Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1713: Golf Day; March 19, 2026; recognize
Status: Passed both chambers, March 16, 2026
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 19, 2026, as Golf Day; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing March 19, 2026, as Golf Day; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing March 19, 2026, as Golf Day; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, golf is an extremely popular sport in the State of Georgia, and each year both national and international media turn to the Peach State for two of the most iconic golf events in the and WHEREAS, as an industry, golf annually provides a major economic impact on this state, including $5.3 billion in direct, indirect, and induced economic output; $2.7 billion in labor income; $259 million in state and local taxes; and a combined $273 million in proceeds from professional and charitable events; and WHEREAS, in 2022, Georgia's golf wholesale and retail businesses added $1.1 billion and $176 million respectively, highlighted by contributions from Bridgestone, PGA TOUR Superstores, and golf cart manufacturers; and WHEREAS, our state's golf courses and entertainment venues employ thousands of individuals and serve as local economic drivers, supporting more than 24,000 jobs and providing $1.8 billion to the economy; and H. R. 1713 LC 112 3933 WHEREAS, as the game of golf drives significant economic activity in this state and is enjoyed by many, it is abundantly fitting and proper that it be appropriately honored. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize March 19, 2026, as Golf Day in honor of the …
Sponsors
- Alan Powell (R, 33) · primary sponsor
- Chris Erwin (R, 32)
- DeLoach, Buddy (R)
- Al Williams (D, 168)
- Trey Rhodes (R, 124)
- Hugh Williamson (R)
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1713?
- HR1713 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Golf Day; March 19, 2026; recognize.
- What does HR1713 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing March 19, 2026, as Golf Day; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1713?
- Passed both chambers as of March 16, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (March 16, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1713?
- Alan Powell (R, 33), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1713?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74129
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