Georgia CommonsSR 258: Georgia Airports Association Day; recognize February 27, 2025
Last action February 26, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution designates February 27, 2025 as Georgia Airports Association Day, honoring the organization and the state's network of airports.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes February 27, 2025 as Georgia Airports Association Day, citing the state's 95 general aviation airports and 103 total publicly owned airports, including eight commercial service airports, and their role in the state's economy. The resolution states that these airports generate a combined $73.7 billion in annual economic activity and support more than 450,000 jobs with $20.2 billion in payroll. It also credits the Georgia Airports Association, founded in 1990, with supporting airport development and providing training and networking resources to its members. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Airports Association.
What the bill does
- Designates February 27, 2025 as Georgia Airports Association Day in a Senate resolution.
- States figures on Georgia's airport system, including 95 general aviation airports and 103 total publicly owned airports.
- Credits the Georgia Airports Association, founded in 1990, with supporting airport growth and providing training and networking resources.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Airports Association.
Who it affects
The resolution primarily affects the Georgia Airports Association and its members, along with the operators of Georgia's public and commercial airports. It does not impose any obligations on the general public, businesses, or government agencies beyond the Senate's own administrative action.
Why it matters
As a ceremonial resolution, this measure carries no legal force and creates no new rules, funding, or requirements. Its main effect is a formal, public acknowledgment by the Georgia Senate of the airport industry's economic role and the Georgia Airports Association's work.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites background facts about Georgia's airports, including economic activity and job figures, in its introductory 'whereas' clauses.
- The operative resolving clause recognizes February 27, 2025 as Georgia Airports Association Day.
- A further clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the Georgia Airports Association.
From the bill
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize February 27, 2025, as Georgia Airports Association Day.”
“these airports provide the state with a combined $73.7 billion in annual economic activity as well as with more than 450,000 jobs, representing $20.2 billion in payroll”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
- Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
- Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
Topics
- airports
- aviation industry
- Georgia Senate resolutions
- economic development