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SR 542

Hembree, Bill; recognize

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jason Anavitarte and 1 co-sponsor

Georgia Senate honors Bill Hembree for public service and leadership; ceremonial recognition with a copy of the resolution, no legal effect.

Senate Read and Adopted
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Bill Summary · SR 542

Summary — Senate Resolution 542 (SR 542)

Title: Recognizing and commending Bill Hembree
Sponsors: Senators Timothy Bearden (primary) and Jason Anavitarte (primary)
Classification: Senate resolution (honorific)
Status: Read and adopted (Senate) — Reported enrolled

Purpose

SR 542 is an honorary resolution recognizing and commending Bill Hembree for his public service, community leadership, and professional accomplishments. It expresses the Georgia Senate’s appreciation and extends best wishes for his continued health and happiness.

Key provisions / what the resolution does

  • Officially recognizes and commends Bill Hembree for his leadership, integrity, and service to Georgia.
  • Lists notable achievements and biographical highlights (business founder, former state representative, community honoree, author, family details).
  • Notes that the Bridge over Dog River (Douglas County) was dedicated in his name in July 2022.
  • Authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Senate to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available for distribution to Bill Hembree.

Background facts cited in the resolution

  • Founder of Bill Hembree Insurance Agency (est. 2000) with offices in Douglasville, Marietta, and Kennesaw.
  • Elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 1992 and served through 2012.
  • Author of the book "16 Hours in Heaven" (published 2022).
  • Described in the text as a Christian, husband, father of three, patriot, and person of notable character and public service.

Who is affected

  • Primary subject: Bill Hembree (honoree).
  • Indirect: his family, constituents, colleagues, and the communities that have benefited from his service. The resolution has no regulatory or financial impact on individuals or agencies.

Procedural / timeline information

  • Senate Hopper: April 2, 2025
  • Senate Read and Adopted: April 4, 2025 (entry) and again recorded as Read & Adopted: May 19, 2025
  • Received by Secretary of the Senate: May 15, 2025
  • Vote recorded in Journal: May 19, 2025
  • Reported enrolled: May 19, 2025

Legal effect / impact

SR 542 is a non-binding, ceremonial resolution. It does not create law, appropriate funds, or impose obligations. Its primary effect is symbolic—recognition, official record of commendation, and distribution of a copy to the honoree.

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

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