Georgia CommonsSR 418: Buc-ee's Day; recognize March 20, 2025
Última acción: 20 de marzo de 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution designates March 20, 2025 as Buc-ee's Day at the state capitol, honoring the travel center chain's expansion and investment in Georgia.
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En lenguaje claro
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It recognizes March 20, 2025 as Buc-ee's Day at the Georgia State Capitol, praising the Texas-based travel center chain for its growth in Georgia, including locations in Warner Robins and Calhoun and planned travel centers in Monroe County and Brunswick. The resolution highlights a planned 74,000-square-foot travel center in Monroe County that would bring about 200 jobs and roughly $4 million a year in local tax revenue, along with a $10 million commitment from Buc-ee's toward road and traffic improvements near the site. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to Buc-ee's as a keepsake.
Qué hace el proyecto de ley
- Formally designates March 20, 2025 as Buc-ee's Day at the Georgia State Capitol.
- Commends Buc-ee's for its investment and expansion in Georgia, including existing and planned travel center locations.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Buc-ee's.
- Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties; it is a ceremonial statement rather than a change to Georgia law.
A quién afecta
This resolution mainly affects Buc-ee's as a company and, symbolically, Monroe County and other communities where Buc-ee's has or plans locations. It does not impose obligations on residents, businesses, or government agencies.
Por qué importa
Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not change any law, spend state money, or create obligations for anyone. Its practical effect is limited to an official recognition and a commemorative copy sent to the company.
Disposiciones clave
- The resolution recites Buc-ee's history and Georgia expansion, including sites in Warner Robins, Calhoun, Monroe County, and Brunswick.
- Describes the planned Monroe County travel center: 74,000 square feet, 30 acres, 120 fuel pumps, about 200 jobs, and roughly $4 million in projected annual local tax revenue.
- Notes a $10 million commitment from Buc-ee's for infrastructure improvements near the Monroe County site, including road widening and a roundabout.
- Formally resolves that the Senate recognizes March 20, 2025 as Buc-ee's Day and commends the company.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Buc-ee's for distribution.
Del proyecto de ley
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize March 20, 2025, as Buc-ee's Day at the Georgia State Capitol”
“Buc-ee's has committed $10 million toward significant infrastructure improvements in Monroe County, including widening Rumble Road, enhancing the I-75 interchange, installing traffic signals, and constructing a roundabout at the store entrance”
Cronología del estado
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senado)
- Senate Hopper (Senado)
Patrocinadores
- John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
- Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
Temas
- Buc-ee's
- Monroe County development
- economic development
- Georgia Senate resolutions
- tourism