HR406: HR406 Georgia Municipal Court Clerks Council Day at the state capitol; 02/27/25; recognize
Last action February 26, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes February 27, 2025, as Georgia Municipal Court Clerks Council Day at the state capitol, honoring municipal court clerks statewide.
In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives designates February 27, 2025, as Georgia Municipal Court Clerks Council Day at the state capitol. It praises the Georgia Municipal Court Clerks Council (GMCCC), an organization of municipal court clerks established in 2006, for its work supporting the administrative efficiency, ethical integrity, and public trust of Georgia's municipal courts. The resolution commends the council for advancing the administration of justice and supporting court administration and public safety across the state. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the Georgia Municipal Court Clerks Council. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition.
What the bill does
- Designates February 27, 2025, as Georgia Municipal Court Clerks Council Day at the state capitol.
- Formally commends the Georgia Municipal Court Clerks Council for its role in court administration and public safety.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the council.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the Georgia Municipal Court Clerks Council and its member municipal court clerks across Georgia, as well as the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for distribution.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its main real-world consequence is a public ceremony and printed recognition for municipal court clerks, a group the resolution says has extensive direct contact with the public.
Key provisions
- Recites the history and mission of the Georgia Municipal Court Clerks Council, established in 2006, in the whereas clauses.
- First resolving clause commends the council for its service to the administration of justice and the Georgia Judicial System.
- Second resolving clause designates February 27, 2025, as Georgia Municipal Court Clerks Council Day at the state capitol.
- Final resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the council.
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Bill Yearta (R, HD-152)
- Joseph Gullett (R, HD-019)
- Mike Cheokas (R, HD-151)
- Reynaldo Martinez (R, HD-111)
- Noel Williams (R, HD-148)
Topics
- municipal courts
- court clerks
- state capitol recognition
- Georgia Judicial System