--- title: HR 1021. Georgia Association of Broadcasters Day; January 26, 2026; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1021 cite_as: HR 1021, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1021 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1021.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1021/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72228 date: 2026-01-14 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1020.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1022.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1021.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1021 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-01-14 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Rick Jasperse text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1021/2025 upstream_id: 2080502 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - ceremonial resolution - broadcasting - Georgia Association of Broadcasters - media recognition --- # HR 1021. Georgia Association of Broadcasters Day; January 26, 2026; recognize ## Text House Resolution 1021 By: Representative Jasperse of the 11th A RESOLUTION Recognizing January 26, 2026, as Georgia Association of Broadcasters Day; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Georgia Association of Broadcasters is comprised of an exemplary group of citizens who contribute to the general well-being of our state by informing the public and fostering insightful dialogue regarding the day's most pressing issues; and WHEREAS, the Georgia Association of Broadcasters, the nation's first and oldest broadcast association, works diligently to represent the interests of local Georgia radio and television licensees and is comprised of over 400 broadcasters across the state; and WHEREAS, these local radio and television broadcasters play a vital role in times of great struggle, including natural disasters and severe weather events, providing critical information and guidance to keep communities safe; and WHEREAS, their service is equally essential during political election years, ensuring that citizens remain informed and engaged while promoting thoughtful discussion on issues of importance; and WHEREAS, through their roles as respected and trusted broadcasters, members of the Georgia Association of Broadcasters positively impact our state and local communities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body honor and commend the Georgia Association of Broadcasters for utilizing their roles as respected and well-known broadcasters and recognize January 26, 2026, as Georgia Association of Broadcasters Day. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Georgia Association of Broadcasters. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution recognizes January 26, 2026, as Georgia Association of Broadcasters Day, honoring the group's role in informing the public and supporting communities during emergencies and elections. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a bill that changes state law. It designates January 26, 2026, as Georgia Association of Broadcasters Day in recognition of the organization, which represents more than 400 local radio and television broadcasters across Georgia and is described as the nation's first and oldest broadcast association. The resolution praises broadcasters for keeping the public informed during natural disasters and severe weather, and for supporting civic engagement during elections. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the Georgia Association of Broadcasters. The resolution does not create any new legal requirements, funding, or penalties; it is a formal statement of recognition. ### What it does - Designates January 26, 2026, as Georgia Association of Broadcasters Day in the state of Georgia. - Formally commends the Georgia Association of Broadcasters for its role in public information and community service. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the association. - Creates no new laws, funding, or legal obligations; it is purely a symbolic recognition. ### Who it affects The Georgia Association of Broadcasters and its member radio and television stations are the direct subject of the recognition. The resolution has no legal effect on other individuals, businesses, or government agencies. ### Why it matters Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is limited to public acknowledgment of the broadcasters' role during emergencies and elections, plus a formal copy sent to the association. ### Key provisions - The resolution's preamble (the 'whereas' clauses) describes the Georgia Association of Broadcasters as representing over 400 Georgia radio and television licensees. - The operative resolving clause formally recognizes January 26, 2026, as Georgia Association of Broadcasters Day. - A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to the association. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-01-14) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-01-14) - Sponsors: Rick Jasperse - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72228 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1021.md?full=1