Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 675: Hatcher, Keith; retirement; commend
Last action March 20, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Keith Hatcher, a longtime lobbyist for the Georgia Association of REALTORS, on his retirement after decades of legislative advocacy.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Keith Hatcher, who spent nearly 30 years leading the Governmental Affairs Department for the Georgia Association of REALTORS (GAR) before opening his own consulting firm in 2016 and retiring in 2024. The resolution recounts his education, his career lobbying on real estate related legislation such as the Commercial Brokers Lien Rights Act and the Landlord Tenant Act, and his service on various boards and committees. It formally commends him for his public service and directs the Clerk of the House to provide him a copy of the resolution. It does not change any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Keith Hatcher for his public service to the State of Georgia upon his retirement.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Keith Hatcher.
- Recounts his career history, including his decades leading GAR's Governmental Affairs Department and his legislative advocacy work.
- Makes no changes to Georgia statutes, funding, or regulations, as it is a ceremonial honor rather than a law.
Who it affects
This resolution directly concerns Keith Hatcher, a retired lobbyist for the Georgia Association of REALTORS. It does not create obligations or effects for any other Georgians, agencies, or businesses.
Why it matters
This is a symbolic honor with no legal or regulatory effect. It does not change any law, create funding, or impose requirements; its significance is limited to publicly recognizing one individual's career in Georgia's legislative and real estate community.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites Hatcher's education, career history at the Georgia Association of REALTORS, and civic involvement.
- The resolving clause formally commends Hatcher for his public service and extends best wishes on his retirement.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Hatcher.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Keith Hatcher for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Alan Powell (R, HD-33)
- Dale Washburn (R, HD-144)
- Buddy DeLoach (R, HD-167)
- Butch Parrish (R, HD-158)
- Kasey Carpenter (R, HD-4)
- Gerald Greene (R, HD-154)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- real estate lobbying
- Georgia Association of REALTORS
- retirement honor