Sen. Russ Goodman

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to authorize the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists to establish a professional health program to provide for monitoring and rehabilitation of impaired healthcare professionals; to authorize the Georgia Board of Nursing to establish a professional health program to provide for monitoring and rehabilitation of impaired healthcare professionals; to provide for definitions; to provide for funding or gifts in kind; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Georgia Electric Membership Corporation on 85 years of service and recognizing February 10, 2025, as Georgia EMC Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Lanier County High School baseball team for winning the GHSA Class A Division II State Baseball Championship; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 11, 2025, as "Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It formally recognizes the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation's history since 1937 and its role representing Georgia agriculture through its 158 county chapters and 235,000+ member farmers. The resolution has no policy or funding provisions; it is purely ceremonial, directing the Senate Secretary to provide a copy to the Farm Bureau. It does not affect any laws, regulations, or government operations.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Leadership Lowndes and Leadership Lowndes Youth for their contributions towards community involvement and awareness, developing leaders, and showing passion for action for over 35 years; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Lanier County High School Lady Bulldogs for winning the GHSA Class A Division II State Softball Championship; and for other purposes.

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.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) designating February 10, 2025, as "Blue and White Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It formally recognizes the community service work of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. in Georgia, specifically highlighting their efforts on health equity, voter engagement, and social justice. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes; it is a symbolic gesture of commendation by the Georgia Senate.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution (SR 97) formally recognizes and commends Robert Wayne Mock Sr. for his 45-year career in Gwinnett County's judicial system, including roles as Recorder's Court Judge, State Court Judge, and State Court Chief Judge. It has no legal effect beyond ceremonial acknowledgment; the resolution directs the Senate Secretary to provide Mock Sr. with a copy of the resolution. The text highlights his service from 1976 through retirement in 2012, emphasizing his contributions to justice and community. No policy changes or affected parties are involved.

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.