Georgia HR1948: State and local authorities; transfer operation of Georgia Capitol Museum from University System of Georgia to Georgia Building Authority; urge

What the bill says

A resolution Urging appropriate state and local authorities to transfer operation of the Georgia Capitol Museum from the University System of Georgia to the Georgia Building Authority; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION Urging appropriate state and local authorities to transfer operation of the Georgia Capitol Museum from the University System of Georgia to the Georgia Building Authority; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Georgia Capitol Museum preserves the history of the Georgia State Capitol as well as the events that have taken place within its halls since its construction completed on July 4, 1889; and WHEREAS, the museum collects, maintains, and exhibits significant artifacts, including historic flags and works of art, and offers educational tours to visitors and school groups; and WHEREAS, the Georgia Building Authority is responsible for managing the facilities located in the Capitol Hill Complex, including the Georgia State Capitol; and WHEREAS, the Georgia Building Authority is appropriately equipped to fund, manage, maintain, and staff the Georgia Capitol Museum and its historical assets as well as to perform other such duties and functions as are ordinarily exercised for its successful operation. H. R. 1948 LC 112 4083 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body urge the appropriate state and local authorities to transfer operation of the Georgia Capitol Museum from the University System of Georgia to the Georgia Building Authority. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make …

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Sponsors

• Matthew Gambill (R, 15) · primary sponsor
• Will Wade (R, 9)
• Devan Seabaugh (R, 34)
• Soo Hong (R, 103)

Latest actions

1. March 31, 2026: House Committee Favorably Reported
2. March 31, 2026: House Second Readers
3. March 27, 2026: House First Readers
4. March 25, 2026: House Hopper

Common questions

What is HR1948?

HR1948 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): State and local authorities; transfer operation of Georgia Capitol Museum from University System of Georgia to Georgia Building Authority; urge.

What does HR1948 do?

In its own words: A resolution Urging appropriate state and local authorities to transfer operation of the Georgia Capitol Museum from the University System of Georgia to the Georgia Building Authority; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HR1948?

In committee as of March 31, 2026. Latest action: House Committee Favorably Reported (March 31, 2026).

Who sponsored HR1948?

Matthew Gambill (R, 15), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR1948?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74501