SR125: SR125 Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution rather than a change to Georgia law. It recognizes the Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia (SILCGA), a private nonprofit created under federal amendments to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which requires states to have such councils to guide independent living programs for people with disabilities. The resolution describes SILCGA's work: identifying barriers to independent living, developing the required State Plan for Independent Living for 2025-2027, running Centers for Independent Living staffed by people with disabilities, holding public meetings, conducting research, and pursuing goals like accessible housing, transit, education, healthcare, and technology access. The Senate resolves to commend the organization and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send it a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends the Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia for its service to Georgians with disabilities and their families.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or program; it takes no regulatory or funding action.
• Describes SILCGA's federally required role in developing the State Plan for Independent Living and overseeing Centers for Independent Living.

The resolution directly names the Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia and its network of Centers for Independent Living. It also touches Georgians with disabilities and their families, who are the intended beneficiaries of the organization's programs and advocacy described in the text.

Because this is a commendatory resolution, it does not change any law, funding, or program. Its practical effect is symbolic: it puts the Senate's recognition of SILCGA's work on the official record and provides the organization a formal copy of that recognition.

• Recites that SILCGA was created under amendments to the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which require states to establish Statewide Independent Living Councils.
• Describes SILCGA's role in identifying barriers to independent living and coordinating with Centers for Independent Living and Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
• Notes SILCGA developed the State Plan for Independent Living covering 2025-2027 as required by federal law.
• Resolves that the Senate recognizes and commends SILCGA for its service to Georgians with disabilities and their families.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available to SILCGA.

1. 2025-02-05Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-04Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)Primary sponsor
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
• Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)

• disability services
• independent living
• Georgia Senate resolutions
• Rehabilitation Act