Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 321: Habitat for Humanity Georgia Day; recognize March 5, 2025
Last action March 3, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution recognizes March 5, 2025 as Habitat for Humanity Georgia Day at the state capitol, honoring the group's affordable housing work across the state.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It commends Habitat for Humanity Georgia and its local affiliates for their work providing affordable housing and supporting community development throughout the state. The resolution recognizes March 5, 2025 as Habitat for Humanity Georgia Day at the state capitol, tied to an event where the organization plans to frame a house on the capitol grounds to draw attention to affordable housing needs. The Senate directs its Secretary to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. The resolution does not create any new program, funding, or legal requirement.
What the bill does
- Commends Habitat for Humanity Georgia and its Georgia affiliates for their work on affordable housing and community development.
- Formally recognizes March 5, 2025 as Habitat for Humanity Georgia Day at the state capitol.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press.
- Creates no new legal requirement, funding, or program; it is a statement of recognition rather than a change to Georgia law.
Who it affects
Habitat for Humanity Georgia and its local affiliates, who receive formal recognition, along with Senate members, volunteers, and community leaders participating in the March 5, 2025 house-framing event at the state capitol.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic weight rather than legal force. It publicly highlights affordable housing as an issue and honors the organization's work, potentially raising awareness among lawmakers and the public without altering any housing policy or funding.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Habitat for Humanity Georgia's advocacy for affordable housing and its planned house-framing event on the capitol grounds on March 5, 2025.
- The resolved clause commends the organization and officially designates March 5, 2025 as Habitat for Humanity Georgia Day at the state capitol.
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
From the bill
“recognizing March 5, 2025, as Habitat for Humanity Georgia Day at the state capitol”
“framing a house on the Georgia State Capitol grounds, symbolizing the importance of affordable housing and the need for continued support and legislative action”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-43)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-17)
- Freddie Powell Sims (D, SD-12)
- Harold Jones II (D, SD-22)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-34)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-9)
- Jason Esteves (D, SD-35)
- Nabilah Parkes (D, SD-7)
- Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-5)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-15)
- Emanuel Jones (D, SD-10)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-55)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-38)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-40)
- Michael 'Doc' Rhett (D, SD-33)
- Donzella James (D, SD-28)
- David Lucas (D, SD-26)
Topics
- affordable housing
- Habitat for Humanity
- state capitol recognition
- community development