Georgia HR1561: Turner, Corliss; receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; commend

What the bill says

A resolution Congratulating and commending Corliss Turner for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION Congratulating and commending Corliss Turner for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, in 1999, Representative Nikki T. Randall became the first African American female elected to the General Assembly from middle Georgia, and over her 17 years of service as a legislator, she held numerous leadership positions, including chair of the Georgia Women's Legislative Caucus; and WHEREAS, every year during Women's History Month, the Georgia Women's Legislative Caucus recognizes outstanding women in Georgia who exemplify the leadership and inspiration embodied by Representative Randall; and WHEREAS, Corliss Turner is a retired fraud investigator and union steward with the Communications Workers of America, who currently serves as a Lupus Coach supporting research participants through the Morehouse School of Medicine Lupus Study; and WHEREAS, she is the founder of Voices for Rockdale County, a community-focused organization dedicated to engaging, educating, and uniting residents on issues that directly impact the wellbeing and future of the Rockdale County community; and H. R. 1561 LC 129 1313 WHEREAS, through collaborative leadership, Corliss and the board conduct deep research and fact-based analysis to provide residents with clear, accurate information-empowering the community to make informed decisions about local matters; and WHEREAS, she is a strong-minded advocate for truth, accountability, and transparency in public service and community …

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Sponsors

• Taylor, Rhonda (D, 92) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. March 3, 2026: House Read and Adopted
2. March 3, 2026: House First Readers
3. March 3, 2026: House Hopper

Common questions

What is HR1561?

HR1561 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Turner, Corliss; receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; commend.

What does HR1561 do?

In its own words: A resolution Congratulating and commending Corliss Turner for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HR1561?

Passed both chambers as of March 3, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (March 3, 2026).

Who sponsored HR1561?

Taylor, Rhonda (D, 92).

Where is the official record for HR1561?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73835