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HB881 • 2025

Holidays; first day of the legislative session each year as Civility Day; designate

Holidays; first day of the legislative session each year as Civility Day; designate

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Sponsor
Campbell, Lisa
Last action
2025-04-02
Official status
House Second Readers
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official text confirms the designation and findings but does not detail specific activities for Civility Day or its impact beyond the legislature.

Designating the First Day of the Legislative Session as Civility Day

This bill designates the first day of each legislative session in Georgia as 'Civility Day' and includes related findings.

What This Bill Does

  • Changes state law to name the first day of every legislative session as 'Civility Day'.
  • Includes official statements about why this observance is important for lawmakers.
  • Removes any existing laws that conflict with this new designation.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Members of the Georgia General Assembly during their annual sessions.

Terms To Know

Legislative Session
The period each year when lawmakers meet to discuss, debate, and vote on new laws.
Civility Day
A designated day meant to encourage respectful behavior among government officials.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill text does not specify what activities or events must happen on Civility Day.
  • It is unclear if this designation creates a paid holiday for state employees outside the legislature.
  • The official effective date of the law has not been listed in the provided information.

Bill History

  1. 2025-04-02 Georgia General Assembly

    House Second Readers

Official Summary Text

Holidays; first day of the legislative session each year as Civility Day; designate