HR1843: HR1843 Smith, Representative Lynn; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Representative Lynn Smith, who was elected to the House in 1996. It recounts her legislative record, including work on the Water Stewardship Act, the creation of Regional Water Plans, and revisions to the Brownfield Act, and notes her role as chairman of the House Natural Resources and Environment Committee and membership on several other committees. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House recognizes and commends Representative Smith for her service and wishes her well in retirement, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Representative Lynn Smith for her service in the Georgia House of Representatives since 1996.
• Lists specific legislative achievements attributed to her, including the Water Stewardship Act and revisions to the Brownfield Act.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Representative Smith.
• Extends the House's best wishes to her for continued health and happiness in retirement.

The resolution directly names and honors Representative Lynn Smith. It has no regulatory or legal effect on other Georgians, though it references her committee work touching natural resources, environment, appropriations, and economic development policy areas.

This is a ceremonial resolution rather than a change to law or policy. Its practical effect is limited to formally recording the House's appreciation for Representative Smith's decades of service and providing her with an official copy of that recognition.

• The whereas clauses recount Representative Smith's election in 1996 and her legislative record, including the Water Stewardship Act and Brownfield Act revisions.
• The resolution notes her current role as chairman of the House Natural Resources and Environment Committee and membership on multiple other committees.
• The resolving clause commends her for her service and wishes her well upon retirement.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her.

1. 2026-03-23House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-23House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-23House Hopper (House)

• Trey Rhodes (R, HD-124)Primary sponsor
• Jon Burns (R, HD-159)
• John Corbett (R, HD-174)
• Vance Smith (R, HD-138)
• James Hatchett (R, HD-155)
• Robert Dickey (R, HD-134)

• legislative commendation
• Georgia House of Representatives
• Lynn Smith