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House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR85: HR85 Authors Expert Academy Day in Georgia; April 23, 2025; commending Authors Expert Academy for its contributions on World Book and Copyright Day; recognize

Last action January 28, 2025 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution recognizes April 23, 2025 as Authors Expert Academy Day, commending the group for its work promoting books, reading, and authors' intellectual property rights.

In plain language

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It commends the Authors Expert Academy, an initiative tied to the TIUA School of Business and TIUA Corp. Florida, for its work encouraging reading, mentoring authors, and raising awareness about copyright protections. The resolution designates April 23, 2025 (which coincides with UNESCO's World Book and Copyright Day) as Authors Expert Academy Day in Georgia. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the academy as a keepsake or honor. The resolution creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties.

What the bill does

  • Commends the Authors Expert Academy for promoting books, reading, and intellectual property rights.
  • Designates April 23, 2025 as Authors Expert Academy Day in Georgia.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the academy.
  • Creates no new laws, funding, or enforceable obligations; it is a symbolic honor.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names the Authors Expert Academy, an initiative connected to the TIUA School of Business and TIUA Corp. Florida, and instructs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy to it. It has no legal effect on other Georgians.

Why it matters

The resolution has no binding legal effect and does not change any Georgia law, funding, or regulation. Its practical effect is limited to a formal, symbolic recognition of the Authors Expert Academy by the Georgia House of Representatives.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe World Book and Copyright Day, established by UNESCO and observed each April 23, as the occasion for the honor.
  • The resolved clause commends the Authors Expert Academy for its work on books, reading, and intellectual property rights.
  • The resolved clause also designates April 23, 2025 as Authors Expert Academy Day in Georgia.
  • A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy for distribution to the academy.

Status timeline

  1. 2025-01-28House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2025-01-28House First Readers (House)
  3. 2025-01-28House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)Primary sponsor
  • Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)
  • Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
  • Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)

Topics

  • ceremonial resolution
  • books and reading
  • copyright awareness
  • Georgia House of Representatives

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