Georgia HR1640: Reheis, Harold Franklin; condolences

What the bill says

A resolution Honoring the life and legacy of Harold Franklin Reheis; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and legacy of Harold Franklin Reheis; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the members of this body join family and friends throughout Georgia in mourning the passing of Harold Franklin Reheis at the age of 81, former environmental protection division director; an advocate for clean air, land, and water; and pivotal leader in bettering the State of Georgia's environment; and WHEREAS, born in 1944 and graduating from high school at Warner Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Mr. Reheis went on to graduate college from the Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of Florida with degrees in civil-sanitary engineering and environmental engineering; and WHEREAS, Mr. Reheis devoted his professional life to protecting Georgia's natural resources over a distinguished career spanning more than 60 years, serving with the United States Geological Survey; with Jordan, Jones and Goulding; as director of the Environmental Protection Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources; and with Joe Tanner & Associates; and H. R. 1640 LC 112 3871 WHEREAS, at the start of Mr. Reheis' career, most of Georgia's rivers were grossly polluted, the air in metropolitan Atlanta had harmful amounts of carbon monoxide and ozone, and garbage was disposed of or burned in open dumps throughout the state; and WHEREAS, Mr. Reheis helped establish and implement programs to address these …

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Sponsors

• Lynn Smith (R, HD-070) · primary sponsor
• John Corbett (R, 174)
• Smith, Vance (R, 138)
• DeLoach, Buddy (R)
• Gerald Greene (R, 154)
• Ron Stephens (R, 164)

Latest actions

1. March 6, 2026: House Read and Adopted
2. March 6, 2026: House Hopper
3. March 6, 2026: House First Readers

Common questions

What is HR1640?

HR1640 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Reheis, Harold Franklin; condolences.

What does HR1640 do?

In its own words: A resolution Honoring the life and legacy of Harold Franklin Reheis; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HR1640?

Passed both chambers as of March 6, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (March 6, 2026).

Who sponsored HR1640?

Lynn Smith (R, HD-070), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR1640?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73977