Day of Democracy; January 26, 2026; recognize
This resolution designates January 26, 2026, as "Day of Democracy" to recognize India's adoption of its Constitution on January 26, 1950, establishing it as a democratic republic. It highlights Georgia's Indian American community and U.S.-India democratic ties, noting India's constitutional influences on the U.S. system. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, authorizing the House clerk to distribute copies for public awareness. It directly affects no individuals or entities through legislative action.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Last action Feb 2, 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
Feb 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Read and Adopted
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Carter Barrett
RRepublican
P
Esther Panitch
DDemocratic
P
Lauren McDonald
RRepublican
P
Scott Hilton
RRepublican
P
Sharon Cooper
RRepublican
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