Georgia CommonsSR 67: Georgia Arts Day; recognize February 2, 2025
Last action January 30, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes February 2, 2025, as Georgia Arts Day at the state capitol, honoring the arts and culture industry's role in the state's economy and communities.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes February 2, 2025, as Georgia Arts Day at the state capitol and encourages communities across Georgia to celebrate and promote the arts and culture. The resolution cites the economic impact of the arts and culture industry, noting it generated $1.3 billion in 2022 and supported nearly 19,734 Georgia jobs, and says the industry helps attract tourists and improve quality of life in Georgia's cities. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and the press.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes February 2, 2025, as Georgia Arts Day at the state capitol.
- Encourages towns, cities, and counties throughout Georgia to celebrate and promote arts and culture.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.
- Creates no new funding, program, or legal requirement; it is a symbolic statement of the Senate's position.
Who it affects
The resolution touches local and state arts agencies and councils, arts and cultural organizations, and communities across Georgia that may participate in Georgia Arts Day observances. It does not impose obligations on private individuals, businesses, or government agencies.
Why it matters
Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not change any law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is symbolic recognition intended to draw public attention to the arts and culture industry's economic and community contributions in Georgia.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause recognizes February 2, 2025, as Georgia Arts Day at the state capitol and encourages statewide celebration of arts and culture.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for distribution to the public and press.
- Whereas clauses cite the arts and culture industry's $1.3 billion economic impact and 19,734 supported jobs in 2022 as background, not binding provisions.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize February 2, 2025, as Georgia Arts Day at the state capitol and encourage communities throughout the state to celebrate and promote the arts and culture.”
“the arts and culture industry generated $1.3 billion in 2022, supporting 19,734 Georgia jobs”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
- Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
- Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
Topics
- arts and culture
- Georgia Senate resolutions
- economic impact
- tourism