SR 245 Georgia Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Collins, Doug; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate commending Doug Collins upon his nomination as U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs. It expresses the Senate's support for his military service (including combat deployment in Iraq), congressional career, and advocacy for veterans' healthcare and mental health access. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a non-binding expression of praise with no legal effect or funding provisions. It was passed by the Georgia Senate in March 2025.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Mar 2025

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 21, 2025 Last action Mar 18, 2025

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What changed between versions

As introduced LC 112 3036 → Adopted Senate · 2 edits

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Added 'ADOPTED SENATE' header indicating the bill has been adopted by the Senate chamber.

Added 'A RESOLUTION' header clarifying the document type.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 18, 2025

How they voted

38–8

Passed · 9 other

Total votes 55

Mar 18, 2025

D Democratic22

8 Yea 8 Nay 6

36% Nay

R Republican33

30 Yea 3

90% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Mar 18, 2025

Upper · Passed

Senate Passed/Adopted

upper

Mar 3, 2025

Upper · Passed

Senate Committee Favorably Reported

upper

Feb 24, 2025

Committee

Senate Read and Referred

upper

Feb 21, 2025

Introduced

Senate Hopper

upper

25 primary · 0 co-sponsors