RAHBI; outstanding contributions to the arts, culture, and the State of Georgia; recognize

2026 Special Session Introduced by Eric Bell and 4 co-sponsors

Georgia would establish a formal RAHBI designation to recognize and honor individuals or groups for significant arts and culture contributions.

House Read and Adopted

Bill Summary — HR 48 (2026_session, Georgia)

Purpose and intent

Recognizes and honors outstanding contributions to the arts, culture, and the State of Georgia. The bill title suggests the designation “RAHBI” is related to acknowledging notable achievements in arts and culture within Georgia.

Key provisions and changes

The bill appears to establish formal recognition or designation (RAHBI) for individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to arts and culture in Georgia.

It likely specifies criteria for recognizing contributions, the scope of recognition (e.g., individuals, groups, institutions), and the manner of acknowledgment (e.g., a formal resolution, ceremonial presentation, or commemoration in state records).

The bill may provide interpretive language to honor accomplishments within the state’s cultural landscape and to promote Georgia’s arts sector.

The legislation could include a mechanism for approving honorees (e.g., a named committee or the General Assembly) and may outline reporting or commemorative actions tied to the recognition.

Who/what would be affected

Individuals or organizations directly recognized under the RAHBI designation.

The Georgia arts and culture community, which would gain formal recognition opportunities and potential increases in visibility.

State government or legislative staff responsible for implementing ceremonial or archival aspects of the recognition (e.g., drafting resolutions, coordinating ceremonies, updating records).

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: The bill has progressed through the House:

House Hopper (introduced/positioning in the legislative workflow)
House First Readers (initial review/reading)
House Read and Adopted (passed the House at the first floor vote)

Sponsor/Co-sponsors:

Primary sponsor not listed, but co-sponsors include L.C. Myles, Park Cannon, Betsy Holland, Mekyah McQueen, and Eric Bell, indicating broad House support.

Next steps (typical for a passed first chamber bill):

If the bill has moved beyond the House, it would proceed to the Senate for its own readings, potential committee consideration, and a floor vote.
After Senate approval, any differences would be reconciled in a conference committee prior to final passage and potential signing into law by the Governor.

Effective date: The document does not specify an effective date; if enacted, the bill would typically become effective on a date stated in the final version (often July 1 of the fiscal year or upon signing, depending on the bill’s language).

Additional notes

The provided text from the bill is primarily a transcript artifact and does not include the full statutory language or exact operative provisions. The summary reflects the typical structure and intent inferred from the title and legislative status.

The bill’s impact will depend on the final enacted language, including precise criteria for recognition, the process for selecting honorees, any benefits or duties for honorees, and the budgetary or ceremonial resources allocated to implement the recognition.