its natural attractions, outdoor recreation focus, and film industry growth. The resolution directs the Senate Secretary to distribute copies publicly, serving as a symbolic gesture without enacting new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 49) expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences upon the passing of Marvin Gary Simmons, a 44-year law enforcement veteran who retired as a Polk County Sheriff's Department captain. It honors his service in the Floyd, Rockmart, and Polk County police departments, his National Guard military service, and his community involvement. The resolution directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy to Simmons' family. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on citizens beyond this ceremonial tribute.