Georgia CommonsHR 1267: Emergency Management Association of Georgia; Emergency Management Association Day at the state capitol; 02/26/26; recognize
Last action February 5, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends the Emergency Management Association of Georgia and designates February 26, 2026 as Emergency Management Association Day at the state capitol.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It praises the Emergency Management Association of Georgia, a professional group for emergency management workers, for its work promoting professional development, networking, and advocacy for the field. The resolution formally designates February 26, 2026 as Emergency Management Association Day at the state capitol. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the association, giving them an official keepsake of the recognition.
What the bill does
- Commends the Emergency Management Association of Georgia for its work supporting emergency management professionals.
- Designates February 26, 2026 as Emergency Management Association Day at the state capitol.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the association.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the Emergency Management Association of Georgia and its members. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare the commemorative copy, and indirectly touches local emergency management agencies and the State of Georgia Emergency Management Agency mentioned in the text.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding changes; it is a symbolic gesture. Its practical effect is limited to an official day of recognition at the capitol and a commemorative document for the association, honoring the group's role in disaster preparedness and response.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the association's mission, values, and role advising local emergency management agencies and the State of Georgia Emergency Management Agency.
- The resolving clause commends the association and formally designates February 26, 2026 as Emergency Management Association Day at the state capitol.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available to the association.
From the bill
“recognizing February 26, 2026, as Emergency Management Association Day at the state capitol”
“the Emergency Management Association of Georgia is an integral part of the complex system of emergency management that provides for the safety and security of Georgian citizens”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Kimberly New (R, HD-040)
- Clint Crowe (R, HD-118)
- Alan Powell (R, HD-033)
- Bill Hitchens (R, HD-161)
- Gary Richardson (R, HD-125)
- Steven Sainz (R, HD-180)
Topics
- emergency management
- state capitol recognition
- legislative resolution
- disaster preparedness