Sen. Nabilah Parkes

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 815) is a symbolic recognition, not a law. It formally designates February 23, 2026, as "Georgia Hearing Day" at the state capitol to raise public awareness about hearing health. The resolution cites statistics on hearing loss impacts (like cognitive decline and income effects) and promotes seeking care from licensed professionals like audiologists. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate on February 19, 2026, and directs the Senate Secretary to distribute the resolution publicly.

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that the General Assembly shall be authorized to provide by law to expend or authorize the expenditure of public funds for the Georgia Property Tax Fairness Fund without the need for benefit in return; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapters 7 and 8 of Title 48 and Chapter 8 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, sales and use taxes, and fees and taxes relative to insurance, respectively, so as to create the Georgia Property Tax Fairness Fund; to require that high-technology data center and insurance premium tax collections be deposited into such fund; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for recoverability; to provide for the repeal of insurance premium tax credits and abatements; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 21-2-216 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to qualifications of electors generally, reregistration of electors purged from list, eligibility of nonresidents who vote in presidential elections, retention of qualification for standing as elector, evidence of citizenship, and check of convicted felons and deceased persons databases, so as to provide that convictions for offenses involving the purchase, possession, or control of certain controlled substances shall not prevent persons from registering, remaining registered, or voting; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 39 of the O.C.G.A., relating to minors, so as to provide for the creation of the Georgia Baby Bond Savings Plan; to provide for the administration of such plan; to provide for a board of directors; to authorize the board of directors to invest plan funds; to provide for the creation of a fund in the state treasury; to provide the authority for establishing a comprehensive investment plan; to provide for furnishing annual financial statements to savings trust account owners; to provide for eligibility requirements for the plan; to authorize the General Assembly to contribute to the plan; to provide for minimum contributions by the General Assembly to the plan; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 787) formally celebrates the dedication of the Sons of Atlanta Vietnam War Memorial Project on March 29, 2026, in Atlanta's Piedmont Park. It recognizes the memorial honoring over 240 veterans from Fulton County who served during the Vietnam War era, with their hometowns listed beneath a national seal. The Senate passed this resolution to support the project's commemorative purpose and community engagement efforts, including public participation through engraved bricks. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or funding but affirms support for the memorial's dedication.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 788) formally recognizes and commends the City of Social Circle, Georgia, for opposing a proposed federal detention facility. The resolution highlights the city's concerns that the facility would triple its population, strain infrastructure, and pose safety risks near an elementary school. It specifically notes the city's stand against perceived federal overreach, aligning with principles of local sovereignty and limited government. The resolution has no binding effect - it is purely ceremonial, expressing support through a formal commendation to the city's leadership.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to prohibit the use of immigration detention centers in this state for two years; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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 for the Secretary of State to establish a grant program, subject to appropriations, to assist counties with offsetting half of the cost associated with special elections to fill state or federal offices; to provide for related matters; 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 imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to state income taxes; to amend Code Section 48-11-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to excise tax imposed, rates for tobacco and vaping products, exemptions, collection and payment, and tax separately identified; to amend Chapter 2A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student scholarship organizations, so as to repeal and reserve Code Section 20-2A-4, relating to list of student scholarship organizations to be provided to the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.