Georgia Bills

passed · Georgia · House Mar 19, 2026

HR 1819: Birth Responders Day; May 8, 2026; recognize

This bill designates May 8, 2026, as Birth Responders Day to recognize the work of Birth Responders, an organization founded by Safira Zayas that provides maternal transport, emergency support, and wellness services. The resolution honors the organization's mission to improve maternal health outcomes for women and families in Georgia, particularly in underserved and rural communities. It also acknowledges the initiative's efforts to create career opportunities for birth workers and promote education on infant safety and emergency preparedness. The bill is a ceremonial proclamation with no changes to existing laws or funding.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Georgia · House Mar 19, 2026

HR 1815: Jones, Katherine; Excel Christian Academy's 2026 STAR Teacher; commend

This bill is a commendation resolution honoring Katherine Jones, a teacher at Excel Christian Academy recognized as the 2026 STAR Teacher. It formally acknowledges her contributions to education and expresses appreciation for her work in the teaching profession. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the commendation to Katherine Jones for distribution. This measure does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official recognition of her achievements.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 19, 2026

SR 965: Clemons, Chief Latosha; honor

A RESOLUTION honoring Chief Latosha Clemons for her historic leadership, trailblazing service, and distinguished contributions to fire service and public administration; and for other purposes.

passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 19, 2026

SR 974: Pace Day; recognize March 19, 2026

This bill designates March 19, 2026, as Pace Day at the Florida State Capitol to honor the Pace Center for Girls. The resolution recognizes the organization's work providing free education, counseling, and life skills support to over 3,000 girls annually across Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. It highlights the center's focus on helping girls affected by trauma and reducing their involvement in the juvenile justice system. The Senate resolution directs officials to share a copy of the document with the Pace Center for Girls.

introduced · Georgia · House Mar 19, 2026

HB 1561: Student Journalist Press Freedom Restoration Act; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to require secondary schools and public institutions of higher education to recognize certain rights for student journalists; to provide for protections for student media advisers; to provide for limitations; to provide for written policies; to provide for proceedings and injunctive relief; to provide for legislative findings, declarations, and intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for construction; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Technology

passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 19, 2026

SR 986: Salem High School Band; recognize

This Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends the Salem High School Band for its outstanding achievements during the 2025 season. The bill directly affects the band members and school administration by officially honoring their teamwork, dedication, and excellence in music and performance. Key provisions include acknowledging the band's Top 15 regional ranking and Superior ratings in state evaluations, with the Senate Secretary authorized to distribute copies of the resolution to the band. This is a ceremonial measure that does not change laws or allocate funding, but rather serves to publicly acknowledge the band's accomplishments.

passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 19, 2026

SR 990: FSGS Awareness Day; recognize June 9, 2026

This bill designates June 9, 2026, as FSGS Awareness Day at the state capitol to raise public awareness about focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, a rare kidney disease that can lead to kidney failure. The resolution highlights the disease's impact on patients, noting that it disproportionately affects African American communities and causes significant healthcare costs. It aims to support patients and families while promoting efforts for better diagnosis and access to future treatments. The Senate has adopted this symbolic measure to encourage public understanding of the condition's challenges.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 19, 2026

SR 991: Grayson Day; recognize March 17, 2026

This bill designates March 17, 2026, as Grayson Day at the Georgia State Capitol to honor the City of Grayson in Gwinnett County. The resolution recognizes the city's historical significance, including its 1902 incorporation, early development by founding families, growth of local institutions, and historic railroad depot. It authorizes the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press, but does not create any new laws or funding. The measure is a commemorative recognition rather than a policy change affecting government operations or citizens.

introduced · Georgia · House Mar 19, 2026

HR 1705: State Representative Roger Bruce Intersection; Fulton County; dedicate

This bill designates a specific intersection in Fulton County as the State Representative Roger Bruce Intersection to honor his service and contributions to Georgia. It authorizes the Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs marking the intersection at the junction of State Route 6 and State Route 70. The legislation also directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to Representative Bruce and the Department of Transportation. This is a commemorative measure rather than a policy change affecting public programs or regulations.

Topics ✓ Veterans

passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 19, 2026

SR 983: Harbison, Senator Ed; recognize

This bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes and commends Senator Ed Harbison for his public service to the State of Georgia. It highlights his long career in the state Senate, his leadership roles on various committees, and his contributions as a veteran who helped establish veteran-related programs in Georgia. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the document to Senator Harbison as an official acknowledgment of his accomplishments.

Topics ✓ Veterans

in committee · Georgia · Senate Mar 19, 2026

SR 988: U.S. Congress; to cancel the proposed plutonium pit plant at the U.S. Department of Energy's Savannah River Site; urge

A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to cancel the proposed plutonium pit plant at the United States Department of Energy's Savannah River Site; and for other purposes.

Topics ✗ Energy

passed · Georgia · House Mar 19, 2026

HR 1816: Turner, Tatum; Excel Christian Academy's 2026 STAR Student; commend

This bill is a commendation resolution that recognizes Tatum Turner as Excel Christian Academy's 2026 STAR Student. The resolution highlights her academic achievements, noting she earned the highest SAT score and ranked in the top 10 percent of her class, and acknowledges that she selected educator Katherine Jones as her STAR Teacher. The document formally thanks Turner for her academic excellence and directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to her. This measure does not change any laws or policies but serves to publicly honor a student's accomplishments.

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