Georgia CommonsSR246: SR246 President Donald J. Trump; commend
Last action March 18, 2025 · Senate Passed/Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally commends President Donald J. Trump for his re-election and policies, expressing the chamber's best wishes for his continued leadership.
In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate, not a change to Georgia law. It praises President Donald J. Trump for winning the 2024 election and taking office as the 47th President, citing his cabinet appointments, border security actions, energy policy record, judicial appointments, and foreign policy approach. The resolution's operative language simply states that the Senate commends Trump for his re-election and conservative policies and wishes him continued success in office. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to President Trump. The document contains no funding, penalties, or regulatory changes; it is a statement of the Senate's opinion.
What the bill does
- Formally commends President Donald J. Trump for his re-election and what the resolution calls his successful conservative policies.
- Extends the Georgia Senate's best wishes for Trump's continued leadership as president.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to President Trump.
- Contains no changes to Georgia statutes, funding, or regulations, consistent with its nature as a ceremonial resolution.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names President Donald J. Trump as its subject and the Secretary of the Senate, who must send him a copy. It does not impose obligations on Georgia residents, agencies, or businesses.
Why it matters
As a ceremonial resolution, this measure carries symbolic weight rather than legal effect. It does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or affect residents' rights or obligations; its practical outcome is a formal statement of praise sent to the President.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Trump's election, cabinet appointments, policy commitments, executive orders, energy initiatives, judicial appointments, and immigration and foreign policy actions.
- The first resolving clause has the Senate commend Trump for his re-election and conservative policies and wish him continued leadership.
- The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to President Trump.
Status timeline
- Senate Passed/Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Third Read (Senate)
- Senate Read Second Time (Senate)
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported (Senate)
- Senate Read and Referred (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
- John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- Brandon Beach (R, SD-021)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
- Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
- Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
- Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
- Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
- Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
- Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
- Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
- Colton Moore (R, SD-053)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
- Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
- Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
Votes
- Senate voteMarch 18, 2025
29 yea, 16 nay (6 not voting, 5 absent)
- Senate voteMarch 18, 2025
20 yea, 29 nay (2 not voting, 5 absent)
- Senate voteMarch 18, 2025
17 yea, 31 nay (3 not voting, 5 absent)
- Senate voteMarch 18, 2025
18 yea, 31 nay (2 not voting, 5 absent)
- Senate voteMarch 18, 2025
31 yea, 18 nay (3 not voting, 4 absent)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Georgia Senate
- Donald Trump
- state honors