Georgia Reads Day; recognize March 3, 2026
This resolution designates March 3, 2026, as Georgia Reads Day to honor literacy efforts across Georgia. It specifically recognizes students participating in the 2026 READBowl reading challenge, Georgia Reads Coach Malcolm Mitchell, the Georgia Council on Literacy, and community organizations awarded for advancing literacy from early childhood through adulthood. The resolution has no policy or funding provisions - it is purely ceremonial, celebrating existing literacy achievements and community initiatives. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate in February 2026.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 19, 2026
Last action Feb 20, 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
Feb 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Read and Adopted
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Introduced
Senate Hopper
upper
5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Billy Hickman
RRepublican
P
Bo Hatchett
RRepublican
P
Chuck Payne
RRepublican
P
Ed Setzler
RRepublican
P
Sonya Halpern
DDemocratic
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