Sen. Matt Brass

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 29 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to information technology relative to state government, so as to prohibit the use or installation of any artificial intelligence system on state equipment when the company that developed or deployed such artificial intelligence system is associated with the People's Republic of China; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 114), not a policy bill. It honors Gregory "Greg" Cecil Clifton, a Fayetteville, Georgia resident and former mayor, following his death on January 3, 2025. The resolution expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences to his family and recognizes his life, including his career in sales, community service, and faith-based activities. It was adopted by the Senate on February 5, 2025.

Maddy summarySR 125 is a symbolic resolution recognizing the Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia (SILCGA), a nonprofit organization established under federal law to support people with disabilities. It commends SILCGA for its work developing state plans, removing societal barriers, operating community centers, and advancing accessibility in housing, healthcare, education, and transportation. The resolution has no new policy requirements or funding provisions - it is purely ceremonial. Adopted by the Georgia Senate on February 5, 2025, it formally honors SILCGA's service to Georgians with disabilities and their families.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-6-47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from the certificate of need program, so as to revise an exemption from certificate of need requirements concerning life plan communities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 113) formally honors Georgia's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) for their healthcare contributions. It recognizes their long history in Georgia (since 1916), their role in providing anesthesia services across all medical settings - including critical care in rural areas where they serve as the primary anesthesia providers for many hospitals and obstetric care. The resolution has no policy or funding changes; it is purely a ceremonial acknowledgment of their work. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate in February 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 6, 2025, as "Keep Georgia Beautiful Day" at the Georgia State Capitol. It formally recognizes the work of the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation and its network of local affiliates, which organize community cleanups, recycling programs, and beautification initiatives across Georgia. The resolution has no policy or funding provisions - it is purely a ceremonial acknowledgment of the foundation's annual volunteer efforts and community impact.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 87) is a ceremonial honor recognizing Communities in Schools (CIS) for its work supporting Georgia students. It formally commends CIS for providing resources to disadvantaged students through school-based coordinators, citing their 2024-2025 service to over 120,000 students across nearly 50 school districts and reported outcomes like 98% graduation rates. The resolution has no policy or funding impact - it simply expresses the Senate's appreciation and directs the Secretary to distribute a copy to CIS. As a procedural resolution, it does not change laws or affect any specific group beyond acknowledging CIS's contributions.

Maddy summarySR 100 is a Georgia Senate resolution honoring the late State Senator Vincent D. Fort, who served the 39th District from 1996 to 2017. It commemorates his legislative work, including authoring Georgia's first hate crimes law (2001) and the Georgia Fair Lending Act (2003), and directs the Senate to share the resolution with his family. This procedural resolution has no policy impact - it formally expresses the Senate's condolences and recognizes his legacy.

A RESOLUTION congratulating John Coen upon his induction to the Roswell High School Hall of Fame as well as the Georgia Dugout Baseball Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 83) is a ceremonial Senate commendation for Morehouse School of Medicine on its 50th anniversary. It recognizes the institution's founding in 1978, its role in training over 3,000 students (including 1,867 physicians), and its focus on diversifying healthcare and serving underserved communities in Georgia. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Senate's praise through a formal statement. No specific individuals or groups are directly affected beyond the school receiving recognition.