Sen. Nikki Merritt

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes Georgia State University for its achievements, including its national rankings for undergraduate teaching and innovation, research funding, campus developments, and student success metrics. It is a symbolic gesture with no legal effect or direct impact on policies, individuals, or funding. The Senate resolution expresses commendation through a formal statement, not by altering laws or creating new obligations.

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.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to prohibit federal immigration authorities from utilizing certain technologies to identify individuals for certain purposes; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commissions and other agencies, so as to provide for the establishment of the Georgia Artificial Intelligence Commission; to provide for responsibilities; to provide for purpose; to provide for assignment to the Georgia Technology Authority; to provide for annual reports; to provide for membership, terms, meetings, and compensation; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to provide for regulation of the manufacture, distribution, and sale of certain alcoholic beverages; to provide for a definition; to provide for the state revenue commissioner to promulgate certain rules and regulations; to authorize manufacturers of malt beverages to sell the malt beverages they produce, subject to certain limitations and conditions; to increase the daily maximum of malt beverages per individual per day of sales for consumption off the premises; to permit small brewers to sell a limited quantity of malt beverages at wholesale; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commemorating the Georgia School of Orthodontics on the occasion of its 10th anniversary and inviting its leadership to be recognized by the Georgia Senate; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 666) formally recognizes Eden Pethel, an eighth-grade home-schooled student from Pendergrass, Georgia, for winning a state license plate design competition. The bill commemorates her winning design, which will become an official Georgia license plate celebrating the U.S. 250th anniversary. It has no policy impact or funding provisions - it is purely ceremonial recognition by the Georgia Senate. The resolution was recently adopted by the Senate and directs the Secretary to provide a copy to Eden Pethel.

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bishop William "Bill" Harris and recognizing February 17, 2026, as Bishop William "Bill" Harris Day; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 678), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes and commends Dr. Mauricio Gonzalez, Ph.D., for his 41-year career in higher education and community service, particularly his 18 years as Vice President of Student and International Affairs at the University of North Florida. The resolution highlights his military service, academic achievements, leadership roles on boards (including the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and Girl Scouts), and awards like the Fulbright Scholar honor. It specifically commends him upon his retirement and extends best wishes, with no policy changes or financial impact. As a procedural resolution, it has no legislative effect beyond honoring an individual.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state public library activities, so as to authorize the possession of opioid antagonists in public libraries; to define a term; to authorize public libraries to maintain a supply of opioid antagonists; to authorize public library personnel to administer opioid antagonists and carry opioid antagonists on their person; to provide for immunity; to provide for activation of the emergency medical services system and notification of emergency contacts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.