A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26, 2026, as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the state capitol and commending law enforcement officers in Georgia; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 715) is a ceremonial recognition of the Georgia FFA Association. It commends the organization for its work in agricultural education and designates February 24, 2026, as "FFA Day" at the Georgia state capitol. The resolution directly affects the Georgia FFA Association, which has over 80,000 members statewide. It contains no policy changes or funding provisions - only symbolic acknowledgment of the FFA's role in youth leadership and agricultural education.
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Council on Aging and recognizing Wednesday, February 11, 2026, as Senior Day at the Capitol as part of Senior Week; 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 for state income tax, so as to exclude overtime compensation from taxation; to provide for reporting by employers; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a Senate resolution (SR 713), not a substantive bill. It formally honors the life and memory of Schley Louis "Big Louie" Perry, Jr., a Georgia farmer and agricultural advocate who passed away in November 2025. The resolution expresses the Senate's condolences to his family and recognizes his lifelong contributions to Georgia agriculture, including his work with the Georgia Farm Bureau, advocacy for farmers, and community service. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legal effect or policy changes.
Maddy summarySR 705 is a resolution passed by the Georgia Senate to formally commend Georgia's Community Service Boards (CSBs) for their work in providing behavioral health and developmental disability services. The resolution recognizes CSBs' role in serving vulnerable Georgians - including over 320,000 with serious mental illness and more than 145,000 with intellectual or developmental disabilities - especially those without insurance or with limited means. It does not create new policies or alter existing laws but instead expresses legislative appreciation for CSBs' contributions to Georgia's public safety net. The resolution directs the Senate Secretary to distribute copies to all 22 CSBs and the Georgia Association of Community Service Boards (GACSB).
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Lanier County High School Lady Bulldogs Fast Pitch Softball team for winning the Fall 2025 GHSA Class A Division II State Softball Championship; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 19, 2026, as "Alpha Day at the Capitol" to recognize Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and its Georgia District. It formally urges citizens to acknowledge the fraternity's 119-year history of community service, leadership development, and contributions - such as $2.3 million in scholarships and 850,000 community service hours - without creating new laws or altering policy. The bill is purely ceremonial, with no direct impact on legislation or funding.
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 Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to promote and advance state-wide literacy and reading education efforts; to include Quality Basic Education funding for school based literacy coaches in each public school in this state with students in any of grades kindergarten through three; to require all children to attend kindergarten prior to enrolling in first grade, subject to exception; to provide for consideration of such recommendations by the State Board of Education; to provide for a comprehensive state-wide promotional campaign for literacy awareness; to provide a short title; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
