Sen. John Albers

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 27 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to loitering at or disrupting schools, so as to require the local board of education or other governing body of each public and private elementary and secondary school in this state to install key boxes at each school building in locations determined in collaboration with local law enforcement and emergency management agencies, contingent upon funding; to provide for the purpose, content, and minimum standards of such key boxes; to provide for policies and procedures; to provide for immunity from civil liability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to authorize retail dealers to offer discounts to consumers through premiums, coupons, or rebates on alcoholic beverages purchased for consumption off the premises; to provide for a definition; to provide certain conditions and requirements for the offering of such discounts; to increase the number of tasting events a retail package liquor store may conduct; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to provide for regulation of the manufacture, distribution, and sale of certain alcoholic beverages; to provide for a definition; to provide for the state revenue commissioner to promulgate certain rules and regulations; to authorize manufacturers of malt beverages to sell the malt beverages they produce, subject to certain limitations and conditions; to increase the daily maximum of malt beverages per individual per day of sales for consumption off the premises; to permit small brewers to sell a limited quantity of malt beverages at wholesale; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 667) recognizing McKenna Kiersten Baskett for winning the Royal International Miss Pre-Teen title in 2025-2026. It commends her community service - including over 100 volunteer hours supporting veterans, domestic violence shelters, and seniors - and her founding of "Just Look Around," a youth-led STEAM education initiative. The resolution has no policy impact; it is purely a formal expression of praise and congratulations. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate in February 2026.

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 5, 2026, as Cancer Prevention Day at the capitol and commending the collaborative efforts of Georgia's cancer prevention, screening, and advocacy partners; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 666) formally recognizes Eden Pethel, an eighth-grade home-schooled student from Pendergrass, Georgia, for winning a state license plate design competition. The bill commemorates her winning design, which will become an official Georgia license plate celebrating the U.S. 250th anniversary. It has no policy impact or funding provisions - it is purely ceremonial recognition by the Georgia Senate. The resolution was recently adopted by the Senate and directs the Secretary to provide a copy to Eden Pethel.

A RESOLUTION honoring the work of Georgia's aerospace and defense industry and recognizing February 3, 2026, as Georgia Aerospace and Defense Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 671) formally recognizes the YMCA's 175th anniversary in 2026. It highlights the YMCA's historical contributions, including founding basketball, pioneering ESL classes, and providing childcare, along with its current role as the nation's largest nonprofit childcare provider serving over 17 million people annually. The resolution commends YMCA staff and volunteers for fostering community connection and well-being but does not create new laws or obligations. It is purely ceremonial, with no direct policy impact on individuals or organizations.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 681), not a policy bill. It formally commends retired FBI Special Agent Marvin O. "Dell" Spry for his career, specifically recognizing his role as lead investigator in the case that led to the conviction of CIA spy Aldrich Ames. The resolution highlights Spry's counterintelligence work, awards, and post-retirement contributions to national security training. It has no policy impact or effect on any individuals or laws - only serves as symbolic recognition. The Senate adopted it on February 3, 2026.

A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing the C-130J Super Hercules of Lockheed Martin for its outstanding achievements in aerospace innovation and mission-critical operations, as well as for its contributions to the defense of our state and nation; and for other purposes.