Georgia Senate Bill SR1000

Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/19/26
• Enrolled: 3/20/26
• Passed: 3/20/26

Caption

Jones, Speaker Pro Tempore Jan; recognize

Summary

Senate Resolution 1000 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and commending Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones for her long career of public service in the Georgia House of Representatives upon her retirement. The resolution highlights her more than two decades in office, her service as the first woman Speaker Pro Tempore in Georgia history, and her brief service as Georgia’s first female Speaker of the House during a leadership transition in 2022. The resolution also recounts her legislative and civic accomplishments, especially in education policy and local government. It credits her with helping create the City of Milton, supporting the successful 2006 cityhood referendum, and advancing reforms and investments in K-12 and higher education, including HOPE Scholarship changes, Pre-K expansion, teacher salary funding, and school choice or alternative pathways for students in struggling schools.

Impact

This resolution does not change state law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its legal effect is limited to formally honoring Jan Jones and directing the Senate Secretary to provide her with an official copy. The bill’s practical impact is symbolic, reflecting legislative recognition of her service and influence, particularly in education policy and Georgia House leadership.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and celebratory. The bill presents Jan Jones as a trailblazing and highly accomplished legislator, emphasizing her historic leadership roles, policy expertise, and long tenure. Because the measure is a commendation resolution rather than a policy bill, there is no recorded opposition or substantive debate in the provided materials.

Contention

There is no notable contention reflected in the available text, votes, or committee materials. The resolution is noncontroversial and purely honorary, with the only substantive content being praise for Jones’s legislative career, her role in education policy, and her contributions to Milton and Georgia House leadership.