Georgia CommonsHR 1800: Jones, Speaker Pro Tempore Jan; extraordinary service to the State of Georgia; occasion of her retirement; recognize
Last action March 19, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A House resolution honors outgoing Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones for more than two decades of service in the Georgia House of Representatives, marking her retirement.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones as she retires. It does not change any law; instead it recounts her career, including being first elected in 2002, becoming the first woman to serve as Speaker Pro Tempore in 2010, and serving as Georgia's first female Speaker of the House during a 2022 leadership transition. The resolution highlights her role in the creation of the City of Milton, her work on education policy such as strengthening the HOPE Scholarship and expanding Pre-K, and her personal background. It formally states that the House recognizes and commends her service and directs the Clerk of the House to provide her with an official copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones for her career of public service in the Georgia House of Representatives.
- States the House's gratitude and best wishes to Jones on the occasion of her retirement.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Jones.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement rather than a change to Georgia statute.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing and delivering a copy of the resolution to her.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians; it is a formal, symbolic tribute. Its practical significance is limited to publicly recording the Georgia House's recognition of a long-serving legislative leader's career and retirement.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Jones's legislative career, including her 2002 election and her historic 2010 election as the first woman to serve as Speaker Pro Tempore.
- The resolved clause formally states the House's recognition and commendation of Jones and extends gratitude on her retirement.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Jones.
From the bill
“Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones, the longest-serving Speaker Pro Tempore in United States history, is retiring after more than two decades of dedicated service in the Georgia House of Representatives”
“the members of this body recognize and commend Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones for her outstanding career of public service and extend their deepest gratitude and best wishes upon the occasion of her retirement”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Jon Burns (R, HD-159)
- Butch Parrish (R, HD-158)
- Katie Dempsey (R, HD-013)
- Lynn Smith (R, HD-070)
- Charles Martin (R, HD-049)
- Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)
Topics
- legislative honors
- Georgia House of Representatives
- Jan Jones retirement
- women in Georgia politics