Sen. Matt Brass

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 706) honoring the late Bill Hembree, a former Georgia House Representative (1992-2012) and founder of Hembree Insurance Agency. The resolution expresses the Senate's condolences upon his death and commemorates his life, service, and legacy in Georgia. It directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy of the resolution to his family. As a commemorative measure with no policy changes, it does not affect laws or constituents.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution formally honoring Buddhist monk Phra Ajarn Maha Dam Phommasan for his community service at Wat Lao Buddha Khanti Temple in Snellville, Georgia, and his 2025 "Walk for Peace" pilgrimage. The resolution recognizes his work mentoring youth, promoting peace, and his resilience after being injured during the pilgrimage in November 2025. It has no legal effect or policy changes - it solely serves as a ceremonial commendation adopted by the Senate on February 5, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 11, 2026, as National Guard Day at the Georgia state capitol to honor the Georgia National Guard's service. It recognizes the Guard's contributions to homeland defense, emergency response, and deployments since 2001, including their 2025 support for border security and the nation's capital. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it serves as a ceremonial honor, directing the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies to the public and press. It does not impose new requirements or affect any individuals or organizations.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide that the date of most municipal elections shall be in even-numbered years; to provide a one-year extension to the terms of office of most municipal officers for the transition of municipalities to even-numbered year election cycles; to provide that such extended terms of office shall not apply to certain municipal officers elected to two-year terms of office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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 resolution (SR 683) is a formal statement by the Georgia Senate congratulating the United Service Organizations (USO) on its 85th anniversary. It recognizes the USO's long-standing work supporting U.S. military personnel and their families through services at Georgia military installations like Fort Benning and Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely expresses appreciation and does not create new laws, funding, or obligations.

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.