SR 246: President Donald J. Trump; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution adopted by the Georgia Senate, not a bill that changes any law. It praises President Donald J. Trump's 2024 election win, his cabinet appointments, his first-term energy and judicial appointment record, his foreign policy approach, and his immigration enforcement actions. The resolution's only operative actions are symbolic: the Senate formally commends Trump for his re-election and 'successful conservative policies' and wishes him continued leadership, and it directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to him. It does not appropriate money, create programs, or amend the Georgia Code (O.C.G.A.) in any way.

• Formally commends President Donald J. Trump for his re-election and describes his policies as successful conservative policies.
• Extends the Georgia Senate's best wishes for his continued leadership.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to President Trump.
• Recites a list of Trump's actions and appointments as the basis for the commendation, without creating any new legal requirement in Georgia.

This resolution primarily affects President Donald J. Trump himself, who receives the commendation, and the Georgia Senate, whose Secretary must prepare and distribute a copy. It has no direct legal effect on Georgia residents, agencies, or businesses.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than substantive legislation, it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements on anyone. Its main effect is a formal, public statement of the Senate's position and goodwill toward the President.

• The whereas clauses lay out the Senate's stated reasons for the commendation, covering the 2024 election, cabinet appointments, first-term energy policy, judicial appointments, foreign policy, and immigration enforcement.
• The resolving clause commends Trump for his re-election and conservative policies and wishes him continued leadership.
• A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to President Trump.

1. 2025-03-18Senate Passed/Adopted (Senado)
2. 2025-03-18Senate Third Read (Senado)
3. 2025-03-04Senate Read Second Time (Senado)
4. 2025-03-03Senate Committee Favorably Reported (Senado)
5. 2025-02-24Senate Read and Referred (Senado)
6. 2025-02-21Senate Hopper (Senado)

• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)Patrocinador principal
• John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Brandon Beach (R, SD-021)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Colton Moore (R, SD-053)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
• Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)

1. AprobadaVotación: Senado18 de marzo de 2025

   29 a favor, 16 en contra (6 sin votar, 5 ausentes)

   Adoption Of Amend #1a By Sen From The 37th To Amend #1 By Sen From The 9th: Senate Vote #244

2. RechazadaVotación: Senado18 de marzo de 2025

   20 a favor, 29 en contra (2 sin votar, 5 ausentes)

   Adoption Of The Amendment By The Sen From The 9th As Amended: Senate Vote #245

3. RechazadaVotación: Senado18 de marzo de 2025

   17 a favor, 31 en contra (3 sin votar, 5 ausentes)

   Adoption Of Amendment #2 By The Senator From The 10th: Senate Vote #246

4. RechazadaVotación: Senado18 de marzo de 2025

   18 a favor, 31 en contra (2 sin votar, 5 ausentes)

   Adoption Of Amendment #3 By The Senator From The 14th: Senate Vote #247

5. AprobadaVotación: Senado18 de marzo de 2025

   31 a favor, 18 en contra (3 sin votar, 4 ausentes)

   Adoption: Senate Vote #248

• Georgia Senate resolutions
• Donald Trump
• ceremonial legislation
• state government