SR829: SR829 Nurses Day; recognize March 11, 2026

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes any statute. It states that Georgia has more than 170,000 registered nurses, describes their role in hospital and outpatient care, and notes rising demand for nursing services due to an aging population, fewer rural healthcare options, and growth in home healthcare. The resolution formally recognizes March 11, 2026, as Nurses Day at the state capitol and commends nurses for their work. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and the press. It does not create funding, requirements, or penalties.

• Formally designates March 11, 2026, as Nurses Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• Commends Georgia's nursing workforce for their strength, leadership, and courage in providing patient care.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and press.
• Contains no statutory changes, funding, or enforcement provisions since it is a ceremonial resolution.

The resolution mainly recognizes Georgia's registered nurses, who number over 170,000 according to the text, and touches the Georgia Senate and its Secretary, who must distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians. Its main real-world impact is a symbolic one: it gives official Senate recognition to nurses and highlights growing demand for nursing services amid an aging population and rural healthcare shortages.

• The whereas clauses describe the size and role of Georgia's nursing workforce, citing over 170,000 registered nurses statewide.
• The resolved clause designates March 11, 2026, as Nurses Day at the state capitol and commends nurses' service.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for public and press distribution.

1. 2026-02-24Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-20Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)Primary sponsor
• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)

• nurses
• healthcare workforce
• state capitol recognition
• ceremonial resolution