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.