Marable, Richard Otis; condolences
This bill (SR 608) is a Senate resolution honoring Richard Otis Marable, a former Georgia State Senator who served for 12 years and passed away in February 2025. It expresses the Senate's condolences for his death, recognizes his service to Georgia, and highlights his family, character, and community impact. The resolution formally joins the Senate in honoring his life and directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy to his family. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on legislation or constituents.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2026
Last action Jan 28, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Jan 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Read and Adopted
upper
Jan 27, 2026
Introduced
Senate Hopper
upper
5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chuck Hufstetler
RRepublican
P
David Lucas
DDemocratic
P
Donzella James
DDemocratic
P
Ed Harbison
DDemocratic
P
Nan Orrock
DDemocratic
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