Sen. Randal Mangham

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes February 7-14, 2026, as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the state capitol. It directs the Senate to acknowledge this week to raise public awareness about congenital heart defects, which affect approximately 40,000 newborns annually in the U.S. and can lead to undiagnosed health risks, including sudden cardiac death in young athletes. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial observance to honor affected families and health professionals.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 641) designates January 29, 2026, as "Doula Day" at the Georgia Capitol to honor doulas and their work in maternal health. It recognizes doulas’ role in improving birth outcomes, reducing unnecessary medical interventions, and addressing disparities affecting Black mothers, families with disabilities, and rural communities with limited maternity care access. The resolution specifically highlights Georgia-based doulas and organizations like Bellies to Babies Foundation for their contributions to maternal health. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or funding but symbolically acknowledges their impact on statewide maternal care.

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 3, 2026, as Girl Scout Day at the state capitol and commending the Girl Scouts as a national leader in providing the best leadership development experience in the world to American girls; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 578) is a Senate recognition of Al Ciraldo Jr. for his over 50 years of service as a spotter for Georgia Tech football broadcasts. It specifically honors his role since 1975, including his multi-generational legacy (starting at age 16 with his father) and contributions to over 500 games. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply commends his work in sports broadcasting and his dedication to Georgia Tech athletics. It was adopted by the Senate in January 2026.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates the intersection of State Route 92 and Cedarcrest Road in Paulding County as the "Sgt. Major John Barry Dean Memorial Intersection." It directs Georgia's Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage at this location, honoring Sgt. Major John Barry Dean's 36-year Marine Corps service, his work on the F-22 Raptor program, and his six years serving on the Paulding County School Board. The bill has no policy or funding implications - it is purely a commemorative gesture.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 575) honoring Deputy Joe Crumpton, a Spalding County Sheriff’s Office employee and U.S. Army veteran who died on December 9, 2025. The resolution expresses the Georgia Senate’s condolences for his passing, recognizing his service in law enforcement, military duty, family life, and community impact. It does not create new laws or affect policy; instead, it formally commemorates his life and directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy to his family. As a non-binding resolution, it has no legal effect beyond symbolic recognition.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of state military generally, so as to prohibit the deployment of armed military forces of other states into this state without the permission of the Governor; to provide for an exception; to provide for other matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 570), not a policy bill. It honors the late Claire Ann Bartlett, a Fulton County Republican community leader and volunteer who passed away in December 2025. The resolution commemorates her life, family, service with the Fulton County Republican Party, Georgia Life Alliance, and Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism, and her community impact. Adopted by the Georgia Senate on January 14, 2026, it has no legislative effect beyond expressing condolences.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses involving illegal aliens, so as to prohibit activities related to immigration enforcement in certain locations absent a judicial warrant; to provide for such prohibition to apply to federal, state, and local government employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions concerning law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to require covered immigration officers to wear visible identification during public immigration enforcement functions; to provide specifications for such identification; to prohibit such officers from wearing face coverings during such functions; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.