Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta; recognize
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 712) passed by the Georgia Senate to symbolically recognize the 52nd anniversary of the Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta. It highlights Georgia-Japan economic ties (including $8.33 billion in trade and 700 Japanese-affiliated offices), cultural exchanges (like Japan Fest and school language programs), and diplomatic visits. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply expresses the Senate’s recognition of the consulate’s role in strengthening Georgia-Japan relations. As a procedural resolution, it does not directly affect any individuals or entities.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2026
Last action Feb 6, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Feb 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Read and Adopted
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Introduced
Senate Hopper
upper
16 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Blake Tillery
RRepublican
P
Drew Echols
RRepublican
P
Elena Parent
DDemocratic
P
Frank Ginn
RRepublican
P
Gail Davenport
DDemocratic
P
Greg Dolezal
RRepublican
P
Jaha Howard
DDemocratic
P
Jason Anavitarte
RRepublican
P
Kay Kirkpatrick
RRepublican
P
Kenya Wicks
DDemocratic
P
Larry Walker
RRepublican
P
Matt Brass
RRepublican
P
Nan Orrock
DDemocratic
P
Sally Harrell
DDemocratic
P
Steve Gooch
RRepublican
P
Tonya Anderson
DDemocratic
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