Georgia CommonsSR 846: Next Gen Youth Entrepreneurship Day; recognize February 17, 2026
Last action February 25, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution recognizes February 17, 2026 as Next Gen Youth Entrepreneurship Day at the Georgia State Capitol, honoring an event that introduces young people to business and civic engagement.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes any statute. It designates February 17, 2026 as Next Gen Youth Entrepreneurship Day at the state capitol, marking an event hosted by Senator Randal Mangham that brings together youth, parents, educators, and community leaders. The resolution describes the event as a chance for young people to learn about entrepreneurship, leadership, and Georgia's legislative process. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press. It does not create any new programs, funding, or legal requirements; it simply expresses the Senate's recognition of the day and the event.
What the bill does
- Formally designates February 17, 2026 as Next Gen Youth Entrepreneurship Day at the Georgia State Capitol.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
- Creates no new laws, funding, or legal obligations; it is a symbolic statement of recognition.
Who it affects
The resolution mainly touches the youth, parents, educators, and community leaders who attend the Next Gen Youth Entrepreneurship Day event at the capitol, as well as the Georgia Senate staff responsible for distributing copies of the resolution.
Why it matters
While the resolution does not change any law, it gives official Senate recognition to an event meant to expose young Georgians to entrepreneurship and the legislative process, which can raise the event's visibility and encourage participation.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause recognizes February 17, 2026 as Next Gen Youth Entrepreneurship Day at the state capitol.
- A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press.
From the bill
“Recognizing February 17, 2026, as Next Gen Youth Entrepreneurship Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
Topics
- youth entrepreneurship
- Georgia Senate resolution
- state capitol events
- civic education