Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 536: Boggs, Chief Justice Michael P.; recognize
Last action April 4, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends outgoing Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs for his career in public service as he resigns from the court effective March 31, 2025.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a law that changes any statute. It honors Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs, tracing his career from Waycross native and Mercer Law graduate through service as a state representative, a superior court judge who founded a felony drug court program, a Court of Appeals judge, and ultimately Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia. The resolution notes that Boggs announced his resignation from the Supreme Court effective March 31, 2025, ending his tenure on the state's highest court. The Senate formally commends him for his service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide him with a copy of the resolution as a keepsake.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs for his public service career in Georgia government and the judiciary.
- Recites his biography, including his time as a state representative, superior court judge, Court of Appeals judge, and Supreme Court Chief Justice.
- Acknowledges his resignation from the Supreme Court of Georgia effective March 31, 2025.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Chief Justice Boggs.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs. It has no regulatory effect on the public, but it reflects the Georgia Senate's formal acknowledgment of a change in leadership on the Supreme Court of Georgia.
Why it matters
The resolution is symbolic and does not change any Georgia law or policy. Its main practical effect is a formal, on-the-record Senate statement marking the end of Chief Justice Boggs's tenure on the Supreme Court, effective March 31, 2025.
Key provisions
- The resolution states Chief Justice Boggs resigned from the Supreme Court of Georgia effective March 31, 2025.
- The Senate resolves to recognize and commend him for his service to the State of Georgia.
- The Secretary of the Senate is directed to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to him.
From the bill
“Chief Justice Boggs has announced his resignation from the Supreme Court of Georgia effective March 31, 2025, marking the conclusion of his tenure on the state's highest court”
“the members of this body recognize and commend Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- John F. Kennedy (R, SD-18)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-8)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-6)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-55)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-29)
- Larry Walker, III (R, SD-20)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-41)
- Max Burns (R, SD-23)
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-19)
- Greg Dolezal (R, SD-27)
- Steve Gooch (R, SD-51)
- Rick Williams (R, SD-25)
- Lee Anderson (R, SD-24)
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-42)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-54)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-49)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-50)
- Harold Jones II (D, SD-22)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-48)
- Donzella James (D, SD-28)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-17)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-38)
- Bill Cowsert (R, SD-46)
- David Lucas (D, SD-26)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-2)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-39)
- Emanuel Jones (D, SD-10)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-32)
Topics
- Georgia Supreme Court
- judicial resignations
- legislative honors
- Chief Justice Michael Boggs