Orr, Jason; FunkJazz Kafé Arts & Music Festival; recognize and commend
SR 885 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate recognizing the 31st anniversary of the FunkJazz Kafé Arts & Music Festival and its founder, Jason Orr. It formally commends the festival for its 31 years of promoting Black culture, supporting local artists and businesses, and fostering community engagement in Atlanta. The resolution has no policy or legal effect - it is purely symbolic, expressing the Senate’s appreciation through a formal statement. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or directly affect any individuals or entities beyond the recognition itself. The Senate adopted this resolution on March 3, 2026, as a gesture of support for the festival’s cultural contributions.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2026
Last action Mar 3, 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
Mar 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Read and Adopted
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Introduced
Senate Hopper
upper
4 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Josh McLaurin
DDemocratic
P
Nan Orrock
DDemocratic
P
RaShaun Kemp
DDemocratic
P
Sonya Halpern
DDemocratic
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