--- title: SR 418. Buc-ee's Day; recognize March 20, 2025 collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr418 cite_as: SR 418, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr418 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr418.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr418/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71430 date: 2025-03-20 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr417.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr419.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr418.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 418 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: Senate bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-03-20 last_action: Senate Read and Adopted sponsors: - John Kennedy - Larry Walker - Steve Gooch - Randy Robertson - Jason Anavitarte text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR418/2025 upstream_id: 2010614 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - economic development - Monroe County - ceremonial resolution - tourism - business investment --- # SR 418. Buc-ee's Day; recognize March 20, 2025 ## Text 25 LC 112 3421 Senate Resolution 418 By: Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Walker III of the 20th, Gooch of the 51st, Robertson of the 29th and Anavitarte of the 31st A RESOLUTION Recognizing March 20, 2025, as Buc-ee's Day at the Georgia Stat e Capitol; and for other1 purposes.2 WHEREAS, founded in 1982 in Clute, Texas, Buc-ee's has become a nationally recognized3 travel center brand known for its unparalleled customer service , pristine facilities, and4 commitment to community investment; and5 WHEREAS, Buc-ee's has successfully expanded into multiple states, including Georgia, with6 established locations in Warner Robins and Calhoun and upcoming travel centers in Monroe7 County and Brunswick, strengthening its presence and economic impact in the state; and8 WHEREAS, Buc-ee's has announced plans to open a new 74,000-square-foot travel center9 in Monroe County, Georgia, on a 30-acre site off Interstate 75 at Rumble Road, featuring 12010 fuel pumps and bringing approximately 200 full-time jobs with c ompetitive wages and11 benefits to the local economy; and12 WHEREAS, the Buc-ee's Monroe County location is projected to ge nerate approximately13 $4 million annually in local tax revenue, supporting economic d evelopment and essential14 public services in the region; and15 S. R. 418 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3421 WHEREAS, Buc-ee's has committed $10 million toward significant infrastructure16 improvements in Monroe County, including widening Rumble Road, enhancing the I-7517 interchange, installing traffic signals, and constructing a rou ndabout at the store entrance,18 demonstrating its dedication to responsible development and community partnership; and19 WHEREAS, Buc-ee's investment in Georgia contributes to increased tourism, job creation,20 and business growth, benefiting local communities and reinforcing Georgia's reputation as21 a prime location for business expansion; and22 WHEREAS, Buc-ee's embodies the entrepreneurial spirit and economic vitality that make23 Georgia a leader in business and commerce, aligning with the state's commitment to fostering24 growth and innovation.25 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body26 recognize March 20, 2025, as Buc-ee's Day at the Georgia State Capitol and commend27 Buc-ee's for its continued investment in Georgia and its role i n enhancing economic28 development and tourism.29 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed30 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Buc-ee's.31 S. R. 418 - 2 - ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia Senate resolution designates March 20, 2025 as Buc-ee's Day at the State Capitol, honoring the Texas-based travel center chain's expansion and investment in Georgia. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes March 20, 2025 as Buc-ee's Day at the Georgia State Capitol, commending the travel center company for its growing presence in the state, including locations in Warner Robins and Calhoun and planned travel centers in Monroe County and Brunswick. The resolution highlights Buc-ee's planned 74,000-square-foot travel center in Monroe County, expected to bring about 200 jobs and roughly $4 million a year in local tax revenue, along with a $10 million commitment to nearby road and interchange improvements. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to Buc-ee's, but it does not create any new legal requirements, funding, or penalties. ### What it does - Formally designates March 20, 2025 as Buc-ee's Day at the Georgia State Capitol through a Senate resolution. - Commends Buc-ee's for its investment and expansion in Georgia, including current and planned travel center locations. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Buc-ee's. - Creates no new statutory requirements, funding, or penalties, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law. ### Who it affects This mainly affects Buc-ee's as a company, which receives formal recognition from the Georgia Senate. Residents of Monroe County and nearby communities are referenced because of the company's planned travel center, jobs, tax revenue, and road improvements there. ### Why it matters The resolution itself does not change any law, tax, or regulation; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical significance lies in publicly highlighting Buc-ee's planned Monroe County development, including jobs, tax revenue, and infrastructure spending that the Senate says will affect that local economy. ### Key provisions - The resolving clause recognizes March 20, 2025 as Buc-ee's Day at the Georgia State Capitol and commends the company's investment in Georgia. - A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Buc-ee's. - The whereas clauses describe Buc-ee's history, its Georgia locations, and the planned Monroe County travel center, including 200 jobs, $4 million in projected annual local tax revenue, and a $10 million infrastructure commitment. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-20) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-03-20) - Sponsors: John Kennedy, Larry Walker, Steve Gooch, Randy Robertson, Jason Anavitarte - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71430 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr418.md?full=1