Georgia CommonsSR 256: State Restaurant Day; recognize February 26, 2025
Última acción: 26 de febrero de 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes February 26, 2025 as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol, commending the state's restaurant industry for its economic contributions.
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En lenguaje claro
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It recognizes February 26, 2025 as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol and commends Georgia's restaurant industry, citing figures such as more than 23,000 food and drink establishments, over $30.1 billion in annual economic activity, and more than 500,000 jobs statewide. The resolution also highlights the Georgia Restaurant Association and its foundation's work on food safety and job training programs like ServSafe and ProStart. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Restaurant Association. It does not create any new law, funding, or regulation.
Qué hace el proyecto de ley
- Formally recognizes February 26, 2025 as State Restaurant Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- Commends the restaurant industry for its role in Georgia's economy and job creation.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Restaurant Association.
- Cites statistics about restaurant establishments, revenue, and jobs to support the recognition, without creating any binding legal requirement.
A quién afecta
The resolution primarily affects the Georgia Restaurant Association and its foundation, which are named recipients of the honor, as well as restaurant owners and workers across Georgia whose industry is being commended.
Por qué importa
Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it does not change any rights, taxes, or regulations for restaurants or their workers. Its practical effect is symbolic, giving public recognition to the restaurant industry's economic role in Georgia.
Disposiciones clave
- The resolving clause recognizes February 26, 2025 as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol and commends the restaurant industry as critical to Georgia's economy.
- A further resolution clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Restaurant Association.
- The whereas clauses (background statements) cite that Georgia's restaurant industry includes more than 23,000 establishments, generates over $30.1 billion annually, and provides more than 500,000 jobs.
Del proyecto de ley
“the members of this body commend the restaurant industry as critical to the economic vitality of the State of Georgia and recognize February 26, 2025, as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol”
Cronología del estado
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senado)
- Senate Hopper (Senado)
Patrocinadores
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
- David Lucas (D, SD-026)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
Temas
- restaurant industry
- state commendation
- small business
- Georgia economy