SR247: SR247 Loeffler, Kelly; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a law that changes anyone's rights or obligations. It recounts Kelly Loeffler's background, growing up on a farm in Illinois, her education, her time as a United States Senator representing Georgia, and her appointment by the President as Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA). The resolution praises her record on small business policy, tax reform, deregulation, and her role in administering the Paycheck Protection Program during the COVID-19 pandemic. It formally resolves that the Senate commends her, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press. It carries no regulatory or funding effect.

• Formally commends Kelly Loeffler for her career, her time as a U.S. Senator from Georgia, and her current role as SBA Administrator.
• States the Senate's praise for her positions on small business support, tax reform, deregulation, and economic opportunity.
• Credits her with helping secure Paycheck Protection Program support for small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and press.

This resolution directly names Kelly Loeffler, a former U.S. Senator from Georgia and current Administrator of the federal Small Business Administration. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond the Senate's own administrative act of distributing copies.

As a commendation, this resolution does not change any law, create funding, or impose requirements on anyone. Its practical effect is limited to the Georgia Senate publicly recognizing Kelly Loeffler's career and directing that copies be distributed to the public and press.

• The resolution recites Loeffler's biography, education, and appointment as SBA Administrator by the President of the United States.
• It recounts her record as a U.S. Senator from Georgia on small business, tax reform, deregulation, and economic policy.
• It credits her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic in supporting the Paycheck Protection Program.
• The final resolving clause has the Senate commend her career and current SBA work.
• A further clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies to the public and press.

1. 2025-02-28Senate Passed/Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-28Senate Third Read (Senate)
3. 2025-02-27Senate Read Second Time (Senate)
4. 2025-02-26Senate Committee Favorably Reported (Senate)
5. 2025-02-24Senate Read and Referred (Senate)
6. 2025-02-21Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)Primary sponsor
• John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Brandon Beach (R, SD-021)
• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
• 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)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)

1. PassedSenate voteFebruary 28, 2025

   35 yea, 14 nay (6 not voting, 1 absent)

   Adoption: Senate Vote #112

• Kelly Loeffler
• Senate resolution
• Small Business Administration
• legislative commendation