Georgia CommonsSR 150: Georgia Addiction Counselors Association; commend
Last action February 11, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution commends the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association for 45 years of service supporting addiction counselors and people recovering from substance use disorders in Georgia.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate rather than a bill that changes state law. It recognizes the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association, an organization representing more than 1,500 addiction counselors, educators, and health care professionals across the state, on the occasion of its 45th anniversary. The resolution describes the range of work addiction professionals do, including prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery support in settings such as hospitals, clinics, prisons, probation agencies, and detoxification centers. It formally congratulates the association's leadership and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the organization. It does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association on 45 years of service to Georgia.
- Commends the association's leadership in supporting people seeking recovery from addiction across the state.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to the association.
- Does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose new requirements on any group.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association and its more than 1,500 member counselors, educators, and addiction-focused health care professionals. It has no binding effect on the public, state agencies, or any other organization.
Why it matters
Because this is a commendatory resolution, it carries symbolic recognition rather than legal or financial consequences. It does not change funding, licensing rules, or services for addiction treatment in Georgia; its practical effect is limited to an official statement of appreciation from the Senate.
Key provisions
- The preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) describes the addiction counseling workforce and the settings in which addiction professionals work, including hospitals, clinics, and prisons.
- The resolving clause formally congratulates the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association for 45 years of service and commends its leadership.
- A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available to the association.
From the bill
“the members of this body congratulate the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association for 45 years of service to the people of Georgia and commend its leadership in service to all those across Georgia seeking recovery from addiction”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
- Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
- Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
- Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
- Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
- Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
- Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
- Brandon Beach (R, SD-021)
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
Topics
- addiction recovery
- substance use disorder treatment
- Georgia Senate resolutions
- behavioral health workforce