--- title: SR 132. Georgia Council of Court Administrators; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr132 cite_as: SR 132, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr132 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr132.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr132/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69934 date: 2025-02-06 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 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. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr131.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr133.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr132.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 132 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: Senate bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-02-06 last_action: Senate Read and Adopted sponsors: - Harold Jones - Derek Mallow - Elena Parent - Freddie Sims - RaShaun Kemp text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR132/2025 upstream_id: 1958344 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - court administration - judicial system - legislative recognition - Georgia Senate resolution --- # SR 132. Georgia Council of Court Administrators; recognize ## Text Senate Resolution 132 By: Senators Jones II of the 22nd, Mallow of the 2nd, Parent of the 44th, Sims of the 12th and Kemp of the 38th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the Georgia Council of Court Administrators for its dedication to advancing court administration and enhancing the efficiency of judicial systems throughout the State of Georgia; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Georgia Council of Court Administrators (GCCA) was established in 1997 to promote the professional development of court administrators and ensure excellence in judicial administration across the State of Georgia; and WHEREAS, GCCA is dedicated to providing training, resources, and professional development opportunities to its members, enabling them to serve the courts and the citizens of Georgia more effectively; and WHEREAS, the council is recognized for its unwavering commitment to fostering collaboration among court professionals, justice partners, and stakeholders to address challenges and implement innovative solutions in judicial administration; and WHEREAS, GCCA plays a pivotal role in offering educational programs based on the National Association for Court Management (NACM) Core Competencies, equipping court administrators with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the evolving needs of the judiciary; and WHEREAS, the council has been instrumental in developing leadership within the courts by organizing conferences, workshops, and training sessions as well as by promoting best practices to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of Georgia's judicial system; and WHEREAS, the dedication of GCCA's leadership and members to the principles of fairness, professionalism, and innovation has significantly contributed to the improvement of court operations in Georgia; and WHEREAS, GCCA has provided valuable support and guidance to court professionals in adapting to challenges, including the integration of technology and the implementation of remote court services during unprecedented times; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this distinguished organization and its members be appropriately recognized for their outstanding contributions to the judicial system in Georgia. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend the Georgia Council of Court Administrators for its exemplary service and dedication to the administration of justice as well as extend their most sincere best wishes for continued success. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Georgia Council of Court Administrators. ## 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 Senate resolution recognizes and commends the Georgia Council of Court Administrators for its work training court administrators and improving judicial administration across Georgia. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes the Georgia Council of Court Administrators (GCCA), an organization founded in 1997 that trains court administrators and promotes professional standards in Georgia's court system. The resolution describes GCCA's work providing education based on national court management standards, organizing conferences and workshops, and helping courts adapt to challenges like adopting new technology and remote court services. The Senate formally commends GCCA for its service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the organization as a keepsake. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends the Georgia Council of Court Administrators for its work in judicial administration. - States the Senate's support and best wishes for the organization's continued success. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization. - Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or allocate any state funding. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names the Georgia Council of Court Administrators and its members. It also touches Georgia's broader court system, since the organization trains and supports court administrators working in the state's judiciary. ### Why it matters The resolution has no legal effect and changes no law or funding. Its practical impact is symbolic: it gives the Georgia Council of Court Administrators formal recognition from the state Senate for its role training and supporting court staff statewide. ### Key provisions - The resolved clause states the Senate recognizes and commends GCCA for its service to judicial administration in Georgia. - A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available to GCCA. - The whereas clauses describe GCCA's founding in 1997, its training programs, and its role during challenges like remote court services adoption. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-06) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-02-06) - Sponsors: Harold Jones, Derek Mallow, Elena Parent, Freddie Sims, RaShaun Kemp - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69934 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr132.md?full=1