World OKTA Global Startup Month; September 2026; recognize

2026 Special Session Introduced by David Clark and 4 co-sponsors

Georgia recognizes September 2026 as World OKTA Global Startup Month to honor entrepreneurship and encourage participation by state agencies and partners.

House Read and Adopted

Bill Overview

Bill: HR 50

Session/Jurisdiction: 2026 Georgia General Assembly (2026_ss)

Title: World OKTA Global Startup Month; September 2026; recognize

Current status: House Hopper, First Readers, Read and Adopted (as of 2026-06-22)

Sponsors: Primary sponsor (unspecified); Co-sponsors include Rey Martinez, Matt Reeves, Sandy Donatucci, Soo Hong, David Clark

1) Purpose and Intent

The bill seeks official recognition by the Georgia General Assembly of World OKTA Global Startup Month, specifically designating September 2026 as World OKTA Global Startup Month.

The aim is to acknowledge and celebrate global startup activity, entrepreneurship, and related economic development efforts in Georgia and beyond.

2) Key Provisions and Changes

Recognition: The measure would formally recognize September 2026 as World OKTA Global Startup Month.

Emphasis on startups: Likely to highlight support for startup ecosystems, innovation, and collaboration between Georgia-based startups and the broader global startup community.

Symbolic/ceremonial nature: The text provided does not indicate substantive regulatory or financial changes; the core action appears to be formal recognition by the legislature.

Potential accompanying actions (not expressly stated but commonly accompanying such resolutions):

Encouragement to state agencies, local governments, universities, and private sector partners to observe or participate in related events.
Promotion of entrepreneurship-friendly policies and awareness campaigns within the state.

3) Who or What Would Be Affected

State Institutions: Encourages state agencies, economic development offices, and educational institutions to acknowledge and participate in related events.

Georgia Startup Community: Benefits from heightened visibility and legitimacy, potential alignment with statewide entrepreneurship initiatives.

Private Sector and Nonprofits: May receive encouragement to organize or sponsor events in September 2026 under the World OKTA Startup Month umbrella.

General Public: Increased awareness of startup ecosystems and opportunities within Georgia.

4) Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Status Timeline:

June 22, 2026: House Hopper
June 22, 2026: House First Readers
June 22, 2026: House Read and Adopted

Next Steps (typical legislative path):

If passed by the House, the bill would move to the Senate for consideration.
Upon approval by both chambers, the bill would be sent to the governor for signature to become law (recognition is typically symbolic; it may not require signing but would be noted as official legislative sentiment).

Effective Date: Not explicitly stated in the provided text; typically, a resolution or recognition would take effect immediately upon passage or be commemorative for September 2026.

Summary

HR 50 is a commemorative measure by the Georgia General Assembly recognizing World OKTA Global Startup Month and specifically designating September 2026 as World OKTA Global Startup Month. It aims to honor and promote entrepreneurship, celebrate Georgia’s startup ecosystem, and encourage participation by state agencies, educational institutions, and private partners in related activities. The bill has passed through several House steps as of June 2026 and would likely proceed to the Senate and, subsequently, the governor for final action.