Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 69: Biomedical Research Day; every third Thursday in April; recognize
Last action March 3, 2025 · House Passed/Adopted
A Georgia House resolution designates every third Thursday in April as Biomedical Research Day, honoring biomedical researchers and animal care professionals in the state.
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In plain language
This resolution does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it formally recognizes every third Thursday in April as Biomedical Research Day in Georgia. The House uses the day to highlight the role of biomedical research, including animal studies, in developing medical treatments for people and animals. The resolution commends biomedical technicians, animal care technicians, biomedical veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and cage wash technicians for their work in the field. It also encourages educational efforts about careers in biomedical research and animal care, and calls on individuals, organizations, and policymakers to support the day's goals. The Clerk of the House is directed to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
What the bill does
- Designates every third Thursday in April as Biomedical Research Day in Georgia.
- Commends specific professions, including biomedical technicians, animal care technicians, biomedical veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and cage wash technicians, for their work.
- Encourages educational initiatives about the role of animals in biomedical research and related career paths.
- Calls on individuals, organizations, and policymakers to support and recognize the day.
- Directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
Who it affects
The resolution mainly touches biomedical researchers, animal care technicians, veterinary technicians, biomedical veterinarians, and cage wash technicians whose work it commends, as well as educational organizations and policymakers it calls on to support the day.
Why it matters
While the resolution carries no legal requirements or funding, it gives official recognition to biomedical research professionals and animal studies, which supporters use to raise public awareness and highlight career paths in the field.
Key provisions
- Item 1 recognizes every third Thursday in April as Biomedical Research Day.
- Item 2 acknowledges the role of animal studies in developing treatments and pledges support for compassionate animal care in research.
- Item 3 commends specific categories of biomedical and animal care workers for their contributions.
- Item 4 encourages educational initiatives on animal research careers and animal welfare.
- Item 5 calls on individuals, organizations, and policymakers to support the day.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
From the bill
“Recognize every third Thursday in April as Biomedical Research Day”
“Commend the dedication and hard work of biomedical technicians, animal care technicians, biomedical veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and cage wash technicians”
Status timeline
- House Passed/Adopted (House)
- House Third Readers (House)
- House Committee Favorably Reported (House)
- House Second Readers (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Imani Barnes (D, HD-86)
- Kim Schofield (D, HD-63)
- Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)
- David Huddleston (R, HD-72)
- Park Cannon (D, HD-58)
- Omari Crawford (D, HD-89)
Votes
- House voteMarch 3, 2025
171 yea, 1 nay (2 not voting, 6 excused)
Topics
- biomedical research
- animal research
- veterinary professions
- legislative resolutions
- science education