Allen, Tayvian D.; recognize and commend

2026 Special Session Introduced by Tonya Anderson and 10 co-sponsors

SR 13 is a ceremonial non-binding resolution recognizing and commending Tayvian D. Allen for exemplary contributions, with no policy, funding, or regulatory effects.

Senate Read and Adopted

Summary of SR 13 (2026_ss) – Georgia

Purpose and Intent

SR 13 is a resolution recognizing and commending an individual named Tayvian D. Allen. The primary aim is to formally acknowledge and express appreciation for the contributions or achievements of this person, as is typical for a Senate resolution of commendation.

Key Provisions and Provisions of Change

The bill constitutes a non-binding Senate resolution. It does not create or alter law or policy, nor does it authorize expenditures or regulatory changes.

The core content is ceremonial recognition, typically including statements of admiration, gratitude, or notice of the individual’s impact or exemplary qualities.

Specific language often highlights the reasons for commendation (e.g., leadership, community service, achievements). The exact text of such praise is not provided in the summary, but the intent is to publicly honor Tayvian D. Allen.

Who or What Would Be Affected

The primary beneficiary and beneficiary audience is Tayvian D. Allen, who would receive formal recognition from the Georgia State Senate.

The broader impact is ceremonial and symbolic, contributing to public acknowledgment and the historical record of the Senate’s recognitions.

There are no operational or regulatory effects on government programs, agencies, or the public, and no funding implications.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Status: As of the latest action, the bill is listed as having been acted upon in the Senate Hopper (the stage where bills are scheduled for consideration or introduction in the Georgia Senate).

The bill will follow standard Senate procedures for resolutions, including potential committee consideration, debate, and passage by the Senate.

As a concurrent or simple Senate resolution, if adopted, it may proceed to be transmitted to other appropriate bodies (e.g., the House) for concurrence, though many resolutions remain within the chamber that sponsors introduced them in.

Sponsors include a broad list of co-sponsors, indicating cross-suite support from multiple members. Notable co-sponsors include Kenya Wicks, Sonya Halpern, Nikki Merritt, Matt Brass, Randal Mangham, Russ Goodman, Nan Orrock, Harold Jones, Tonya Anderson, Gail Davenport, and Doc Rhett.

Additional Context

The sponsor list suggests an intention to gather bipartisan or broad legislative support for the commendation.

As a ceremonial measure, SR 13 does not enact policy changes or allocate resources.

If you need the exact language of the resolution, the formal sponsor statements, or the committee referral details, I can pull those once provided or available in the official bill text.