Sen. Matt Brass

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes) commending 35 specific Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides who served during Georgia's 2025 legislative session. It formally recognizes their "exemplary service" in supporting Senate committee work and administrative functions, listing all named individuals. The resolution has no binding effect or policy impact - it is purely a formal expression of appreciation from the Georgia Senate.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Greenbrier High School girls flag football team for winning the 2024 GHSA Division 2 State Flag Football Championship; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the Kingdom of Denmark and Honorary Consul Christopher N. Smith, Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog 1st Class; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide for direct payments to property owners whose property was damaged or destroyed as a result of a certain natural disaster; to provide for an appropriations contingency; to provide for the amounts of such payments; to provide for procedures; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an automatic repeal; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (SR 308) congratulating the Georgia Association of Manufacturers (GAM) on its 125th anniversary. It recognizes GAM's history, evolving from the Georgia Industrial Association in 1900 to representing Georgia's manufacturing sector today. The resolution highlights GAM's role in supporting 10,000 manufacturers employing 435,000 Georgians and contributing $77.2 billion to the state economy. It contains no policy changes or funding provisions - only a formal expression of appreciation from the Georgia Senate.

Maddy summaryThis is a Senate resolution (SR 247) that formally commends Kelly Loeffler for her public service. It recognizes her work as a U.S. Senator from Georgia, her role as Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA), and her advocacy for small business support during the pandemic (including the Paycheck Protection Program). The resolution lists her background, policy priorities, and leadership as justification for the commendation. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any policies - only expressing formal recognition.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 11 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan, so as to revise the maximum amount of contributions allowed per beneficiary of savings trust accounts for higher education expenses; to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of taxable net income, so as to revise the deduction for contributions to savings trust accounts; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 28, 2025, as Georgia Caregivers Day to honor caregivers across the state. It directly recognizes both professional caregivers (nearly 4.6 million in the U.S.) and family caregivers (estimated at 44 million) who assist individuals with aging or disabilities. The key mechanism is the Senate’s formal acknowledgment of their role in enabling people to remain safely at home, expressing gratitude for their commitment. This is a ceremonial resolution with no new programs, funding, or legal requirements; it simply commemorates caregivers through official recognition.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state's Employee Benefit Plan Council, so as to require such council to establish health savings accounts and to continually provide for education or salary reductions for such accounts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 278) recognizing Dr. Mike Looney as Georgia's 2025 Superintendent of the Year. It honors his service as superintendent of Fulton County Schools (Georgia's fourth-largest district, serving over 87,000 students) and cites his leadership in academic initiatives, pandemic response, and the "Bridge to Success" plan that improved graduation rates and student outcomes. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes; it is purely symbolic recognition. The Senate formally adopted it on February 27, 2025, to commend Dr. Looney for his contributions to education.