HR 1238: Public Policy Club at Georgia State University; commitment to civic engagement, public service, and policy education; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring a specific student group, the Public Policy Club at Georgia State University. It does not change any law. The text explains why the House is recognizing the club: it gives students chances to engage with public policy, governance, and the legislative process, serves as a nonpartisan forum for discussing policy issues, and connects students with policymakers and community leaders. The resolution formally states that the House commends the club for its work supporting civic education and public engagement. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the club and to Georgia State University's administration.

• Formally commends and recognizes the Public Policy Club at Georgia State University for its civic engagement and policy education work.
• States the House's view that the club promotes nonpartisan discussion of public policy issues affecting Georgia.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the club and university administration.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic statement rather than a change to the Official Code of Georgia.

The resolution directly names the Public Policy Club at Georgia State University and Georgia State University's administration, who would receive copies of it. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or state agencies.

Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it does not change anyone's rights, obligations, or funding. Its practical effect is limited to publicly recognizing the student club and providing it and the university with an official copy of the House's statement.

• The whereas clauses describe the club's activities, including civic engagement, nonpartisan policy discussion, and connecting students with policymakers.
• The first resolving clause has the House formally commend and recognize the club for its civic and educational work.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the club and Georgia State University's administration.

1. 2026-02-04House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-04House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-04House Hopper (House)

• Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)Primary sponsor
• Samuel Park (D, HD-107)
• Jan Jones (R, HD-047)
• Robert Flournoy (D, HD-074)
• Eric Bell (D, HD-075)
• Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)

• Georgia State University
• civic engagement
• student organizations
• legislative commendation