HR1612: HR1612 Boy Scouts of America in Georgia; Scouts Day at the Capitol; 03/09/26; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It commends the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia for its work training young people in citizenship, character, and self-reliance, and it notes the organization's size in the state, more than 40,000 scouts and 3,500 adult leaders in over 600 units. The resolution formally recognizes March 9, 2026, as Scouts Day at the Capitol, an annual event where scouts visit the Georgia House to learn about government and meet with their representatives. It encourages elected officials to take part in the day's events, and it directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and the press.

• Commends the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia for its commitment to scouting values and community service.
• Officially recognizes March 9, 2026, as Scouts Day at the Capitol in the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Encourages elected officials to participate in the Scouts Day at the Capitol events.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.

The Boy Scouts of America in Georgia, including its roughly 40,000 scouts and 3,500 adult leaders across more than 600 units, along with members of the Georgia House of Representatives who are encouraged to attend the recognized event.

The resolution carries no legal effect and changes no Georgia law, but it gives official recognition to the Boy Scouts' presence and service in the state and formally sets aside March 9, 2026, for scouts to meet with lawmakers at the Capitol.

• The preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) describes the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia's size, activities, and community service.
• The first resolving clause has the House commend the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia for its service and commitment to scouting values.
• The second resolving clause recognizes March 9, 2026, as Scouts Day at the Capitol and encourages officials to attend.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

1. 2026-03-06House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-06House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-06House Hopper (House)

• Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)Primary sponsor
• James Hatchett (R, HD-155)
• Mark Newton (R, HD-127)
• Bill Yearta (R, HD-152)
• Kasey Carpenter (R, HD-004)
• Matt Dubnik (R, HD-029)

• Boy Scouts of America
• Scouts Day at the Capitol
• ceremonial resolution
• youth organizations
• Georgia House of Representatives