Sen. Russ Goodman

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 403), not a bill with policy changes. It formally commends Valerie Taylor, a Georgia cancer survivor and advocate, for her work raising awareness about Medicaid coverage gaps affecting cancer patients. The resolution highlights her personal experience with blood cancer and breast cancer, her advocacy efforts with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), and her role in inspiring policy changes for equitable healthcare access. The Senate adopted this resolution on March 20, 2025, to honor her contributions.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 406), not a policy bill. It formally honors Charles M. "Buddy" Leger, a Georgia agricultural leader who dedicated over 75 years to the watermelon and pecan industries, including leadership roles in the Georgia Watermelon Association and National Watermelon Research Board. The resolution expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences upon his death and recognizes his awards, such as the National Watermelon Association Outstanding Service Award and University of Georgia Hall of Fame induction. It has no legal effect or policy impact - it solely serves as a symbolic tribute to his legacy.

Maddy summarySR 246 is a Senate resolution commending former President Donald J. Trump. It includes an amendment stating that "President Trump’s supporters want him to explore whether there is a legal option for him to run for a third term." As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws, affect policies, or change any legal obligations. It serves only to express legislative support without implementing any concrete policy change.

A RESOLUTION commending Side by Side Brain Injury Clubhouse Inc. for 25 years of work in transforming the lives of Georgians recovering from brain injuries and brain injury-related disabilities and recognizing March 11, 2025, as Side by Side Clubhouse Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 27, 2025, as "City of Thomasville Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It formally recognizes the city's historical significance, including its founding in 1825, connections to figures like General Jett Thomas and General Lloyd Austin, and its status as a cultural destination known as "The Rose City." The bill has no policy provisions or direct impact on residents, businesses, or state law - its sole purpose is ceremonial recognition. The Senate passed it on March 13, 2025, directing the Secretary to distribute copies to the public.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 378) dedicates a specific segment of Interstate 85 in Fulton County (from Mile Point 73.872 to 75) as the "Jeff Foxworthy Highway" to honor the Georgia-born comedian. It directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage for the highway, with no substantive policy changes or direct impact on residents or businesses beyond the road designation. The resolution is purely ceremonial, recognizing Jeff Foxworthy's career achievements as a comedian, author, and Georgia Music Hall of Fame inductee. It does not create new laws or alter existing regulations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Mrs. Becky Futch, a 30-year math teacher at Cook High School, upon her retirement. The Senate formally recognizes her service, academic background, and impact on students, extending "sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness." It does not create new laws or affect policy; it is a ceremonial gesture with no substantive provisions. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 13, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 389) is a ceremonial Senate commendation for the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF) on its 25th anniversary. It recognizes the festival's role in fostering cultural understanding through film, highlighting its growth from 1,900 attendees in 2000 to over 38,600 by 2015. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply honors the AJFF's contributions to community dialogue and the arts. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate in March 2025.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to revise provisions relating to the fundamental roles of local boards of education and local school superintendents; to provide for requirements for the model code of ethics for local boards of education to be promulgated by the State Board of Education; to provide for public complaints alleging ethics code violations by members of local boards of education; to provide for required and prohibited topics in training programs for local board of education members; to provide for a sanction for noncompliance; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Investigator Eric Anthony Minix, a Coweta County Sheriff's Department investigator who died in the line of duty on January 4, 2024, by dedicating a specific road segment in his memory. It designates the portion of State Route 16 between State Routes 14 and 54 in Coweta County as the "Investigator Eric Anthony Minix Highway." The resolution directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage for the highway and provides copies to Minix's family and the Department. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy or funding impact beyond naming the road.