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40 bills for “Civil Air Patrol”.
Civil Air Patrol; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes the Civil Air Patrol's Georgia Wing for its volunteer service in emergency response, disaster relief, and aerospace education across the state.
… emergency services, aerospace education, and cadet programs; and WHEREAS, Civil Air Patrol's association with the United States Air Force in performing these "Missions for America" as part …
Civil Air Patrol; service to the citizens of Georgia; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends the Civil Air Patrol's Georgia Wing for volunteer service including disaster relief, search and rescue, and hurricane recovery support across the state.
… emergency services, aerospace education, and cadet programs; and WHEREAS, Civil Air Patrol's association with the United States Air Force in performing these "Missions for America" as part …
Civil Air Patrol; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution formally recognizes the Civil Air Patrol's Georgia Wing for its volunteer service, including disaster relief work during hurricanes Helene and Milton.
… emergency services, aerospace education, and cadet programs; and WHEREAS, Civil Air Patrol's association with the United States Air Force in performing these "Missions for America" as part …
Civil Air Patrol; service to the citizens of Georgia; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends the Civil Air Patrol's Georgia Wing for its volunteer service, including disaster relief work during hurricanes Helene and Milton.
… emergency services, aerospace education, and cadet programs; and WHEREAS, Civil Air Patrol's association with the United States Air Force in performing these "Missions for America" as part …
Civil Air Patrol; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes the Civil Air Patrol's Georgia Wing for its volunteer service, including disaster relief and search and rescue work across the state.
… emergency services, aerospace education, and cadet programs; and WHEREAS, Civil Air Patrol’s association with the United States Air Force in performing these “Missions for America” as part …
Health; transfer responsibility for oversight of emergency medical services from Department of Public Health to Georgia Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Council
Summary by Georgia Commons: HB1446 would move oversight of Georgia's ambulance services, EMS personnel licensing, stroke center certification, and cardiac care designations from the Department of Public Health to a newly structured Georgia Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Council.
… and equipped or an air ambulance and is intended to be used for the emergency transportation of patients, including dual purpose police patrol cars and funeral coaches or …
Officer Drew Haynes Brown Memorial Intersection; Cobb County; dedicate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution names dozens of Georgia highway intersections, roads, bridges, and interchanges after fallen officers, veterans, elected officials, and community leaders, including one honoring Cobb County Officer Drew Haynes Brown.
… Boss served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty as a flight surgeon with the United States Air Force; and WHEREAS, Dr. Boss has been …
Sgt. Patrick Sondron Memorial Bridge; Peach County; dedicate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution would name the bridge on State Route 49 over Interstate 75 at Exit 149 in Peach County the Sgt. Patrick Sondron Memorial Bridge, honoring the late sheriff's sergeant.
… Orange Park High School in 1993, Sergeant Sondron enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty …
Pretti, Alex; condemn the killing of and protect the constitutional rights of peaceful assembly and right to keep and bear arms
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution condemns the killing of Alex Pretti by federal Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis and calls for protecting peaceful assembly and gun rights from federal encroachment.
… in Minneapolis against the immigration policies of the Trump Administration, United States Border Patrol agents killed Alex Pretti, a Minnesota resident and American citizen; and WHEREAS, Mr. Pretti …
Culbreath, Phenola; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution commends Phenola Culbreath, an Atlanta native and one of Delta Air Lines' first Black flight attendants, for her decades of career achievement.
… Memphis, Tennessee; and WHEREAS, during her tenure with Delta Air Lines, she had the opportunity to meet prominent civil rights leader and NAACP President Benjamin Hooks; and WHEREAS …
Allen, Judge John; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Judge John Allen, a Columbus native, decorated Air Force pilot, and longtime Muscogee County judge, following his death.
… the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged from service as a captain in 1973, earning six Distinguished Flying Crosses and 23 Air Medals; and WHEREAS, after …
Georgia Public Safety Transparency and Citizen Protection Act of 2026; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would ban most law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings during routine duties like traffic stops and patrols, require them to show ID and state their name and agency, and tighten the rules on when police can use deadly force.
… to provide for a waiver of certain privileges and immunities; to provide for civil liability and monetary damages; to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia …
Aviation; air facilities; identification of airport affected areas; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1434 requires local governments near Georgia airports to identify areas affected by flight paths and adopt height and land use rules to keep buildings and structures out of aircraft approach zones.
… 9-8. (2) 'Airport affected area' means any area of air, land, or water lying beneath a civil airport imaginary surface. (3) 'Airport affected governing body' means the …
Jones, Denise Olivia; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution honors Denise Olivia Jones, an Air Force veteran and poet, for her military service and advocacy on trauma healing and community building.
