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House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR1954: HR1954 YK Niece; artistic achievements, cultural impact, and community engagement; commend

Last action March 27, 2026 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution commends Atlanta hip-hop artist YK Niece for her music career, streaming success, and participation in a Georgia State Capitol cultural event.

In plain language

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes YK Niece, an Atlanta-based hip-hop artist, for her rise in the music industry, including her viral song 'WHIM WHAMMIE' and tracks like 'Innit' and 'Take Me Thru Dere.' The resolution notes she has earned a spot on a Billboard emerging artists chart, accumulated over 200 million streams, and performed live after building an online following. It also highlights her participation in 404 Day at the Georgia State Capitol, an event celebrating Atlanta culture and civic engagement. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the honor to YK Niece. It carries no legal or financial effect.

What the bill does

  • Formally commends YK Niece for her achievements in music and her cultural influence, with no legal or regulatory effect.
  • Cites her viral song 'WHIM WHAMMIE' and other tracks as evidence of her artistic success.
  • Notes her participation in 404 Day at the Georgia State Capitol as an example of community engagement.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to YK Niece.

Who it affects

This resolution directly names and honors YK Niece, an Atlanta-based musical artist. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing and delivering a copy of the resolution to her.

Why it matters

The resolution has no effect on Georgia law, funding, or regulation. Its practical effect is limited to public recognition: it creates an official House record honoring YK Niece and results in a printed copy of the resolution being given to her.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe YK Niece's music career, including her viral hit 'WHIM WHAMMIE' and over 200 million total streams.
  • The whereas clauses note her placement on the Billboard Top Hip-Hop Emerging Artists chart and her participation in 404 Day at the Georgia State Capitol.
  • The resolved clause states that House members commend her for her music achievements, cultural influence, and Capitol participation.
  • A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to YK Niece.

From the bill

the members of this body recognize and commend YK Niece for her outstanding33 achievements in music, her growing influence as a cultural lead er, and her meaningful34 participation in 404 Day at the Capitol.

This is the core action of the resolution, formally commending the artist.

Status timeline

  1. 2026-03-27House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2026-03-27House First Readers (House)
  3. 2026-03-27House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Eric Bell (D, HD-075)Primary sponsor
  • Bryce Berry (D, HD-056)
  • Park Cannon (D, HD-058)
  • Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)
  • Akbar Ali (D, HD-106)

Topics

  • ceremonial resolution
  • Georgia music
  • Atlanta hip-hop
  • 404 Day
  • state honors

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