Georgia Bills

passed · Georgia · House Mar 21, 2025

HR 697: Tucker, Haywood; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution (HR 697) honoring Haywood Tucker, a Atlanta music producer and cultural figure. It recognizes his decades-long contributions to Georgia's music scene, including founding Haywood's Recording Studio in 1978, working with artists like The SOS Band, Curtis Mayfield, and civil rights leaders like John Lewis, and being known as the "Splice King." The resolution, adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on March 21, 2025, formally commends Tucker and extends best wishes for his continued success. It has no policy impact or funding provisions - it is purely a symbolic gesture of appreciation.

passed · Georgia · House Mar 21, 2025

HR 690: Tazazo, Mazal; survivor of the October 7th massacre, for her resilience and courage; commend

This resolution (HR 690) commends Mazal Tazazo, a survivor of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack at the Nova music festival in Israel, for her resilience and courage. It formally honors her as a symbol of strength following the attack that killed 1,200 people and injured thousands. The resolution expresses the House’s support for Tazazo’s recovery and extends sympathy to all affected by the tragedy. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal statement of recognition.

passed · Georgia · House Mar 21, 2025

HR 692: Clark, Kelly Nelon; Jason Clark; Amber Nelon Kistler; honor lives and legacy; Autumn Nelon Streetman; commend

A RESOLUTION honoring the lives and legacy of Kelly Nelon Clark, Jason Clark, and Amber Nelon Kistler of The Nelons and commending Autumn Nelon Streetman; and for other purposes.

passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SR 402: Juneteenth Federation; honor

This is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes), honoring the Juneteenth Federation and its partners for organizing Sandy Springs' first official Juneteenth celebration in 2021. It recognizes their work in commemorating emancipation, promoting cultural education, and establishing Juneteenth as a city-recognized holiday. The resolution specifically credits the Juneteenth Federation, Atlanta NAACP, North Fulton NAACP, Georgia NAACP, and Dreamz Always Came True for their efforts. It contains no new laws, funding, or obligations - it solely serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of their contributions to community history and diversity.

passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SR 411: Johnson, Jr., Handy; recognize

This Georgia Senate resolution (SR 411) commends Handy Johnson Jr. for his decades of community leadership, including founding the West End Neighborhood Development organization and becoming the first African American to earn a landscape architecture master's from the University of Georgia. It does not create new laws or policies, as it is a purely symbolic gesture of recognition for his service to Atlanta's West End neighborhood and statewide planning efforts. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia Senate on March 20, 2025.

passed · Georgia · House Mar 20, 2025

HR 667: Level Up Day; July 9, 2025; recognize

HR 667 is a symbolic resolution recognizing July 9, 2025, as "Level Up Day," a non-governmental event focused on personal and professional growth. The resolution formally designates this date to honor the event's mission of promoting empowerment, education, and community engagement through workshops and networking. It has no binding policy changes or direct impact on legislation, as it only serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment by the House of Representatives. The resolution was adopted by the House on March 20, 2025, with no further legislative action required.

passed · Georgia · House Mar 20, 2025

HR 679: Nichols, Wesley; commend

This resolution (HR 679) formally recognizes and commends Wesley Nichols for his 25 years of service as a dedicated member of Georgia's Capitol Press Corps. It specifically highlights his role as the lead capitol photographer for Georgia Public Broadcasting, where he documented legislative sessions, conducted interviews, and provided public coverage of lawmaking. The resolution expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' appreciation for his journalistic excellence, integrity, and contributions to transparency in state government reporting. It does not create any new policy or legal obligation; it is solely a ceremonial expression of gratitude.

passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SR 400: Riley, Lynne; recognize

This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 400) recognizing Lynne Riley's retirement from public service. It honors her 21-year career in Georgia government, including roles as State Treasurer, Revenue Commissioner, and President of the Georgia Student Finance Commission, where she oversaw $4.3 billion in HOPE Scholarships and the GEORGIA MATCH program. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Senate's commendation and extends best wishes for her retirement. As a recognition measure, it does not create new laws or affect any legal rights or obligations.

passed · Georgia · House Mar 20, 2025

HR 662: Perry, A'Cariyon Dwight; supporting further action to improve ice cream truck safety in Georgia; condolences

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of A'Cariyon Dwight Perry and supporting further action to improve ice cream truck safety in Georgia; and for other purposes.

passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SR 419: Tippins, Ella Catherine Branch; celebrate birth

This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 419) passed by the Georgia Senate to honor the birth of Ella Catherine Branch Tippins. It formally recognizes the birth of the baby girl to parents Chelsea McElveen Tippins and Stephen Branch Tippins Jr. on February 11, 2025, and extends well-wishes for her life. As a symbolic gesture with no policy or legal effect, it does not create new laws or affect any specific group. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 20, 2025.

passed · Georgia · House Mar 20, 2025

HR 684: National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc. and the 100 Black Men of America Inc.; Joint Day at the Georgia State Capitol; 03/25/25; recognize

A RESOLUTION commending the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc. and the 100 Black Men of America Inc. and recognizing March 25, 2025, as their Joint Day at the Georgia State Capitol; and for other purposes.

passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SR 401: Clayton County; recognize

This resolution (SR 401) is a ceremonial Senate measure formally recognizing and commending Clayton County, Georgia, for its contributions. It highlights the county's status as Georgia's 5th most populous county, home to Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, Clayton State University, and its strong economy, but contains no policy changes or direct impact on residents or laws. The Senate adopted it on March 20, 2025, as a symbolic gesture of appreciation.

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