--- title: HR 1843. Smith, Representative Lynn; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1843 cite_as: HR 1843, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1843 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1843.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1843/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74356 date: 2026-03-23 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1842.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1844.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 134 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1843.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1843 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-03-23 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Trey Rhodes - Jon Burns - John Corbett - Vance Smith - James Hatchett - Robert Dickey text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1843/2025 upstream_id: 2137371 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - Georgia House of Representatives - legislative commendation - Lynn Smith - retirement tribute --- # HR 1843. Smith, Representative Lynn; commend ## Text House Resolution 1843 By: Representatives Rhodes of the 124th, Burns of the 159th, Corbett of the 174th, Smith of the 138th, Hatchett of the 155th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Representative Lynn Smith; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Representative Lynn Smith has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that she has played in leadership and her deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and WHEREAS, she has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of her time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community and state as evidenced dramatically by her superlative service with the Georgia House of Representatives; and WHEREAS, Representative Smith was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 1996; and WHEREAS, during her tenure, Representative Smith has championed landmark legislation, including the Water Stewardship Act, the creation of the Regional Water Plans, and revisions to the Brownfield Act; and WHEREAS, she currently serves as chairman for the House Natural Resources and Environment Committee, and champions sound environmental policies that protect the environment as well as the economy of Georgia; and WHEREAS, she also serves on the Appropriations, Rules, Reapportionment, Small Business Development, Economic Development and Tourism, and Creative Arts and Entertainment Committees as well as the Special Committee on Resource Management; and WHEREAS, in addition to state committees, Representative Smith served as chair of the Southern Legislative conference Energy and Environment Committee, is the Vice Chairman of the Southern States Energy Board, and is a member of the National Conference of State Legislators; and WHEREAS, Representative Smith has served with honor and distinction with the Georgia House of Representatives, and her vision and unyielding commitment to the citizens of the State of Georgia will be sorely missed upon the occasion of her retirement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Representative Lynn Smith for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of and extend the most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Representative Lynn Smith. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution commends Representative Lynn Smith of the 138th District for nearly three decades of service in the General Assembly as she retires. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Representative Lynn Smith, who was elected to the House in 1996. It recounts her legislative record, including work on the Water Stewardship Act, the creation of Regional Water Plans, and revisions to the Brownfield Act, as well as her role chairing the House Natural Resources and Environment Committee and serving on several other committees and regional and national legislative organizations. The resolution formally recognizes and commends her public service and extends best wishes on the occasion of her retirement. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Representative Smith. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a symbolic statement of appreciation. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Representative Lynn Smith for her service in the Georgia House of Representatives since 1996. - Recounts specific legislative accomplishments, including the Water Stewardship Act, Regional Water Plans, and Brownfield Act revisions. - Notes her committee leadership roles, including chairing the House Natural Resources and Environment Committee. - Extends the House's best wishes to her for health and happiness upon her retirement. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names and honors Representative Lynn Smith. It also references the Georgia House of Representatives and its various committees on which she served, but it creates no obligations or effects for the general public. ### 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 documenting the House's recognition of a longtime legislator's career as she leaves office. ### Key provisions - The resolved clause states the House's recognition and commendation of Representative Smith's public service and wishes for her continued health and happiness. - The further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to Representative Smith. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-23) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-23) - Sponsors: Trey Rhodes, Jon Burns, John Corbett, Vance Smith, James Hatchett, Robert Dickey - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74356 > The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1843.md?full=1