Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 400: Riley, Lynne; recognize
Last action March 20, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors Lynne Riley, a longtime state official, on her retirement after 21 years of public service including roles as State Treasurer and Revenue Commissioner.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Lynne Riley for her 21 years of public service in Georgia government, including time as a Fulton County Commissioner, a State Representative, State Revenue Commissioner, State Treasurer, and President of the Georgia Student Finance Commission. The resolution highlights her work leading the HOPE Scholarship Program and helping create the GEORGIA MATCH direct college admissions program, and notes she was the first woman to hold both the State Treasurer and Revenue Commissioner posts. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to give Riley a copy of the resolution as a keepsake, but it does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Lynne Riley by name for her 21 years of service in various Georgia government roles.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Lynne Riley.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a bill.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Lynne Riley, a former Fulton County Commissioner, State Representative, Revenue Commissioner, State Treasurer, and Georgia Student Finance Commission president. It has no effect on other Georgians or state agencies beyond this ceremonial recognition.
Why it matters
Resolutions like this one carry symbolic rather than legal weight. It does not change any Georgia law, program, or funding, but it formally records the Senate's appreciation for Riley's public career, including her role in the HOPE Scholarship and GEORGIA MATCH programs.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites Riley's 21 years of service across five different Georgia government positions.
- It credits her leadership with the HOPE Scholarship Program awarding over $4.3 billion to 459,408 students since her 2020 appointment.
- It credits her with helping implement the GEORGIA MATCH direct admissions program.
- The final resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Lynne Riley.
From the bill
“over $4.3 billion has been awarded to 459,408 students through the HOPE Scholarship Program since Lynne Riley was appointed by Governor Brian P. Kemp to serve as President of the Georgia Student Finance Commission in July 2020”
“Lynne Riley was the first woman to be appointed Georgia State Treasurer and Georgia State Revenue Commissioner”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- John Albers (R, SD-56)
- John F. Kennedy (R, SD-18)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-31)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-6)
- Steve Gooch (R, SD-51)
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-19)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-4)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-52)
- Max Burns (R, SD-23)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-32)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-8)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-48)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-54)
- Lee Anderson (R, SD-24)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-13)
- Marty Harbin (R, SD-16)
- Freddie Powell Sims (D, SD-12)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-15)
- Donzella James (D, SD-28)
- Michael 'Doc' Rhett (D, SD-33)
- Emanuel Jones (D, SD-10)
- Bill Cowsert (R, SD-46)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-43)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-55)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-34)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-17)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-50)
Topics
- legislative resolution
- HOPE Scholarship
- Georgia Student Finance Commission
- state government retirement