Georgia CommonsHR 1151: Hispanic Day at the state capitol; February 4, 2026; recognize
Last action January 28, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution designates February 4, 2026 as Hispanic Day at the state capitol, honoring the contributions of Georgia's Hispanic American community.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives formally recognizes February 4, 2026, as Hispanic Day at the state capitol. It does not create any new law, program, or funding; it is a ceremonial statement honoring the more than one million Georgians of Hispanic American heritage, describing their role in the state's economy, culture, and civic life, including work in carpet manufacturing, poultry processing, agriculture, retail, the military, and academia. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and the press. It has no enforcement mechanism, penalty, or budget attached, and it does not amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes February 4, 2026, as Hispanic Day at the state capitol through a House resolution.
- States the House's recognition of Hispanic Americans' economic, cultural, and civic contributions to Georgia.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
- Creates no new law, funding, program, or legal requirement; it is a symbolic declaration only.
Who it affects
The resolution names Georgia's Hispanic American community, estimated at more than one million people, including workers in carpet manufacturing, poultry processing, agriculture, retail, the military, law enforcement, corporations, nonprofits, and higher education. It also directs an action by the Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Why it matters
Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a change to Georgia law, its practical effect is limited to public recognition. It does not create funding, rights, or obligations, but it does result in an official state document distributed to the public and press marking the occasion.
Key provisions
- The preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) describes Hispanic Georgians' population size, workforce participation, voter turnout, and roles across industries and culture.
- The resolving clause formally recognizes February 4, 2026, as Hispanic Day at the state capitol.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and press.
- The resolution contains no funding appropriation, penalty, or amendment to the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize February 4, 2026, as Hispanic Day at the state capitol.”
“Georgia is home to more than one million people of Hispanic American heritage who are part of the economic, social, and cultural fabric of the state”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Reynaldo Martinez (R, HD-111)
- Johnny Chastain (R, HD-007)
- Rob Clifton (R, HD-131)
- Steven Sainz (R, HD-180)
- David Clark (R, HD-100)
- Scott Hilton (R, HD-048)
Topics
- Hispanic Day
- state capitol recognition
- Georgia House resolution
- Hispanic American heritage