Strolling Thunder Day at the state capitol; January 29, 2026; recognize
This bill is a ceremonial resolution designating January 29, 2026, as "Strolling Thunder Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It recognizes the Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students (GEEARS) and their annual event where families share experiences about raising young children with lawmakers. The resolution does not create new policies, funding, or obligations - it simply formally acknowledges this event to highlight early childhood development priorities. It directly affects Georgia lawmakers and the public by designating a specific day for this symbolic recognition.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2026
Last action Jan 27, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Jan 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Read and Adopted
lower
Jan 27, 2026
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bethany Ballard
RRepublican
P
Debbie Buckner
DDemocratic
P
Katie Dempsey
RRepublican
P
Leesa Hagan
RRepublican
P
Will Wade
RRepublican
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