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HR 47

Hilton, Robert Lund; Chris Ann Chapman Hilton; commend

2026 Special Session Introduced by Bethany Ballard and 5 co-sponsors

Georgia House resolution honors Robert Lund Hilton and Chris Ann Chapman Hilton with ceremonial commendation for their contributions to the state/community.

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Bill Summary · HR 47

Bill Overview

  • Bill: HR 47
  • Session/Jurisdiction: Georgia, 2026_session
  • Title: Hilton, Robert Lund; Chris Ann Chapman Hilton; commend
  • Status: Passed House (Hopper action history shows HouseReadAdopted after First Readers)
  • Sponsors:
    • Primary/Co-sponsors: Josh Bonner, Carmen Rice, Chuck Martin, Jan Jones, Bethany Ballard, Scott Hilton
  • Purpose: Acknowledgment/commendation resolution recognizing Robert Lund Hilton and Chris Ann Chapman Hilton

Note: The bill text available is largely a PDF/encoded artifact and does not present explicit substantive provisions beyond the commendation intent. The summary below reflects typical content and potential impact of a formal commendation resolution.

Main Purpose and Intent

  • The bill appears to authorize a formal House of Representatives commendation recognizing individuals named in the title: Robert Lund Hilton and Chris Ann Chapman Hilton.
  • Such resolutions publicly acknowledge contributions, achievements, or service of the individuals to the state or community.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Resolutions of this type generally contain:
    • A short preamble noting the honoree(s) and the reason for recognition.
    • Statements of appreciation or commendation from the House.
    • Optional language urging constituents to join in congratulating the honorees.
  • No fiscal impact, regulatory change, or legislative mandates typically accompany a ceremonial resolution.
  • The text would typically include:
    • The official nomination statement.
    • Date and sponsor attribution.
    • A concluding clause conveying the House’s best wishes.

Who or What Would be Affected

  • The primary effect is ceremonial recognition by the Georgia House of Representatives.
  • The honorees (Robert Lund Hilton and Chris Ann Chapman Hilton) and their families, employers, and communities would be the direct beneficiaries of public acknowledgment.
  • No changes to law, taxes, regulatory framework, or government programs are anticipated from such a resolution.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Action History indicates:
    • 2026-06-22: House Hopper
    • 2026-06-22: House First Readers
    • 2026-06-22: House Read and Adopted
  • Typical process for a commendation in Georgia:
    • Introduction in the House (first and second reading/approval)
    • Passage by the House
    • Transmission to the Senate (if identical or companion resolution exists)
    • Potential signing by the presiding officer or governor not typically required for ceremonial resolutions
  • Timelines: The bill moved through the initial House processing on a single day, June 22, 2026, and advanced to adoption in the same day according to the action history.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Public Recognition: Raises the profile of the honorees within the state and may be cited in local media and community events.
  • Ceremonial Value: Can reflect positively on the sponsoring legislators and communities associated with the honorees.
  • Budgetary/Policy Impact: None anticipated; primarily symbolic.

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