Sen. Chuck Payne

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 9-15, 2025, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week at Georgia’s state capitol. It symbolically recognizes the impact of multiple sclerosis (affecting nearly 1 million people in the U.S.) and acknowledges the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s work. The resolution encourages Georgians to learn about MS and support those affected by the disease and their families. It has no binding policy effects or funding changes - it is purely a ceremonial observance.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding state government, so as to require that all governmental entities develop and maintain artificial intelligence system usage plans; to amend Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to commissions and other agencies, so as to create the Georgia Board for Artificial Intelligence; to provide for guidance to governmental entities in their development of artificial intelligence system usage plans; to provide for the purpose, membership, and duties of such board; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obstruction of public administration and related offenses, so as to provide for a mandatory minimum sentence for those convicted of doing violence in the obstruction or hindering of law enforcement officers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing January 27, 2025, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in the State of Georgia and reaffirming the commitment to combat antisemitism; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Intuitive for its contributions to patient care and for business achievements and growth in Gwinnett County, Georgia; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 18) formally congratulates Terry Holder on his induction into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. It recognizes his distinguished coaching career, including a 588-183 record in baseball, eight state championships, and a historic 61-game winning streak. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a ceremonial gesture expressing the Georgia Senate's appreciation for Holder's contributions to sports.

A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing February 4, 2025, as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 10) formally recognizes and commends Major Clint Morris and Captain Dee Morris for their combined nearly seven decades of service in Paulding County, Georgia law enforcement. It specifically honors their roles across multiple divisions (including Narcotics, Juvenile, and Courthouse Security), their community initiatives like co-founding the CASA program, and their receipt of awards such as Officer of the Year and the Purple Heart. The Georgia Senate passed this resolution to formally commend their retirement and acknowledge their dedication to public safety. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 9) expressing condolences and honoring the life of Charles "Charlie" Kay Stevens following his death. It commemorates his service in the U.S. Army, his Georgia restaurant business, personal milestones like earning a computer technology diploma at 55, and his family life, without creating any new laws or affecting any policies or individuals. The resolution serves solely as a formal tribute from the Georgia Senate.

A RESOLUTION reauthorizing the Senate Special Committee on Investigations; to provide for the issuance of compulsory process to secure the attendance of witnesses or the production of documents and materials; and for other purposes.