Georgia CommonsSR 1071: Trott, Austin; recognize and commend
Last action March 31, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Austin Trott, deputy director of the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office, for 10 years of service to the Georgia State Senate.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia State Senate, not a change to any law. It honors Austin Trott, who began working for the Senate in 2015 as an aide to Senator Hunter Hill and has since worked in the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office, rising to deputy director in 2023. The resolution recounts his education at Georgia State University, his role helping create an apprenticeship program at the Technical College System of Georgia, and his family. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for Trott, which is the only concrete action the text requires.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Austin Trott for 10 years of service to the Georgia State Senate.
- States the Senate's commendation of his continued leadership within the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Austin Trott.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic statement by the Senate.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Austin Trott, a Senate Budget and Evaluation Office staff member, and references his family. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare a copy for distribution. It has no effect on the public at large.
Why it matters
This resolution has no practical impact on Georgia residents, businesses, or agencies. Its significance is limited to publicly honoring a longtime legislative staff member and formally documenting the Senate's appreciation for his work.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Trott's 10-year career, starting as a senate aide in 2015 and becoming deputy director of the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office in 2023.
- The resolved clause has the Senate recognize and commend Trott for his service and leadership.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Trott.
- The resolution contains no funding, penalties, or changes to Georgia statutes.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Austin Trott for his 10 years of outstanding service to the Georgia State Senate and his continued leadership within the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
- Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
- Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
- Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
- Steven McNeel (R, SD-018)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
- Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
- Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
- David Lucas (D, SD-026)
- Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
Topics
- legislative resolution
- Georgia State Senate
- commendation