Georgia CommonsSR 1023: Atlanta Earth Day and Women's Celebration at the Capitol Day; recognize March 25, 2026
Last action March 25, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution recognizes March 25, 2026, as Atlanta Earth Day and Women's Celebration at the Capitol Day, honoring efforts to raise awareness about extreme heat risks in Georgia.
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In plain language
This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally recognizes March 25, 2026, as Atlanta Earth Day and Women's Celebration at the Capitol Day, an event that brings together elected officials, students, and business and advocacy leaders at the Georgia Capitol. The resolution highlights concerns about rising temperatures and the urban heat island effect, particularly their impact on older women, pregnant women, outdoor and farm workers, and low income residents. It notes that Georgia cities and counties currently have no Heat Action Plans or Chief Heat Officers to coordinate heat response. The resolution commends Hugi Hernandez, founder of Egreenews, and various named partners and organizations for their work promoting public understanding of heat risks. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
What the bill does
- Formally designates March 25, 2026, as Atlanta Earth Day and Women's Celebration at the Capitol Day in Georgia.
- Commends Hugi Hernandez and Egreenews, along with named partners and organizations, for promoting public awareness of extreme heat risks.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press.
- Does not create any new law, funding, or requirement for a statewide Heat Action Plan, but states support for such an effort.
Who it affects
This resolution names Hugi Hernandez, Egreenews, and a list of Georgia individuals and organizations working on climate and heat risk awareness. It also references groups vulnerable to heat, such as older women, pregnant women, outdoor and farm workers, and low income residents, though it creates no binding obligations for them.
Why it matters
Because this is a commemorative resolution, it has no direct legal effect on Georgians. It publicly acknowledges concerns about extreme heat and urban heat islands and signals Senate interest in ideas like statewide Heat Action Plans, but any actual policy change would require separate legislation.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe rising heat risks in Georgia and the lack of Heat Action Plans or Chief Heat Officers in Georgia cities and counties.
- The resolved clause recognizes March 25, 2026, as Atlanta Earth Day and Women's Celebration at the Capitol Day.
- The resolution commends Hugi Hernandez and named partners for promoting risk literacy and supporting a potential Heat Action Plan.
- A final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
From the bill
“the cities and counties of the State of Georgia currently lack Heat Action Plans or designated Chief Heat Officers to lead heat prevention, response, and adaptation strategies”
“the members of this body recognize March 25, 2026, as Atlanta Earth Day and Women's Celebration at the Capitol Day”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
Topics
- extreme heat awareness
- commemorative resolution
- climate resilience
- Georgia Capitol events