Georgia CommonsHR 1707: Georgia Legislative Golf Caucus; encourage creation
Last action March 25, 2026 · House Committee Favorably Reported
A Georgia House resolution would encourage state lawmakers to form a Georgia Legislative Golf Caucus focused on the golf industry's role in tourism, jobs, and youth programs.
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In plain language
This resolution does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it encourages members of the House of Representatives to create a new voluntary group called the Georgia Legislative Golf Caucus. The resolution lays out reasons for the caucus, citing golf's economic impact in Georgia, major tournaments like the Masters, jobs tied to the golf industry, state investment in public golf courses, and youth golf programs such as First Tee and PGA Jr. League. The resolution sets basic ground rules for the caucus: membership is voluntary and open to any General Assembly member, the caucus would elect its own chairperson and vice chairperson, and it could set its own procedures. It also allows the caucus to work with golf courses, tourism groups, and youth programs. Finally, it directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to people involved in Georgia's golf community.
What the bill does
- Encourages members of the Georgia House of Representatives to create a new voluntary group called the Georgia Legislative Golf Caucus.
- Opens caucus membership to any member of the General Assembly who chooses to join.
- Allows the caucus to elect its own chairperson and vice chairperson and set additional procedures for its activities.
- Permits the caucus to collaborate with golf courses, tourism organizations, and youth golf programs across Georgia.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to stakeholders in Georgia's golf community.
Who it affects
Members of the Georgia General Assembly who might join the proposed caucus, the Clerk of the House who must distribute copies of the resolution, and golf-related groups such as golf courses, tourism organizations, and youth golf programs that could partner with the caucus.
Why it matters
The resolution does not create funding, rules, or legal obligations. Its practical effect is limited to setting up a voluntary lawmaker group that could later push for golf-related policies on tourism, youth programs, or outdoor recreation, though this text itself makes no such changes.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe golf's economic role in Georgia, including tournaments like the Masters and jobs in course operations, hospitality, and turf management.
- Resolved clause (1) makes caucus membership voluntary and open to all members of the General Assembly.
- Resolved clause (2) lets the caucus elect a chairperson and vice chairperson and adopt its own operating procedures.
- Resolved clause (3) allows the caucus to collaborate with golf organizations, courses, tourism entities, and youth programs.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to stakeholders in the Georgia golf community.
From the bill
“members of this body encourage the creation of the Georgia Legislative Golf Caucus”
“Membership in the Georgia Legislative Golf Caucus shall be voluntary and open to all members of the General Assembly”
Status timeline
- House Committee Favorably Reported (House)
- House Second Readers (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Stan Gunter (R, HD-008)
- Alan Powell (R, HD-033)
- Chris Erwin (R, HD-032)
- Matt Dubnik (R, HD-029)
- Noel Williams (R, HD-148)
- Tyler Smith (R, HD-018)
Topics
- golf industry
- tourism
- legislative caucus
- youth recreation programs