Nurses Day; recognize March 11, 2026
SR 829 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing March 11, 2026, as "Nurses Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It formally commends Georgia's registered nurses for their contributions to healthcare, citing their role in patient care, rural health access, and meeting growing healthcare demands. The resolution has no binding effect on policy or funding - it is solely a symbolic gesture of appreciation adopted by the Georgia Senate. It does not directly affect any laws, programs, or individuals beyond the commemorative recognition.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2026
Last action Feb 24, 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 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Read and Adopted
upper
Feb 20, 2026
Introduced
Senate Hopper
upper
16 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ben Watson
RRepublican
P
Bill Cowsert
RRepublican
P
Bo Hatchett
RRepublican
P
Brian Strickland
RRepublican
P
Chuck Hufstetler
RRepublican
P
David Lucas
DDemocratic
P
Ed Setzler
RRepublican
P
Kay Kirkpatrick
RRepublican
P
Matt Brass
RRepublican
P
Mike Hodges
RRepublican
P
Nan Orrock
DDemocratic
P
Nikki Merritt
DDemocratic
P
Randal Mangham
DDemocratic
P
Randy Robertson
RRepublican
P
Russ Goodman
RRepublican
P
Sonya Halpern
DDemocratic
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