Georgia Forests; acute and ongoing threat to Georgia's forests posed by the southern pine beetle; recognize
Summary
A RESOLUTION recognizing the acute and ongoing threat to Georgia's forests posed by the southern pine beetle, particularly in the western region of this state, and encouraging all Georgia landowners to follow guidance by the Georgia Forestry Commission to mitigate the spread of this destructive pest; and for other purposes.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 27, 2025
Last action Feb 26, 2026
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What changed between versions
As introduced LC 60 0160
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Adopted Senate
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MINOR
The bill text was amended to reflect its adoption by the Senate, adding a formal header indicating the resolution has been approved by the Senate chamber. This change marks a procedural milestone in the legislative process rather than altering the substantive policy content of the resolution.
TECHNICAL
Added the header 'ADOPTED SENATE' to indicate the resolution has passed the Senate chamber, which is a procedural update rather than a substantive policy change.
Floor votes · Senate Feb 26, 2026
How they voted
45–0
Passed · 7 other
Total votes 52
Feb 26, 2026
D
Democratic20
75% Yea
R
Republican32
93% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Feb 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Passed/Adopted
upper
Feb 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Favorably Reported
upper
Mar 28, 2025
Committee
Senate Read and Referred
upper
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced
Senate Hopper
upper
6 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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