Sen. Russ Goodman

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 20, 2026, as Donor Day at the Georgia state capitol to honor organ, eye, and tissue donors and recognize organizations like Donate Life Georgia and LifeLink of Georgia that promote donation registration. It does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges the work of donors, their families, and advocacy groups in advancing donation awareness. The resolution encourages Georgians to register as donors through standard channels like driver's license applications or the DonateLifeGeorgia.org website. It is a ceremonial recognition with no direct regulatory impact on individuals or organizations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 773) designates February 9-13, 2026, as "Georgia Donor Week" at the state capitol. It symbolically recognizes the importance of organ and tissue donation by honoring donors, their families, and healthcare teams supporting transplantation. The resolution encourages Georgians to learn about organ donation but does not create new laws or directly affect any individuals or entities. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal force beyond raising awareness.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as to provide for a limitation on interchange fees charged by payment card networks for credit or debit card transactions at retailers; to provide requirements for payment card networks in relation to such interchange fees; to provide for a civil penalty; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Logan Crosby for his professional achievements and contributions to the State of Georgia and the arts; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION honoring the lives of correctional officers Christopher Monica and Curtis Billue and dedicating a road in their memory; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to enact the "Age-Appropriate Design Code Act"; to provide for definitions; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as to provide requirements for earned wage access services; to provide for fees that may be charged for such services; to provide for prohibitions; to provide for consumer protections; to provide that earned wage access payments are nonrecourse; to provide that earned wage access services shall not be considered lending activity or money transmission; to provide for definitions; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 10, 2026, as Georgia Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Day at the state capitol. It symbolically recognizes Georgians living with limb loss, limb difference, or mobility impairments - over 200,000 people in Georgia - and highlights challenges like limited access to prosthetic/orthotic devices due to insurance coverage gaps. The resolution has no policy changes; it solely commemorates the community through a ceremonial observance at the state capitol.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 749) formally recognizes March 2026 as "Georgia Peanut Month" at the Georgia state capitol. It commends the Georgia peanut industry for its significant economic contributions, including producing 51% of U.S. peanuts in 2025, supporting over 150,000 jobs, and contributing an estimated $2 billion to Georgia's economy. The resolution has no binding policy requirements or financial obligations - it is purely symbolic recognition. It directly honors Georgia's peanut farmers, processors, and related businesses that form a major part of the state's agricultural sector. The Senate adopted the resolution on February 11, 2026.

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11, 2026, as Kia Day at the state capitol and commending Kia's vehicle manufacturing and impact to the state; and for other purposes.