--- title: SR 51. Georgia Association of Broadcasters; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr51 cite_as: SR 51, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr51 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr51.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr51/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69555 date: 2025-01-29 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 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/sr50.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr52.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr51.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 51 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: Senate bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-01-29 last_action: Senate Read and Adopted sponsors: - Jason Anavitarte - Ed Harbison - Matt Brass - Clint Dixon - Russ Goodman - Ben Watson - Sonya Halpern text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR51/2025 upstream_id: 1943240 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - broadcasting - Hurricane Helene - emergency alerts - Senate commendation --- # SR 51. Georgia Association of Broadcasters; commend ## Text Senate Resolution 51 By: Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Harbison of the 15th, Brass of the 6th, Dixon of the 45th, Goodman of the 8th and others A RESOLUTION Commending the Georgia Association of Broadcasters and their radio and television station members; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Georgia Association of Broadcasters, the nation's first and oldest broadcast association, works diligently to represent the interests of radio and television licensees and is composed of hundreds of radio and television broadcasters; and WHEREAS, the Georgia Association of Broadcasters and its television and radio station members have consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication to their communities by providing timely and accurate local news, engaging content, and life-saving information; and WHEREAS, during times of crisis, such as Hurricane Helene, broadcasters have played a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of Georgia residents by delivering critical updates, emergency alerts, and essential information; and WHEREAS, the commitment of these broadcasters to public service and their unwavering efforts to keep the public informed have significantly contributed to the resilience and preparedness of communities across Georgia; and WHEREAS, the Georgia Association of Broadcasters and its members have shown exemplary professionalism, integrity, and a deep sense of responsibility in their reporting and broadcasting, earning the trust and respect of their audiences; and WHEREAS, the Georgia State Senate recognizes the invaluable contributions of the Georgia Association of Broadcasters and its television and radio station members to the State of Georgia and its residents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend the Georgia Association of Broadcasters and their television and radio station members for their outstanding service, dedication, and commitment to their communities, especially during times of crisis like Hurricane Helene. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Georgia Association of Broadcasters. ## 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 Senate resolution commends the Georgia Association of Broadcasters and its radio and television station members for community service, including their role during Hurricane Helene. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes the Georgia Association of Broadcasters, described as the nation's oldest broadcast association, and its member radio and television stations for providing local news, emergency alerts, and other public service to Georgia communities. The resolution specifically highlights broadcasters' work during Hurricane Helene, crediting them with delivering critical updates and emergency information that helped keep residents safe. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for the association, but it does not create any new requirement, funding, or legal obligation. ### What it does - Formally commends the Georgia Association of Broadcasters and its radio and television station members for community service. - Recognizes broadcasters' role in providing emergency alerts and information during Hurricane Helene. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the association. - Creates no new law, funding, or enforceable requirement, since it is a commendatory resolution. ### Who it affects The Georgia Association of Broadcasters and its member radio and television stations, who are being honored. The resolution also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare a copy for distribution. ### Why it matters The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians' daily lives; it is a symbolic recognition. Its practical significance is public acknowledgment of broadcasters' role in delivering emergency information during events like Hurricane Helene. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe the Georgia Association of Broadcasters as the nation's oldest broadcast association and detail its members' role during Hurricane Helene. - The resolving clause formally commends the association and its members for their service and dedication. - A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the association. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-01-29) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-01-29) - Sponsors: Jason Anavitarte, Ed Harbison, Matt Brass, Clint Dixon, Russ Goodman, Ben Watson, Sonya Halpern - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69555 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr51.md?full=1