Georgia CommonsHR 1572: Jones, Speaker Pro Tempore Jan; historic leadership and lasting contributions to the State of Georgia; recognize
Last action March 3, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones for her decades of legislative service and her historic role as the first woman to serve in that position and as Acting Speaker.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement by the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Representative Jan Jones, who has represented House District 47 since 2002. It highlights her election as Speaker Pro Tempore in January 2010, when she became the first woman to hold that position, and her later service as Acting Speaker of the House following the death of Speaker David Ralston in November 2022, another first for a woman in that role. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally commends Jones for her leadership and service, notes that it is being adopted during Women's History Month, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to her.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones for her tenure as Acting Speaker and her ongoing service as Speaker Pro Tempore.
- Recognizes Jones as the first woman elected Speaker Pro Tempore of the Georgia House, in January 2010.
- Recognizes Jones as the first woman to serve as Acting Speaker of the Georgia House, following Speaker David Ralston's death in November 2022.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Jones.
Who it affects
This resolution directly concerns Representative Jan Jones, who represents House District 47. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
Why it matters
As a ceremonial resolution, this measure does not alter any law, create funding, or impose requirements on Georgians. Its practical effect is limited to an official House record honoring Jones's career and directing the Clerk to give her a copy of the resolution.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites Jones's biography, including her birth in Warner Robins and her education at the University of Georgia and Georgia State University.
- It notes she was first elected to the Georgia House in 2002 and has represented House District 47 since then.
- It states she was elected Speaker Pro Tempore in January 2010, becoming the first woman to hold that role.
- It states she became the first woman to serve as Acting Speaker of the Georgia House after Speaker David Ralston's death in November 2022, serving until January 2023.
- The resolving clauses commend her service and direct the Clerk of the House to make a copy available to her.
From the bill
“in January 2010, Representative Jones shattered the marble ceiling of the Georgia State Capitol by being elected Speaker Pro Tempore, becoming the first woman to serve in that role”
“Jan Jones made Her-Story once again when she was elevated to become the first woman to serve as Acting Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Angela Moore (D, HD-091)
- Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
- Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)
Topics
- Georgia House of Representatives
- women in politics
- legislative honors
- Women's History Month