Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1955: "Women's Golf Day"; June 5, 2026; recognize
Status: Passed both chambers, March 27, 2026
A RESOLUTION recognizing June 5, 2026, as "Women's Golf Day"; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing June 5, 2026, as "Women's Golf Day" in Georgia; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing June 5, 2026, as "Women's Golf Day" in Georgia; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, golf education companies, club managers, teaching professionals, and amateur golf associations in Georgia work together to promote the game of golf by enhancing access to golf and raising public understanding and appreciation of the contribution of women to the state's business and golf communities; and WHEREAS, the number of women playing and enjoying golf in Georgia is increasing at a rapid pace, and the popularity of golf among Georgia women is at an all-time high and still climbing; and WHEREAS, according to the National Golf Foundation, percent of all golfers are women; 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 H. R. 1955 LC 112 4093 WHEREAS, playing golf helps family members maintain a healthy lifestyle, with benefits including, but not limited to, burning up to 1,000 calories by walking between four and eight miles per game, reducing stress, and lowering cholesterol; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper to recognize the important contributions of women to the sport of …
Sponsors
- Sheila Jones (D, 60) · primary sponsor
- Alan Powell (R, 33)
- Doreen Carter (D, 93)
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1955?
- HR1955 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): "Women's Golf Day"; June 5, 2026; recognize.
- What does HR1955 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing June 5, 2026, as "Women's Golf Day" in Georgia; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1955?
- Passed both chambers as of March 27, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (March 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1955?
- Sheila Jones (D, 60), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1955?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74526
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