Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1435: Aten, Judge Phinia; distinguish service and judicial leadership; commend
Status: Passed both chambers, February 20, 2026
A RESOLUTION recognizing Judge Phinia Aten for her distinguish service and judicial leadership; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing Judge Phinia Aten for her distinguish service and judicial leadership; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing Judge Phinia Aten for her distinguish service and judicial leadership; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Judge Phinia Aten has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that she has played in leadership and her deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and WHEREAS, she has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of her time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community and state as evidenced dramatically by her superlative service as the Chief Judge of the Magistrate Court of Rockdale County; and WHEREAS, in 2012, she made history as the first African American woman to become a judge in the Rockdale Judicial Circuit; and WHEREAS, her judicial administration has meant increased court-to-community engagement, innovative educational opportunities, and exemplary judicial leadership demonstrated by her development and implementation of several unique court programs; and H. R. 1435 LC 129 1191 WHEREAS, she consistently demonstrates a passionate commitment to best practices in court management through the promotion of cultural and intellectual public discourse on issues of justice and liberty as well as the fostering of civic pride and connection through the beautification of public space and support of trauma-informed litigation practices; and WHEREAS, her use of evidence-based court tools such as family violence and behavioral health assessments as …
Sponsors
- Doreen Carter (D, 93) · primary sponsor
- Taylor, Rhonda (D, 92)
- Carolyn Hugley (D, 141)
- Angela Moore (D, HD-091)
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1435?
- HR1435 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Aten, Judge Phinia; distinguish service and judicial leadership; commend.
- What does HR1435 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing Judge Phinia Aten for her distinguish service and judicial leadership; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1435?
- Passed both chambers as of February 20, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (February 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1435?
- Doreen Carter (D, 93), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1435?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73499
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