Sen. John Albers

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to DNA sampling, collection, and analysis, so as to require the collection of DNA samples from any individual in a detention facility charged with a misdemeanor or felony who is subject to an immigration detainer notice; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes and commends Mike Dobbs for his leadership at Camp Southern Ground. It highlights his contributions over ten years, including raising $77 million, building a sustainable fundraising model, and developing the camp's programs and governance. The resolution expresses the Senate's appreciation for his work in creating an inclusive summer camp for children of all abilities and supporting veterans and their families.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 10, 2026, as Qcells Day to recognize the solar manufacturer's investments in Georgia. The resolution highlights Qcells' role in building domestic solar production facilities in Dalton and Cartersville, Georgia, which aim to create thousands of jobs and reduce reliance on imported solar components. The measure is a commemorative resolution that does not change laws or allocate funding, but instead formally acknowledges the company's economic contributions to the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a section of State Route 9 in Fulton County as the United States Treasurer Brandon L. Beach Highway to honor his public service. The resolution recognizes Beach's two decades of leadership in Georgia, including his roles in the State Senate, transportation committees, and his current position as U.S. Treasurer. It authorizes the Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs for the renamed highway and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution. This is a commemorative measure that does not change operational policies or funding.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-14-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to required reports and publication format relative to education accountability assessment programs, so as to provide that public schools with a state-wide attendance zone and certain charter schools shall not be included in the separate list of public schools annually reported by the Office of Student Achievement for purposes of the "Georgia Promise Scholarship Act"; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state sales and use taxes, so as to repeal the data center equipment sales and use tax exemption; to allow for the continued use of certificates of exemption issued prior to the date of repeal; 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 Chapter 25 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to life insurance, so as to provide for certain protections for life insurance policyholders and beneficiaries; to provide for an owner of a life insurance policy or annuity to be represented by a local agent when such policy or annuity is sold; to provide for such owner to be represented by a local agent when such agent does not have a contract with such insurer; to provide such owner with an annual notice report on such policy or annuity; to require an insurer to conduct a quarterly search of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' policy locator; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Campbell High School boys soccer team for winning the 2025 GHSA Class 6A State Soccer Championship; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Greenbrier High School girls flag football team for winning the 2025 GHSA Division 2 State Flag Football Championship; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Gene and Dovie Brinson for their 81-year marriage and extraordinary lives. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the couple as a formal commendation. The measure does not change any laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial recognition of their long-term commitment to family and faith.