Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1612: Boy Scouts of America in Georgia; Scouts Day at the Capitol; 03/09/26; recognize
Status: Passed both chambers, March 6, 2026
A RESOLUTION commending the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia and recognizing March 9, 2026, as Scouts Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Commending the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia and recognizing March 9, 2026, as Scouts Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Commending the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia and recognizing March 9, 2026, as Scouts Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Boy Scouts of America is an organization dedicated to training youth in responsible citizenship, character development, and self-reliance through participation in a wide range of outdoor activities, educational programs, and service projects; and WHEREAS, the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia are the most active group in the state with over 40,000 scouts and more than 3,500 adult leaders in more than 600 units; and WHEREAS, the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia have contributed to the state's communities through their service projects and their commitment to the ideals of Scouting; and WHEREAS, the annual Scouts Day at the Capitol provides an opportunity for Scouts to learn about their government and to engage in dialogue with their representatives in the Georgia House of Representatives. H. R. 1612 LC 112 3778 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia for their commitment to the values and principles of Scouting and for their service to the state. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body recognize March 9, 2026, as Scouts Day at the Capitol and encourage …
Sponsors
- Chuck Efstration (R, 104) · primary sponsor
- Hatchett, Matt (R, 155)
- Mark Newton (R, 127)
- Bill Yearta (R)
- Kasey Carpenter (R, 4)
- Matt Dubnik (R, 29)
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1612?
- HR1612 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Boy Scouts of America in Georgia; Scouts Day at the Capitol; 03/09/26; recognize.
- What does HR1612 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Commending the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia and recognizing March 9, 2026, as Scouts Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1612?
- Passed both chambers as of March 6, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (March 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1612?
- Chuck Efstration (R, 104), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1612?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73947
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