SR96: SR96 Purebred Dog Day; recognize May 1, 2025

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the Senate praising purebred dogs for their roles as guide dogs, service dogs, police dogs, military dogs, search and rescue dogs, and other working roles, as well as their contribution to medical research. The resolution formally designates May 1, 2025, as Purebred Dog Day at the state capitol. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and the press, which is a standard step for ceremonial Senate resolutions.

• Recognizes May 1, 2025, as Purebred Dog Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• Commends purebred dogs for roles including guide dogs, service dogs, police dogs, military dogs, and search and rescue dogs.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press.
• Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties, since it is a commendatory resolution rather than a law.

This resolution mainly affects the Georgia Senate itself and the public understanding of purebred dog breeding, since it is symbolic. It touches dog breeders, owners of working and service dogs, and organizations that rely on purebred dogs, such as police and military canine units.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than binding legislation, it does not change any rights, funding, or rules for Georgians. Its main effect is a formal, public acknowledgment by the Senate of purebred dogs' contributions to service work, companionship, and medical research.

• The whereas clauses describe purebred dogs' roles in service work, medical research, and cultural heritage, providing the rationale for the resolution.
• The resolved clause formally commends purebred dogs and designates May 1, 2025, as Purebred Dog Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

1. 2025-02-20Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute (Senate)
2. 2025-02-20Senate Third Read (Senate)
3. 2025-02-10Senate Read Second Time (Senate)
4. 2025-02-06Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute (Senate)
5. 2025-02-04Senate Read and Referred (Senate)
6. 2025-02-03Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)Primary sponsor
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)

1. PassedSenate voteFebruary 20, 2025

   40 yea, 9 nay (1 not voting, 6 absent)

   Adoption By Substitute: Senate Vote #76

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