Georgia Bills

passed · Georgia · House Mar 20, 2025

HR 671: Cedartown High School cheerleading team; winning the 2024 GHSA Division 4A State Cheerleading Championship; commend

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Cedartown High School cheerleading team for winning the 2024 GHSA Division 4A State Cheerleading Championship; and for other purposes.

passed · Georgia · House Mar 20, 2025

HR 681: The Good Samaritan Health Centers of Gwinnett; commend

This resolution commends The Good Samaritan Health Centers of Gwinnett (Good Sam Gwinnett), a nonprofit providing low-cost medical and dental care to uninsured and low-income residents in Gwinnett County since 2005. It recognizes their service to over 300,000 individuals through two clinics, their mission to reduce health disparities, and their role in easing emergency room burdens. As a symbolic gesture, the resolution does not create new laws or funding but formally praises the organization’s work. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on March 20, 2025.

passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SR 407: Massey, Mr. Abit; condolences

This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 407) honoring the late Mr. Abit Massey, a former Georgia Poultry Federation leader and community figure. It expresses the Senate's condolences on his passing and recognizes his service to Georgia, including his work in the poultry industry, legal background, and community roles. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely a formal tribute, not a bill with legislative changes. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate on March 20, 2025.

passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SR 415: Girls on the Run Georgia; commend

This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 415) that honors Girls on the Run Georgia for its work supporting girls in grades 3-8. It recognizes the organization's 25th anniversary and its mission to build confidence, emotional resilience, and community through running-based programs, citing that 92% of participants learned better emotional coping skills. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply commends the organization and its supporters (donors, volunteers, partners) and directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy to Girls on the Run Georgia.

passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SR 403: Taylor, Valerie; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 403), not a bill with policy changes. It formally commends Valerie Taylor, a Georgia cancer survivor and advocate, for her work raising awareness about Medicaid coverage gaps affecting cancer patients. The resolution highlights her personal experience with blood cancer and breast cancer, her advocacy efforts with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), and her role in inspiring policy changes for equitable healthcare access. The Senate adopted this resolution on March 20, 2025, to honor her contributions.

passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SR 408: Multi-Agency Alliance for Children; honor

This resolution (SR 408) formally recognizes and commends the Multi-Agency Alliance for Children (MAAC), a Georgia nonprofit founded in 1996. MAAC coordinates services for at-risk youth and families in the child welfare system, including trauma-responsive care, residential programs, foster care support, education assistance, and initiatives like Opportunity Passport® (financial savings) and Georgia EmpowerMEnt (leadership development). The resolution does not create new laws, allocate funding, or change existing policies - it is purely a ceremonial honor acknowledging MAAC's work. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate on March 20, 2025, to acknowledge the organization's service to vulnerable Georgians.

passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SR 421: White-Smith, Willene; recognize

SR 421 is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) adopted by the Georgia Senate on March 20, 2025. It formally recognizes Willene White-Smith for her 34-year career as Manager of Georgia's Uniform Crime Reporting and Family Violence Programs at the GBI, where she oversaw data collection from over 700 law enforcement agencies. The resolution also commends her leadership as a Morris Brown College graduate, alumna, and advocate for HBCUs through organizations like the Atlanta HBCU Alliance. This resolution has no policy impact - it solely honors her public service and community contributions.

passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SR 418: Buc-ee's Day; recognize March 20, 2025

This is a commemorative resolution (SR 418), not a policy bill. It formally designates March 20, 2025, as "Buc-ee's Day" at the Georgia State Capitol. The resolution recognizes Buc-ee's travel center chain for its economic contributions in Georgia, including planned job creation, tax revenue, and infrastructure investments in Monroe County. It does not create new laws or funding.

passed · Georgia · House Mar 20, 2025

HR 666: Mac, Stacia; commend

This resolution formally commends Stacia Mac for her work as a music industry executive, entrepreneur, and community advocate. It highlights her leadership as CEO of House of Legends Records, her founding of the "Find Her Way" bail project for incarcerated women in Chicago, and her mentorship programs through "The Mac Effect" that support youth development and financial literacy. Passed by the House of Representatives, the resolution serves as a formal recognition of her contributions to the entertainment sector and community empowerment initiatives. As a commemorative measure, it does not create new laws or policy changes.

passed · Georgia · House Mar 20, 2025

HR 678: Newman, Reverend Reginald B.; occasion of his retirement; recognize

This is a symbolic resolution (HR 678), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes Reverend Reginald B. Newman on his retirement as Senior Pastor of Fountain of Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Riverdale, Georgia, where he served since 1992. The resolution commends his 30+ years of service, including founding a scholarship program and receiving community awards like the Atlanta Gospel Choice Award. It has no policy impact - only expressing the House's appreciation through a ceremonial resolution.

passed · Georgia · House Mar 20, 2025

HR 676: Women of State House District 60 during Women's History Month; recognize

HR 676 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing women in State House District 60 during Women's History Month. It does not create new policies or affect any specific laws - it simply commends these women for their contributions to business, education, healthcare, and community advocacy. The resolution was adopted by the House on March 20, 2025, and directs the Clerk to distribute copies to the public. As a symbolic gesture, it has no binding effect or concrete policy impact.

passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SR 406: Leger, Charles M. "Buddy"; condolences

This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 406), not a policy bill. It formally honors Charles M. "Buddy" Leger, a Georgia agricultural leader who dedicated over 75 years to the watermelon and pecan industries, including leadership roles in the Georgia Watermelon Association and National Watermelon Research Board. The resolution expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences upon his death and recognizes his awards, such as the National Watermelon Association Outstanding Service Award and University of Georgia Hall of Fame induction. It has no legal effect or policy impact - it solely serves as a symbolic tribute to his legacy.

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