… WHEREAS, Denise Olivia Jones is a native of historic Selma, Alabama, the internationally revered birthplace of the modern Civil Rights Movement, whose sacred legacy of bridge-building, nonviolence …
Shaw, Dorothy Sanders; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Dorothy Sanders Shaw, a longtime civil servant and Georgia resident who died on February 23, 2025, and directs a copy be given to her family.
… she began her distinguished career in civil service as a logistics analyst with the United States Air Force at Warner Robins Air Force Base in Georgia; and WHEREAS …
Environmental Protection Division; authorize director to investigate and consider out-of-state regulatory history when processing applications for certain permits
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1072 would let Georgia's Environmental Protection Division director deny certain environmental permits based on an applicant's regulatory violations or civil or criminal penalties in other states.
… such applicant's history of violations of environmental laws or regulations and any civil or </ins> <ins>criminal penalties incurred by such applicant in any other state, warrant …
National Guard Day at the state capitol; February 6, 2025; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution designates February 6, 2025 as National Guard Day at the state capitol, honoring the service members of the Georgia National Guard and State Defense Force.
… WHEREAS, the Georgia Air National Guard is the air power component of the State of Georgia with airmen and officers assigned to the 116th Air Control Wing in …
Redner, Trooper Chase Winston; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors the life and service of Trooper Chase Winston Redner, a Georgia State Patrol trooper who died in the line of duty in February 2024.
… North Georgia and graduated from the 103rd Trooper School with the Georgia State Patrol; and WHEREAS, Trooper Redner was a valued member of the Specialized Crash Reconstruction Team …
Environmental Protection Division; authorize director to investigate and consider out-of-state regulatory history when processing applications for certain permits
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would let the director of the Environmental Protection Division deny certain environmental permits based on an applicant's regulatory violations and penalties incurred in other states.
… of violations of environmental laws or regulations and any criminal </ins> <ins>or civil penalties incurred by such applicant in any other state, warrant denial of the permit …
Simpson, David S.; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution formally honors the life of David S. Simpson, a longtime Little Five Points community figure and civil rights era activist, who died on April 3, 2026.
… history; and WHEREAS, throughout his life, he remained steadfast in his commitment to civil rights, grassroots organizing, voting rights, and social equity, lending his talents and leadership to …
National Guard Day; recognize February 6, 2025
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution recognizes February 6, 2025 as National Guard Day at the Georgia state capitol, honoring the Georgia National Guard and State Defense Force for their service.
… WHEREAS, the Georgia Air National Guard is the air power component of the State of Georgia with airmen and officers assigned to the 116th Air Control Wing in …
Sidney R. Miles Memorial Highway; Tattnall County; dedicate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would name a stretch of State Route 23 in Tattnall County the Sidney R. Miles Memorial Highway, honoring the late Georgia State Patrol colonel and public safety commissioner.
… Miles began working for the Georgia State Patrol in 1969 as a radio operator at Post 36 Douglas while attending South Georgia College; and WHEREAS, a second generation …
Trooper First Class 2 Chase W. Redner Memorial Intersection; Lumpkin County; dedicate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution would name the intersection of State Route 400 and Whelchel Road/Burnt Stand Road in Lumpkin County in memory of Georgia State Patrol Trooper Chase Winston Redner, who died in the line of duty in 2024.
… North Georgia and graduated from the 103rd Trooper School with the Georgia State Patrol; and WHEREAS, Trooper Redner was a member of the Specialized Crash Reconstruction Team and …
Trooper Jimmy Cenescar Memorial Bridge; Gwinnett County; dedicate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would name the bridge carrying State Route 324 over Interstate 85 in Gwinnett County the Trooper Jimmy Cenescar Memorial Bridge, honoring a state trooper killed in the line of duty.
… joined the Department of Public Safety and graduated from the 114th Georgia State Patrol Trooper School in 2023 and exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership …
Public Safety, Department of; Motor Carrier Compliance Division to Commercial Vehicle Enforcement; change name
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 116 renames the Department of Public Safety's Motor Carrier Compliance Division as Commercial Vehicle Enforcement and requires its law enforcement officers to be trained, sworn, and certified.
… Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 40-2-82, relating to license plates for Department of Public Safety vehicles operated by Georgia State Patrol or …
Post 4 Villa Rica; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution honors Post 4 Villa Rica of the Georgia State Patrol for winning the 2024 Post of the Year Award, citing its traffic enforcement record and crash response improvements.
… the mission of the Georgia State Patrol; and WHEREAS, in 2024, Post 4 remained the busiest post within the Georgia State Patrol based on call volume, answering 6 …
Mapes, Trooper First Class; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Trooper First Class Mapes of the Georgia State Patrol for his actions during a shooting on Interstate 20 in Rockdale County in November 2024.
