SR280: SR280 Entertainment Tourism Day; recognize February 28, 2025

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It praises the Entertainment Tourism Alliance of Georgia (ETAG) for its work supporting Georgia's film, television, music, digital media, and live entertainment industries, which the resolution says generate billions of dollars in economic impact and thousands of jobs in the state. The Senate resolves to commend ETAG for its efforts and to recognize February 28, 2025 as Entertainment Tourism Day at the state capitol. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to ETAG. The resolution creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties; it is a formal honor and statement of appreciation.

• Commends the Entertainment Tourism Alliance of Georgia (ETAG) for its work supporting Georgia's entertainment and tourism industries.
• Designates February 28, 2025 as Entertainment Tourism Day at the state capitol.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to ETAG.
• Creates no binding legal obligations, funding, or regulatory changes; it is a symbolic recognition rather than a law.

The resolution directly names the Entertainment Tourism Alliance of Georgia and, by extension, Georgia's film, television, music, and live entertainment industries whose work ETAG promotes. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must distribute a copy of the resolution.

The resolution has no legal effect on individuals or businesses; it is a public statement of recognition. Its practical significance is symbolic, giving ETAG and Georgia's entertainment tourism sector formal acknowledgment from the state Senate rather than any new funding, rule, or requirement.

• The preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) describes ETAG's mission and the economic contribution of Georgia's entertainment and tourism industries.
• The resolving clause formally commends ETAG and designates February 28, 2025 as Entertainment Tourism Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to ETAG.

1. 2025-02-27Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-26Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Brandon Beach (R, SD-021)Primary sponsor
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)

• entertainment tourism
• film industry
• Georgia Senate resolutions
• tourism economy