Garrett, Dr. James Matthew; honoring the life and memory; condolences
HR 1305 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Dr. James Matthew Garrett, a Georgia native and public servant known for his work in organizational development, LGBTQ+ advocacy with the Human Rights Campaign, and community leadership. The resolution expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences for his passing and commemorates his contributions, including his roles at Emory University, Deloitte, and his recognition as Georgia's Most Influential Leader in 2020. It does not create any policy changes or affect specific groups, as it is purely a symbolic gesture of remembrance. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy to his family.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2026
Last action Feb 10, 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 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Read and Adopted
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
4 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Imani Barnes
DDemocratic
P
Karla Drenner
DDemocratic
P
Park Cannon
DDemocratic
P
Sam Park
DDemocratic
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