--- title: SR 577. Georgia Association of Broadcasters; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr577 cite_as: SR 577, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr577 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr577.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr577/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72273 date: 2026-01-16 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/sr576.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr578.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr577.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 577 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: Senate bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-01-16 last_action: Senate Read and Adopted sponsors: - Jason Anavitarte - Ed Harbison - Matt Brass - Clint Dixon - Steve Gooch text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR577/2025 upstream_id: 2083395 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - Georgia Senate resolution - broadcasters - media - emergency communication --- # SR 577. Georgia Association of Broadcasters; recognize ## Text Senate Resolution 577 By: Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Harbison of the 15th, Brass of the 6th, Dixon of the 45th and Gooch of the 51st A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the Georgia Association of Broadcasters; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Georgia Association of Broadcasters is comprised of an exemplary group of citizens who contribute to the general well-being of our state by informing the public and fostering insightful dialogue regarding the day's most pressing issues; and WHEREAS, the Georgia Association of Broadcasters, the nation's first and oldest broadcast association, works diligently to represent the interests of local Georgia radio and television licensees and is comprised of over 400 broadcasters across the state; and WHEREAS, these local radio and television broadcasters play a vital role in times of great struggle, including natural disasters and severe weather events, providing critical information and guidance to keep communities safe; and WHEREAS, their service is equally essential during political election years, ensuring that citizens remain informed and engaged while promoting thoughtful discussion on issues of importance; and WHEREAS, through their roles as respected and trusted broadcasters, members of the Georgia Association of Broadcasters positively impact our state and local communities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body honor and commend the Georgia Association of Broadcasters for utilizing their roles as respected and well-known broadcasters. 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 Georgia Senate resolution recognizes and commends the Georgia Association of Broadcasters for its work representing radio and television stations across the state. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to any law. It recognizes the Georgia Association of Broadcasters, described as the nation's first and oldest broadcast association, for representing more than 400 local radio and television licensees in Georgia. The resolution states that local broadcasters help keep communities safe during natural disasters and severe weather by sharing critical information, and that they help keep citizens informed during elections. The Senate formally honors and commends the association, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization. ### What it does - Formally honors and commends the Georgia Association of Broadcasters on behalf of the Senate. - States the Senate's recognition of the association's role in public safety communication during disasters and severe weather. - States the Senate's recognition of the association's role in keeping citizens informed during elections. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the association. ### Who it affects The Georgia Association of Broadcasters and its more than 400 member radio and television stations are the direct subject of this resolution. It does not create obligations for any other group, agency, or member of the public. ### Why it matters This resolution has no legal effect and does not change any Georgia law, funding, or regulation. Its practical impact is symbolic: it gives the Georgia Association of Broadcasters formal, public recognition from the state Senate for its role in public safety and civic information. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe the association as the nation's first broadcast association, representing over 400 Georgia radio and television licensees. - The resolved clause has the Senate honor and commend the association for its role as trusted broadcasters. - A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the association. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-01-16) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-01-16) - Sponsors: Jason Anavitarte, Ed Harbison, Matt Brass, Clint Dixon, Steve Gooch - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72273 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr577.md?full=1