Black Women and Girls Awareness Day; April 8; recognize
HR 820 is a symbolic resolution designating April 8 of each year as Black Women and Girls Awareness Day in Georgia. It does not create new laws or programs but formally recognizes the contributions and challenges faced by Black women and girls in the state. The resolution highlights their roles in Georgia's economy, workforce participation, educational achievements, and higher rates of business ownership, while acknowledging ongoing disparities in healthcare, STEM fields, and safety. This is a commemorative measure with no direct policy or funding changes.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 27, 2025
Last action Mar 27, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Mar 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Read and Adopted
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
6 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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