Georgia HR2026: Kennesaw State University men's basketball team; winning the 2026 Conference USA Men's Basketball Championship and earning a berth in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament; commend

What the bill says

A resolution Congratulating the Kennesaw State University men's basketball team for winning the 2026 Conference USA Men's Basketball Championship and earning a berth in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION Congratulating the Kennesaw State University men's basketball team for winning the 2026 Conference USA Men's Basketball Championship and earning a berth in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Kennesaw State University has become one of the largest public universities in the State of Georgia, and it continues to uphold a tradition of academic and athletic excellence; and WHEREAS, under the inspired leadership of third-year Head Coach Antoine Pettway, the Owls men's basketball team ascended to the pinnacle of Conference USA play in only its second year competing in the league; and WHEREAS, the Owls defeated Louisiana Tech with a score of 71-60 on March 14, 2026, at VBC Propst Arena in Huntsville, Alabama; and WHEREAS, upon capturing their first-ever Conference USA title, the Owls finished the season with 21 victories, the second-most wins in school history; and H. R. 2026 LC 112 4141 WHEREAS, with this championship victory, Kennesaw State became the first Conference USA institution to win championship games in both football and men's basketball in the same year; and WHEREAS, the Owls earned an automatic bid to the 2026 NCAA Tournament as the No. 14 seed in the West Region, marking only the second trip to March Madness in program history; and WHEREAS, this season stands as a testament to …

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Sponsors

• Campbell, Lisa (D, 35) · primary sponsor
• Segun Adeyina (D)
• McQueen, Mekyah (D, 61)
• Devan Seabaugh (R, 34)
• David Wilkerson (D)
• Mary Williams (D, 37)

Latest actions

1. March 31, 2026: House Read and Adopted
2. March 31, 2026: House First Readers
3. March 31, 2026: House Hopper

Common questions

What is HR2026?

HR2026 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Kennesaw State University men's basketball team; winning the 2026 Conference USA Men's Basketball Championship and earning a berth in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament; commend.

What does HR2026 do?

In its own words: A resolution Congratulating the Kennesaw State University men's basketball team for winning the 2026 Conference USA Men's Basketball Championship and earning a berth in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HR2026?

Passed both chambers as of March 31, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (March 31, 2026).

Who sponsored HR2026?

Campbell, Lisa (D, 35), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR2026?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74638