Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 406: Georgia Municipal Court Clerks Council Day at the state capitol; 02/27/25; recognize
Last action February 26, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes February 27, 2025, as Georgia Municipal Court Clerks Council Day at the state capitol, honoring the group's role in supporting municipal courts statewide.
The summaries below were written by an AI model (claude-sonnet-5) from the text of the resolution and are not part of it. Quote the text, not the summary. The stored text is the Introduced version, the latest the General Assembly's website lists.
In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives designates February 27, 2025, as Georgia Municipal Court Clerks Council Day at the state capitol. The Georgia Municipal Court Clerks Council (GMCCC), founded in 2006, is made up of municipal court clerks from across the state who work to support administrative efficiency, ethical integrity, and public confidence in municipal courts. The resolution commends the council for its service to the administration of justice and court administration, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the council. It does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement honoring the organization and its members.
What the bill does
- Designates February 27, 2025, as Georgia Municipal Court Clerks Council Day at the state capitol.
- Formally commends the Georgia Municipal Court Clerks Council for its role in court administration and public safety.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the council.
Who it affects
The Georgia Municipal Court Clerks Council and its member municipal court clerks across the state are directly honored. The resolution does not impose obligations on courts, local governments, or the public.
Why it matters
This is a ceremonial recognition rather than a change in law or policy, so it does not alter how municipal courts operate. Its main effect is public acknowledgment of the council's work supporting court administration and public trust in the judiciary.
Key provisions
- First resolving clause has the House commend the Georgia Municipal Court Clerks Council for its service to the administration of justice.
- Second resolving clause designates February 27, 2025, as Georgia Municipal Court Clerks Council Day at the state capitol.
- Third resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available to the council.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend the Georgia Municipal Court Clerks Council for its invaluable service and dedication to advancing the administration of justice”
“municipal court clerks are at the forefront of direct interactions with the public, with more people engaging with these clerks than with all other courts combined”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Bill Yearta (R, HD-152)
- Joseph Gullett (R, HD-19)
- Mike Cheokas (R, HD-151)
- Reynaldo "Rey" Martinez (R, HD-111)
- Noel Williams, Jr. (R, HD-148)
Topics
- municipal courts
- court clerks
- state capitol recognition
- Georgia judiciary