Georgia HR1859: Capitol Art Standards Commission and the Governor; place a portrait of Governor Rufus Bullock in the state capitol; urge

What the bill says

A resolution Urging the Capitol Art Standards Commission and the Governor to place a portrait of Governor Rufus Bullock in the state capitol; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION Urging the Capitol Art Standards Commission and the Governor to place a portrait of Governor Rufus Bullock in the state capitol; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, virtually all Governors of the State of Georgia since the early 19th Century are honored with a portrait in the state capitol; and WHEREAS, Rufus Bullock served as the 46th Governor of the State of Georgia and was the first Republican Governor of this state; and WHEREAS, Governor Bullock is the only Governor of the State of Georgia since at least 1850 who is not honored with a portrait in the state capitol; and WHEREAS, Governor Bullock led the state through some of its more turbulent times in history and was an esteemed private citizen in the later decades of his life; and WHEREAS, Governor Bullock is due the honor and respect paid to other Governors of this state. H. R. 1859 LC 47 4269 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body urge the Capitol Art Standards Commission and the Governor to place a portrait of Governor Rufus Bullock in the state capitol. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the Capitol Art …

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Sponsors

• Gerald Greene (R, 154) · primary sponsor
• Jan Jones (R, 47)
• James Burchett (R, 176)
• Karen Mathiak (R, 82)
• Ginny Ehrhart (R, 36)

Latest actions

1. March 27, 2026: House Second Readers
2. March 25, 2026: House First Readers
3. March 23, 2026: House Hopper

Common questions

What is HR1859?

HR1859 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Capitol Art Standards Commission and the Governor; place a portrait of Governor Rufus Bullock in the state capitol; urge.

What does HR1859 do?

In its own words: A resolution Urging the Capitol Art Standards Commission and the Governor to place a portrait of Governor Rufus Bullock in the state capitol; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HR1859?

In committee as of March 27, 2026. Latest action: House Second Readers (March 27, 2026).

Who sponsored HR1859?

Gerald Greene (R, 154), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR1859?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74353