… WHEREAS, on the evening of November 30, 2024, Trooper First Class (TFC) Mapes and his trainee, Trooper Cadet South, were patrolling Interstate 20 westbound in Rockdale County; and …
F.H.P. Trooper Charles Eugene "Gene" Campbell Memorial Highway; Houston County; dedicate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would name a stretch of State Route 247 in Houston and Pulaski counties the F.H.P. Trooper Charles Eugene "Gene" Campbell Memorial Highway, honoring a Florida Highway Patrol officer killed in the line of duty.
… of law enforcement; and WHEREAS, Trooper Campbell ably served as a Florida Highway Patrol Officer with an exceptional career in law enforcement that spanned nine years; and WHEREAS …
Butler, Thomas Elliot; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Thomas Elliot Butler, a Monroe area Boy Scout, for earning the rank of Eagle Scout.
… leadership skills and dedication to the Scouts by serving as senior patrol leader, assistant patrol leader, patrol leader, and troop guide as well as earning 21 Merit Badges …
Courts; payment of certain money arising from traffic fines generated by members of the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would send 70 percent of most traffic fine revenue from tickets written by the State Patrol's Uniform Division into the state's general fund, instead of leaving all of it with local governments.
House Bill 1412 By: Representatives McDonald III of the 26th, Efstration of the 104th, Hitchens of the 161st, Burchett of the 176th, Hatchett of the 155th, and others …
Chapman, Fieldon Marcus; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Fieldon Marcus Chapman of Monroe, Georgia for earning the rank of Eagle Scout, the top honor in the Boy Scouts of America.
… and WHEREAS, a member of Troop 705, he has served as Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Troop Guide, and Chaplain's Aide as well as earned 24 merit …
Reheis, Harold Franklin; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Harold Franklin Reheis, the former director of Georgia's Environmental Protection Division, following his death at age 81.
… Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Mr. Reheis went on to graduate college from the Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of Florida with degrees in civil-sanitary …
Trooper William Black, Jr. Memorial Intersection; Catoosa County; dedicate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution would name the intersection of State Route 3 and Roach Hollow Road in Catoosa County the Trooper William Black, Jr. Memorial Intersection, honoring a Georgia state trooper killed in the line of duty.
… of troopers in Georgia, with a badge number of 8; and WHEREAS, while patrolling on Georgia Highway 41 near Ringgold, Georgia, Trooper Black's life was tragically cut …
Dodson, Major Craig; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Major Craig Dodson of the Carroll County Sheriff's Department for 35 years of law enforcement service in the state.
… K-9 and Special Operations, the Patrol Division, and later his promotion to Major in 2003, where he has overseen Patrol, CID, Court Services, and Training, among many …
National Guard Day; recognize February 11, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes February 11, 2026, as National Guard Day at the state capitol, honoring the service members of the Georgia National Guard and Georgia State Defense Force.
… WHEREAS, the Georgia Air National Guard is the air power component of the State of Georgia with airmen and officers assigned to the 116th Air Control Wing in …
National Guard Day at the capitol; February 11, 2026; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution designates February 11, 2026 as National Guard Day at the capitol, honoring the Georgia National Guard and the broader Georgia Department of Defense.
… WHEREAS, the Georgia Air National Guard is the air power component of the State of Georgia with airmen and officers assigned to the 116th Air Control Wing in …
Nelson, Sergeant Trey; recipient of the 2024 Officer of the Year award; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Sergeant Trey Nelson of the Dunwoody Police Department for being named the 2024 Officer of the Year for his work fighting distracted and drunk driving.
… served with the Dunwoody Police Department since 2010, beginning his career in the patrol division and later serving as the department's community outreach officer and public information …
Burns, Honorable Willie E.; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution honors Willie E. Burns of Washington, Georgia, for his public service and community leadership, including his time as the city's first Black mayor.
… in the United States Army, the Elberton Police Department, and the Georgia State Patrol; and WHEREAS, in 2003, he was elected as the first Black Mayor of Washington …
Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies; covered immigration officers to wear body cameras during public immigration enforcement functions; require
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill would require federal immigration enforcement officers, specifically ICE agents, to wear activated body cameras while carrying out public enforcement actions inside Georgia.
… of federal immigration authority through public-facing operations, including, but not limited to, patrol, stops, arrests, searches, interviews to determine immigration status, raids, checkpoint inspections, and service of …
Gulledge, Sheriff Gary; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends former Paulding County Sheriff Gary Gulledge for his 34-year law enforcement career, including 16 years as sheriff, upon his retirement.
… 1990; and WHEREAS, throughout his career, Sheriff Gulledge held roles such as jailer, patrol deputy, warrant officer, and K-9 deputy, with much of his pre-sheriff service …