Sen. Matt Brass

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 783) formally recognizes Director General Jared Lin, head of Taiwan's Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Atlanta, for his work representing Taiwan's interests in six Southeastern states including Georgia. It commends his service in strengthening Georgia-Taiwan trade, investment, education, and cultural exchange relationships. The Senate resolution serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of his contributions, with no new policy or legal effect.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to eliminate authorization for the use of ballot drop boxes; to revise provisions relating to dates for certain special elections related to sales and use taxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 and Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to reduce the personal income tax rate; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to reduce the personal income tax rate; to revise provisions relative to annual reductions of the income tax; to reduce the rates of taxation on corporate and partnership income; to increase the amount of the standard deduction from state taxable income for individuals; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 765) is a symbolic gesture recognizing and commending law enforcement officers in Georgia and the U.S. It does not create new laws or allocate funding. The resolution cites statistics about officer safety, casualties, and mental health challenges to honor current and fallen officers, and to support their well-being. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate with no binding policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 768) formally recognizes and commends the Red Star Foundation for its work addressing suicide prevention among military personnel, veterans, and first responders. It does not create new policies or allocate funds - it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation for the foundation's efforts. The resolution highlights the foundation's programs, such as peer support networks and public awareness initiatives, aimed at reducing suicide rates in these communities. It directly affects the Red Star Foundation by publicly honoring its contributions, with no direct impact on affected individuals or new legislative changes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to insurance generally, so as to provide for certain health benefit policies to cover an annual chest imaging test and any additional medically necessary chest imaging tests for a covered person who has undergone a mastectomy or other cancer treatment; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's lineworkers and recognizing April 13, 2026, as Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION honoring Scott Holcombe as the 2026 Special Olympics Athlete of the Year and commending his extraordinary 55-year dedication to Special Olympics Georgia; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for annexation of territory, so as to provide that certain annexations are contingent upon approval of the county in which the subject property is located; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.