Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1724: Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University; 30th anniversary; commend
Status: Passed both chambers, March 16, 2026
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University on the occasion of its 30th anniversary; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing and commending the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University on the occasion of its 30th anniversary; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University on the occasion of its 30th anniversary; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Georgia State University Policy School welcomed its inaugural class in the fall of 1996 through the collective efforts of more than 200 distinguished faculty members committed to excellence in public policy scholarship and instruction, and under the leadership of its deans in succession, Dr. Roy Bahl, Dr. James Alm, Dr. W. Bartley Hildreth, Dr. Robert Moore, Dr. Mary Beth Walker, Dr. Sally Wallace, Dr. Ann-Margaret Esnard, and Dr. Thomas J. Vicino, it has steadfastly advanced the objective of achieving excellence in the design, implementation, and evaluation of public policy in order to prepare its students to serve and lead public and nonprofit institutions throughout the State of Georgia and beyond; and WHEREAS, in 1999, the Georgia Board of Regents approved the naming of the school in honor of Ambassador Andrew Young, and through the support of corporate and philanthropic partners, the school strengthened its commitment to global engagement, human rights, and the advancement of economic opportunity as a means to improve quality of life for all citizens; and H. R. 1724 LC 112 3836 WHEREAS, over three decades, the Andrew Young School has expanded into a nationally recognized school ranked in …
Sponsors
- Ridley, Jordan (R, 22) · primary sponsor
- Jan Jones (R, 47)
- Samuel Park (D, 107)
- Tim Fleming (R, 114)
- Gabriel Sanchez (D, 42)
- Doreen Carter (D, 93)
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1724?
- HR1724 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University; 30th anniversary; commend.
- What does HR1724 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing and commending the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University on the occasion of its 30th anniversary; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1724?
- Passed both chambers as of March 16, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (March 16, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1724?
- Ridley, Jordan (R, 22), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1724?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74141
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