SR 799 Georgia Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Georgia Reads Day; recognize March 3, 2026

This resolution designates March 3, 2026, as "Georgia Reads Day" to ceremonially recognize efforts advancing literacy in Georgia. It specifically honors students participating in the 2026 READBowl reading challenge, Georgia Reads Coach Malcolm Mitchell, the Georgia Council on Literacy, and community organizations awarded for literacy initiatives. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes; it is a symbolic gesture to celebrate existing literacy achievements and community contributions. It was formally adopted by the Georgia Senate on February 19, 2026.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Feb 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Read and Adopted
upper
Feb 18, 2026
Introduced
Senate Hopper
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