Georgia CommonsSR 830: Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc.; recognize; Georgia ACT Housing Day; designate February 25, 2026
Last action February 24, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc. and designates February 25, 2026, as Georgia ACT Housing Day at the Capitol.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc. (Georgia ACT), a statewide organization that connects nonprofit affordable housing and community development groups across Georgia. The resolution states that stable, affordable housing supports better health, education, and economic outcomes, and that reducing homelessness benefits communities. It designates February 25, 2026, as Georgia ACT Housing Day at the Capitol, marking an event where members of the General Assembly can hear from constituents and housing practitioners about housing supply, homelessness prevention, and community development. The Secretary of the Senate is directed to send a copy of the resolution to Georgia ACT.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc. for its work on affordable housing and community development.
- Designates February 25, 2026, as Georgia ACT Housing Day at the Capitol.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Georgia ACT.
- Does not create any new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic statement by the Senate.
Who it affects
Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc. and its member nonprofit affordable housing and community development organizations, along with members of the General Assembly who will participate in the Housing Day event at the Capitol.
Why it matters
The resolution gives Georgia ACT and its member organizations official recognition and a scheduled day to bring housing practitioners and constituents to the Capitol to discuss affordable housing, homelessness, and community development with lawmakers, though it carries no legal or funding effect.
Key provisions
- Recites Georgia ACT's role as a statewide member organization connecting nonprofit affordable housing and community development groups.
- States that affordable housing supports health, education, and economic mobility, framing the resolution's purpose.
- Resolves that the Senate recognizes Georgia ACT and designates February 25, 2026, as Georgia ACT Housing Day at the Capitol.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Georgia ACT for distribution.
From the bill
“designating February 25, 2026, as Georgia ACT Housing Day at the Capitol”
“stable and affordable housing is a proven foundation for improved health, educational outcomes, and economic mobility”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
- Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
- Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
- Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
Topics
- affordable housing
- homelessness
- community development
- Georgia Senate resolutions