--- title: HR 595. All veterans and their families in this state; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr595 cite_as: HR 595, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr595 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr595.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr595/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71364 date: 2025-03-13 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 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. 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All veterans and their families in this state; commend ## Text 25 LC 46 1191 House Resolution 595 By: Representative Glaize of the 67th A RESOLUTION Commending all veterans and their families in this state; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic m en and women who put2 their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in ha rm's way to protect the3 freedoms cherished by all United States citizens; and4 WHEREAS, Georgia has always provided its best and brightest sons and daughters to serve5 this country during times of war and peace in the United States Army, Marine Corps, Navy,6 Air Force, Coast Guard, Space Force, Army Reserve, and National Guard; and7 WHEREAS, all of Georgia's veterans, including personnel who served in times of peace or8 war, are to be highly commended for their service, sacrifice, a nd devotion to duty to this9 country; and10 WHEREAS, more than 600,000 veterans of the Armed Forces have ma de Georgia their11 home; and12 WHEREAS, the State of Georgia expresses its sincere appreciation for these individuals and13 the contributions that they have made to the state; and14 H. R. 595 - 1 - 25 LC 46 1191 WHEREAS, the selfless and heroic actions of Georgia veterans stand as a shining tribute to15 the strength of the human spirit and willpower, and it is abund antly fitting and proper that16 the outstanding accomplishments of these remarkable and disting uished Americans and17 Georgians be appropriately recognized and rewarded; and18 WHEREAS, at present, up to $17,500.00 a year of income received by an individual who is19 less than 62 years of age paid to such individual as retirement benefits from military service20 in the armed forces of the United States or the reserve components thereof may be exempt21 from state income taxes and an additional $17,500.00 a year may be exempted if such22 veteran has Georgia earned income otherwise included in his or her taxable income in an23 amount that exceeds $17,500.00; and24 WHEREAS, at present, up to $35,000.00 a year of income received by an individual who is25 between the ages of 62 and 65 is paid to such individual as retirement benefits from military26 service in the armed forces of the United States or the reserve components thereof; and27 WHEREAS, due in part to the challenges faced by Georgia veterans and veterans across the28 country during their service, they often need to retire prior to their contemporaries who did29 not serve in the armed forces; and30 WHEREAS, increasing these exemptions described in this resolution would recognize and31 honor the service of Georgia veterans.32 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that33 the members of this body commend and honor all Georgia veterans and their efficient,34 effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the residents of Georgia and citizens of35 the United States of America.36 H. R. 595 - 2 - 25 LC 46 1191 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized37 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the38 public and the press.39 H. R. 595 - 3 - ## 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 formally commends all veterans and their families in the state, honoring their military service and highlighting current state income tax exemptions for military retirement pay. ### Plain-language summary This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors the more than 600,000 veterans who have made Georgia their home. It praises their service and sacrifice and notes existing state tax breaks for military retirement income, such as exemptions of up to $17,500 a year for veterans under 62 and up to $35,000 a year for those between 62 and 65. The resolution does not change any law itself. It commends veterans and their families for their service and directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press. It also mentions that increasing these tax exemptions would further honor veterans, but it does not enact any such increase. ### What it does - Formally commends and honors all Georgia veterans and their families for their military service. - Describes existing state income tax exemptions on military retirement pay, without changing them. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. - Expresses the legislature's appreciation for the more than 600,000 veterans living in Georgia. ### Who it affects Georgia veterans of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Space Force, Army Reserve, and National Guard, along with their families, are the subject of this resolution's praise and recognition. ### Why it matters The resolution carries symbolic weight rather than legal effect. It publicly recognizes veterans' service and draws attention to existing tax exemptions on military retirement income, which could set the stage for future legislation to expand those benefits. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe current state tax exemptions: up to $17,500 a year for veterans under 62, with an additional $17,500 possible, and up to $35,000 a year for those between 62 and 65. - The resolution formally commends all Georgia veterans and their efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service. - The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies for distribution to the public and press. - The resolution notes that increasing the described tax exemptions would honor veterans' service, without itself enacting any change. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-13) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-13) - Sponsors: Lydia Glaize - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71364 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr595.md?full=1