Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1445: Georgia Building Authority team; continued historical preservation of the Georgia State Capitol; urge
Status: Passed both chambers, March 31, 2026
A RESOLUTION urging the continued historical preservation of the Georgia state capitol; commending the Georgia Building Authority team for excellence with the restoration and the discovery of Andrew Carnegie Steel–one of the two oldest operating capitols in the United States with Carnegie Steel; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Urging the continued historical preservation of the Georgia state capitol; commending the Georgia Building Authority team for excellence with the restoration and the discovery of Andrew Carnegie Steel-one of the two oldest operating capitols in the United States with Carnegie Steel; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Urging the continued historical preservation of the Georgia state capitol; commending the Georgia Building Authority team for excellence with the restoration and the discovery of Andrew Carnegie Steel-one of the two oldest operating capitols in the United States with Carnegie Steel; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Georgia State Capitol stands as a magnificent testament to our state's rich history and democratic traditions, having served continuously as the seat of Georgia's government since its completion in 1889; and WHEREAS, this historic structure was constructed between 1884 and 1889, representing one of the finest examples of neoclassical architecture in the southeastern United States and serving as a symbol of Georgia's enduring commitment to democratic governance; and WHEREAS, during the recent comprehensive renovation of our beloved Capitol, remarkable discoveries were made that revealed the building's extraordinary historical significance, including the presence of original Andrew Carnegie structural steel throughout the building's framework; and H. R. 1445 LC 129 9039 WHEREAS, this discovery establishes the Georgia State Capitol as one of the two oldest capitol buildings still in continuous operation in the United States of America to feature Carnegie steel construction, adding immeasurable historical value to this treasured landmark; and WHEREAS, the Georgia Building Authority, under exceptional leadership, undertook the monumental task of restoring our State Capitol to its original architectural glory …
Sponsors
- Brent Cox (R, 28) · primary sponsor
- Jon Burns (R, HD-159)
- Hatchett, Matt (R, 155)
- Steve Tarvin (R, 2)
- Gerald Greene (R, 154)
- Rick Jasperse (R, 11)
Latest actions
- : House Passed/Adopted
- : House Third Readers
- : House Committee Favorably Reported
- : House Second Readers
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Votes
- House Vote #792 (March 31, 2026): 170 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HR1445?
- HR1445 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Georgia Building Authority team; continued historical preservation of the Georgia State Capitol; urge.
- What does HR1445 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Urging the continued historical preservation of the Georgia state capitol; commending the Georgia Building Authority team for excellence with the restoration and the discovery of Andrew Carnegie Steel-one of the two oldest operating capitols in the United States with Carnegie Steel; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1445?
- Passed both chambers as of March 31, 2026. Latest action: House Passed/Adopted (March 31, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1445?
- Brent Cox (R, 28), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1445?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73525
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