Sen. Russ Goodman

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 82) designates February 6, 2025, as "National Guard Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It formally recognizes the service and contributions of the Georgia National Guard, including its members, units, and recent responses to hurricanes and other emergencies. The resolution has no legal effect or new requirements - it is a ceremonial acknowledgment by the Georgia Senate. The bill was adopted by the Senate on February 3, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 64) symbolically recognizes February 7-14, 2025, as "Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week" at the state capitol. It does not create new laws, policies, or funding; it is purely ceremonial. The resolution cites statistics about congenital heart defects (a common birth defect) to highlight the need for awareness but does not mandate screenings or change healthcare practices. It directs the Senate Secretary to share the resolution with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Kids at Heart program. As a procedural resolution, it has no direct effect on individuals or policy.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative Senate resolution (SR 65) honoring Allison Adassa Foderingham, a longtime educator and community member in Georgia, following her death on January 10, 2025. The resolution expresses the Georgia Senate's "deepest and most sincere regret" at her passing and joins in honoring her life and memory. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws, programs, or individuals beyond this ceremonial tribute. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 30, 2025.

Maddy summarySR 66 is a Senate resolution recognizing Hemophilia of Georgia, a nonprofit organization providing services to Georgians with hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, and other inherited bleeding disorders. The resolution commends the organization for its 50+ years of work, including specialized healthcare support, summer camps for children, educational resources for medical providers, and partnerships with research institutions like St. Jude and Emory. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or change policies - it is purely a symbolic gesture of legislative appreciation. The Senate passed this resolution on January 30, 2025, to honor the organization’s contributions to the bleeding disorder community.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 51) is a symbolic gesture by the Georgia State Senate to commend the Georgia Association of Broadcasters and its radio/TV station members. It recognizes their role as "the nation's first and oldest broadcast association" and highlights their community service, including providing timely news, emergency alerts during crises like Hurricane Helene, and life-saving information. The resolution does not create new laws or policies - it solely offers formal recognition of their contributions. The Senate authorized distributing a copy of the resolution to the Association as a token of appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes) that commends Georgia's Young Farmer Teacher Program (GYFT). It recognizes the program's 70+ year history of providing agricultural education in Georgia high schools through partnerships between the State Department of Education, local agriculture departments, and Young Farmer Teachers. The resolution formally acknowledges the GYFT's mission to support agricultural education, leadership development, and industry sustainability for students and adults. It has no funding or regulatory impact - it solely offers symbolic recognition.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for Medicaid expansion; to provide for the submission of a waiver request, necessary amendments, and other documents; to provide for savings to be deposited into the Indigent Care Trust Fund; to create the Advisory Commission on the PeachCare Plus Program; to provide for members and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative notification and approval; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution symbolically recognizes January 27, 2025, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It does not create new policies or affect specific groups; instead, it formally acknowledges the date to honor Holocaust victims, survivors, and liberators, coinciding with the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation. The resolution encourages public remembrance of the Holocaust's history and lessons, aligning with Georgia's existing Commission on the Holocaust. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect beyond ceremonial recognition.

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the maximum acreage to qualify for assessment and taxation as a bona fide conservation use property; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally congratulates Butts County on its 200th anniversary of founding (established in 1825) and acknowledges its historical role as an agricultural community that evolved into a regional hub for industry, technology, tourism, and film production. The Senate recognizes the county's contributions to Georgia's economic and cultural landscape, including its natural attractions, outdoor recreation focus, and film industry growth. The resolution directs the Senate Secretary to distribute copies publicly, serving as a symbolic gesture without enacting new laws or policies.