Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 246: President Donald J. Trump; commend
Last action March 18, 2025 · Senate Passed/Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution commends President Donald J. Trump for his re-election and his policy record, and directs a copy be sent to him. It creates no new state law.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution adopted by the Georgia Senate, not a bill that changes any law. It praises President Donald J. Trump's 2024 election win, his cabinet appointments, his first-term energy and judicial appointment record, his foreign policy approach, and his immigration enforcement actions. The resolution's only operative actions are symbolic: the Senate formally commends Trump for his re-election and 'successful conservative policies' and wishes him continued leadership, and it directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to him. It does not appropriate money, create programs, or amend the Georgia Code (O.C.G.A.) in any way.
What the bill does
- Formally commends President Donald J. Trump for his re-election and describes his policies as successful conservative policies.
- Extends the Georgia Senate's best wishes for his continued leadership.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to President Trump.
- Recites a list of Trump's actions and appointments as the basis for the commendation, without creating any new legal requirement in Georgia.
Who it affects
This resolution primarily affects President Donald J. Trump himself, who receives the commendation, and the Georgia Senate, whose Secretary must prepare and distribute a copy. It has no direct legal effect on Georgia residents, agencies, or businesses.
Why it matters
Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than substantive legislation, it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements on anyone. Its main effect is a formal, public statement of the Senate's position and goodwill toward the President.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses lay out the Senate's stated reasons for the commendation, covering the 2024 election, cabinet appointments, first-term energy policy, judicial appointments, foreign policy, and immigration enforcement.
- The resolving clause commends Trump for his re-election and conservative policies and wishes him continued leadership.
- A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to President Trump.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend the 45th and 47th President of the United States Donald J. Trump for his re-election and successful conservative policies and extend their best wishes for his continued leadership”
“the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to President Donald J. Trump”
Status timeline
- Senate Passed/Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Third Read (Senate)
- Senate Read Second Time (Senate)
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported (Senate)
- Senate Read and Referred (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Steve Gooch (R, SD-51)
- John F. Kennedy (R, SD-18)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-31)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-50)
- Brandon Beach (R, SD-21)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-49)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-4)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-6)
- Marty Harbin (R, SD-16)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-1)
- Sam Watson (R, SD-11)
- Timothy Bearden (R, SD-30)
- Mike Hodges (R, SD-3)
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-19)
- Rick Williams (R, SD-25)
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-42)
- Greg Dolezal (R, SD-27)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-29)
- John Albers (R, SD-56)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-13)
- Bill Cowsert (R, SD-46)
- Max Burns (R, SD-23)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-52)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-8)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-54)
- Lee Anderson (R, SD-24)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-48)
- Colton Moore (R, SD-53)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-45)
- Ed Setzler (R, SD-37)
- Frank Ginn (R, SD-47)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-32)
- Larry Walker, III (R, SD-20)
Votes
- Senate voteMarch 18, 2025
29 yea, 16 nay (6 not voting, 5 excused)
- Senate voteMarch 18, 2025
20 yea, 29 nay (2 not voting, 5 excused)
- Senate voteMarch 18, 2025
17 yea, 31 nay (3 not voting, 5 excused)
- Senate voteMarch 18, 2025
18 yea, 31 nay (2 not voting, 5 excused)
- Senate voteMarch 18, 2025
31 yea, 18 nay (3 not voting, 4 excused)
Topics
- Georgia Senate resolutions
- Donald Trump
- ceremonial legislation
- state government