Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1151: Hispanic Day at the state capitol; February 4, 2026; recognize
Status: Signed into law, January 28, 2026
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 4, 2026, as Hispanic Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing February 4, 2026, as Hispanic Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing February 4, 2026, as Hispanic Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Georgia is home to more than one million people of Hispanic American heritage who are part of the economic, social, and cultural fabric of the state, and their daily contributions need to be recognized, uplifted, and honored as integral to Georgia; and WHEREAS, Hispanics in Georgia are a young community yet are very active in all sectors. Latino men participate in the workforce in Georgia at higher rates than any other demographic group, Hispanics turn out to vote at higher rates than the national average, and a third of the community is under 18 years old and actively working to pursue their educational aspirations; and WHEREAS, Hispanics have been an integral part of building the state and its economic standing, including workers in carpet manufacturing in Whitfield County, the poultry industry in Hall County, the agricultural sector in rural areas and South Georgia, in retail through entrepreneurship as a self-sufficiency strategy, in the military and law enforcement, professionally in corporations and businesses, in the public and nonprofit sector, and academically through institutions of higher education; and H. R. 1151 LC 112 9003 WHEREAS, Hispanics are well known for their appreciation of family and community as well as their joy and optimism; and …
Sponsors
- Reynaldo Martinez (R, 111) · primary sponsor
- Johnny Chastain (R, 7)
- Rob Clifton (R, 131)
- Steven Sainz (R, 180)
- David Clark (R, HD-098)
- Scott Hilton (R, 48)
Latest actions
- : Act 670
- : House Date Signed by Governor
- : House Sent to Governor
- : Senate Passed/Adopted
- : Senate Committee Favorably Reported
- : Senate Read and Referred
- : House Passed/Adopted
- : House Third Readers
- : House Committee Favorably Reported
- : House Read and Adopted
Common questions
- What is HR1151?
- HR1151 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Hispanic Day at the state capitol; February 4, 2026; recognize.
- What does HR1151 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing February 4, 2026, as Hispanic Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1151?
- Signed into law as of January 28, 2026. Latest action: Act 670 (May 12, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1151?
- Reynaldo Martinez (R, 111), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1151?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72571
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