Sen. Chuck Payne

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors the life and memory of Nelson I. Adelman, a distinguished citizen of Georgia who passed away on February 26, 2026. The bill directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Adelman's family as a formal expression of the state's condolences. It recognizes his contributions to the community, including his military service, business leadership, and family legacy, without creating any new laws or policies. The measure serves as a commemorative gesture rather than establishing substantive legislative changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes and commends Lee Vaughn for his public service and leadership in Georgia. It directly affects Lee Vaughn, a retired Commissioner of District Two who served as Chairman of Commissioners until his retirement. The resolution highlights his contributions to his community, his current roles in banking and various organizations, and expresses congratulations on his retirement. The Senate also authorizes the Secretary to provide a copy of the resolution to Vaughn for distribution.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to make the state-wide base year homestead exemption mandatory for all political subdivisions; to repeal a related tax bill requirement; to make conforming changes; to amend Article 2B of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special district option sales and use tax, so as to remove a condition precedent to the call for a referendum for such tax; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6A of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to DNA sampling, collection, and analysis, so as to provide for the collection of DNA samples of individuals arrested for the commission of a felony at the time such individuals are booked or otherwise processed by a detention facility; to revise provisions relating to the destruction of DNA profiles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution commends the American Red Cross and officially recognizes March 2026 as Red Cross Month. The bill acknowledges the organization's humanitarian work in Georgia, including disaster response, blood donation services, military support, and safety training programs. It directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy of the resolution to the American Red Cross for distribution. The measure serves as a formal recognition of the Red Cross's contributions rather than establishing new policies or funding.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the outstanding contributions and sacrifices of Bangladeshi peacekeepers in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to war veterans home, so as to authorize the admission of eligible nonveteran residents to a Georgia War Veterans' Home under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to sexual offender risk review board, so as to increase reporting requirements of sexual offenders; to allow for increased monitoring of homeless sexual offenders; to require sexual offenders to report international travel; to provide for placement of sexual offenders in risk assessment classifications when convicted of specific crimes; to amend Code Section 8-3-11 of the O.C.G.A., relating to creation of stable housing accountability programs, application process, minimum standards, approval criteria, and funding, so as to require stable housing accountability programs to report program applicants who are sexual offenders; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-16-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to qualification requirements for sheriff and exemptions, so as to require that candidates for the office of sheriff are certified peace officers at the time of qualifying as a candidate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution creates a 20-member Joint Study Committee to examine Georgia's rapidly rising foster care costs, which have increased 159% since 2022 (from $141 million to over $164 million projected for 2026). The committee includes state agency leaders, legislative members, and child welfare representatives to assess service costs, funding sustainability, and potential efficiencies in the foster care system. It will operate until December 2026, with the goal of identifying recommendations for future legislative action to address cost challenges. The study focuses on analyzing current costs and system operations, not implementing immediate policy changes.