Georgia HR1759: Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Division of State Parks & Historic Sites; commend

What the bill says

A resolution Recognizing and commending the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Division of State Parks & Historic Sites; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Division of State Parks & Historic Sites; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Division of State Parks & Historic Sites manages the preservation of more than 60 properties across the state, including mountains, canyons, forests, waterfalls, lakes, battlefields, historic homes, Native American sites, and more; and WHEREAS, through these locations, the division maintains important habitats for plants and animals, provides the citizens of Georgia with places to enjoy the outdoors, and protects historic sites where future generations can learn about the past; and WHEREAS, the division continued to demonstrate its commitment to this state in 2025 through the efforts of its exemplary staff and volunteers, all of whom dedicated innumerable hours of their time and energy across numerous operations; and WHEREAS, Hurricane Helene presented one of the most significant weather-related challenges in the division's history, causing immense damage within five of the division's six regions and stranding many Georgians without access to power and emergency services; and H. R. 1759 LC 112 3971 WHEREAS, in response to this unprecedented natural disaster, a total of 118 park rangers contributed more than 6,600 work hours to clear debris, assess damage, and assist with emergency operations, and many division sites worked through this recovery phase without running …

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Sponsors

• Anderson, Victor (R, 10) · primary sponsor
• Trey Rhodes (R, 124)
• Lynn Smith (R, HD-070)
• Gerald Greene (R, 154)
• Steven Meeks (R, 178)
• John Corbett (R, 174)

Latest actions

1. March 18, 2026: House Read and Adopted
2. March 18, 2026: House First Readers
3. March 18, 2026: House Hopper

Common questions

What is HR1759?

HR1759 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Division of State Parks & Historic Sites; commend.

What does HR1759 do?

In its own words: A resolution Recognizing and commending the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Division of State Parks & Historic Sites; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HR1759?

Passed both chambers as of March 18, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (March 18, 2026).

Who sponsored HR1759?

Anderson, Victor (R, 10), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR1759?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74222