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SR 536

Boggs, Chief Justice Michael P.; recognize

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lee Anderson and 27 co-sponsors

SR 536 formally commends Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs for public service; a ceremonial, non-binding recognition noting his March 31, 2025 resignation.

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Bill Summary · SR 536

Summary — Senate Resolution 536 (SR 536)

Title: Recognizing and commending Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs
Classification: Senate Resolution (ceremonial)
Introduced: May 15, 2025 (LC 112 3294)
Status: Read & Adopted (Senate); Reported enrolled — Read & adopted May 19, 2025 (journal vote recorded)
Sponsors: 28 Senators (including John F. Kennedy, Russ Goodman, Matt Brass, Randal Mangham, Randy Robertson, and others)

Purpose and intent

SR 536 is a ceremonial resolution formally recognizing and commending Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs for his years of public service to the State of Georgia and extending best wishes upon his departure from the Supreme Court of Georgia. The resolution recounts his education, legal and legislative career, judicial service, and leadership as Chief Justice.

Key provisions

  • Formally recognizes and commends Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs for “efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service” to Georgia.
  • Recites biographical and career highlights, including:
    • Native of Waycross; undergraduate degrees from Georgia Southern College and J.D. from Mercer University School of Law.
    • Private legal practice and roles as county attorney, special assistant attorney general, and counsel to a development authority.
    • Elected State Representative in 2000; service on Judiciary, Public Safety, Government Affairs committees; chaired Probate Law and Elections subcommittees.
    • Judicial service as superior court judge (including founding a felony drug court), appointment to the Court of Appeals (2012), appointment to the Supreme Court (December 7, 2016), re-election (2018, 2024), election as Chief Justice (2022).
    • Announcement of resignation effective March 31, 2025.
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available for distribution to Chief Justice Boggs.

Who is affected

  • Primarily ceremonial: Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs is the subject and recipient of the commendation.
  • The resolution reflects the Senate’s formal record and public recognition; no direct regulatory, administrative, or financial effects on state agencies or the public.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • SR 536 was introduced under LC 112 3294 and carried broad Senate sponsorship.
  • Officially read and adopted by the Senate (dates recorded in the Senate Journal; reported enrolled).
  • Chief Justice Boggs’ resignation took effect March 31, 2025, as referenced in the resolution.

Impact

SR 536 is a non-binding, honorific measure intended to record the Senate’s appreciation of Chief Justice Boggs’ public service. It does not change law, appropriate funds, or impose obligations beyond directing distribution of the resolution copy.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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