A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Art in The Paint and its founder, Aurelius Cooper, Jr., for their outstanding community impact and service through art, athletics, and youth engagement; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Budget Act," so as to provide for the application of zero-base budgeting to the budget process; to provide for intent; to provide for analysis of departmental and program objectives; to provide for consideration of alternative funding levels; to provide for departmental priority lists; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for short titles; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 855) is a ceremonial recognition of the Georgia Academy of Audiology by the Georgia Senate. It commends the organization and its members for their work providing hearing and balance disorder evaluations, treatments, and public education across Georgia. The resolution does not create new laws, allocate funding, or directly affect any policies or individuals - its sole purpose is to honor the group's contributions to healthcare. It was formally adopted by the Senate on February 26, 2026.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 854) formally recognizes Kay Pippin for her public service as mayor of Jackson, Georgia. It highlights her achievements including installing new water/sewer infrastructure, removing blighted properties, securing $8 million in grants, and maintaining the city's historic policy of no property taxes. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely offers formal commendation for her work with the city, Henry County, and Georgia. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate in February 2026.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial Senate resolution commending Officer Terry "J" Palmer for his actions during a September 2024 incident at Cameron Circle Apartments. It specifically recognizes his courage in preventing an ambush on fellow officers by engaging an armed suspect and shielding a deputy during gunfire. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws or affect policies - it solely expresses the Senate's appreciation for his selfless conduct.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to animal protection generally, so as to strengthen protections for dogs possessed for breeding purposes; to provide a definition; to expand minimum standards of care applicable to dog breeders; to limit the total number of dogs that may be possessed for breeding purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to coroners, so as to authorize the pronouncement of death by paramedics and emergency medical technicians; to amend Code Section 31-10-16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criteria for pronouncing death and immunity from liability, so as to make a conforming change; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vital records, so as to provide for cremation permits that are distinct from disposition permits; to provide for permits for cremations and organic reductions; to provide certain requirements for the issuance of cremation and organic reduction permits; to provide for exceptions; to amend Code Section 53-2-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to DNA testing for kinship, procedure, and cost, so as to provide for a conforming change; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION expressing support for the designation of a State Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Day to raise awareness of and promote research on the disorder; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION commending the benefits and contributions of purebred dogs to the State of Georgia and recognizing May 1, 2026, as Georgia Purebred Dog Day; and for other purposes.
