Georgia CommonsHR 1612: Boy Scouts of America in Georgia; Scouts Day at the Capitol; 03/09/26; recognize
Last action March 6, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes March 9, 2026 as Scouts Day at the Capitol and commends the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia for its service across the state.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It praises the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia, noting the organization has over 40,000 scouts, more than 3,500 adult leaders, and more than 600 units across the state. The resolution formally designates March 9, 2026 as Scouts Day at the Capitol, an annual event where scouts visit the Capitol to learn about government and talk with their representatives. It encourages elected officials to participate in the day's events, and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and press.
What the bill does
- Commends the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia for its commitment to Scouting values and its service to communities across the state.
- Formally recognizes March 9, 2026 as Scouts Day at the Capitol.
- Encourages all elected officials to take part in the day's events at the Capitol.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
Who it affects
The Boy Scouts of America in Georgia, including its roughly 40,000 scouts, more than 3,500 adult leaders, and over 600 units, along with members of the Georgia House of Representatives and other elected officials invited to take part in the Capitol event.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding effect but gives the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia formal recognition from the state legislature and sets up a day where scouts can meet with their representatives at the Capitol.
Key provisions
- The first resolving clause has the House commend the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia for its commitment to Scouting and service to the state.
- The second resolving clause designates March 9, 2026 as Scouts Day at the Capitol and urges elected officials to participate.
- The third resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for the public and press.
From the bill
“the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia are the most active group in the state with over 40,000 scouts and more than 3,500 adult leaders in more than 600 units”
“the members of this body recognize March 9, 2026, as Scouts Day at the Capitol and encourage all elected officials to take part in the events”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)
- James Hatchett (R, HD-155)
- Mark Newton (R, HD-127)
- Bill Yearta (R, HD-152)
- Kasey Carpenter (R, HD-004)
- Matt Dubnik (R, HD-029)
Topics
- Boy Scouts of America
- Scouts Day at the Capitol
- youth organizations
- ceremonial resolution