Georgia CommonsHR 268: Georgia Green Industry Association; commend
Last action February 13, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends the Georgia Green Industry Association, a statewide horticulture trade group, and welcomes its members to the state capitol for a February 2025 advocacy day.
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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 recognizes the Georgia Green Industry Association, described as the umbrella trade organization for Georgia's horticulture industry, whose members include landscapers, irrigation contractors, nursery growers, greenhouse operators, garden centers, and flower growers. The resolution notes that the association's members planned to visit the state capitol on February 18, 2025, to meet with elected officials and promote the economic and environmental benefits of horticulture. The House formally commends the association for its work and welcomes its members to the capitol. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the association, but it creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends the Georgia Green Industry Association for its work supporting Georgia's horticulture industry.
- States the House's welcome to association members visiting the state capitol on February 18, 2025.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the association.
- Creates no changes to Georgia law, funding, or regulations, since it is a commendatory resolution rather than a bill.
Who it affects
The Georgia Green Industry Association and its members, including landscape professionals, irrigation contractors, wholesale nursery growers, greenhouse operators, retail garden center owners, and flower growers, along with the Clerk of the House of Representatives who must distribute the resolution.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally; it is a symbolic gesture of recognition from the House. Its main practical impact is a formal welcome and printed copy given to the association marking its advocacy visit to the capitol.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the association as the umbrella trade group for Georgia's horticulture industry, covering landscapers, irrigation contractors, nursery growers, greenhouse operators, garden centers, and flower growers.
- The resolving clause formally commends the association and welcomes its members to the state capitol.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the association.
From the bill
“the Georgia Green Industry Association is a state-wide trade organization for the horticulture industry in Georgia”
“the members of this body recognize and commend the Georgia Green Industry Association for its commitment to Georgia horticulture”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Robert Dickey (R, HD-134)
- Jutt Howard (R, HD-071)
- David Huddleston (R, HD-072)
- Charles Cannon (R, HD-172)
- Mack Jackson (D, HD-128)
- David Jenkins (R, HD-136)
Topics
- horticulture
- agriculture
- commendation resolution
- Georgia Green Industry Association