Georgia Senate Bill SR41

Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/27/25
• Enrolled: 1/29/25
• Passed: 1/29/25

Caption

OneGeorgia Authority; commend

Summary

Senate Resolution 41 is a commemorative resolution recognizing and commending the OneGeorgia Authority on the 25th anniversary of its creation. The resolution recounts the Authority’s establishment in 2000 and describes it as a partnership among state and local leaders focused on strengthening rural Georgia through economic development, job retention, and community investment. The resolution highlights the Authority’s reported accomplishments, including more than $778 million invested in rural communities, more than $21 billion in private investment leveraged, over 872 awards made, more than 65,000 direct jobs created, and more than 2,500 housing units facilitated. It also credits the Authority with helping support Georgia’s broader business climate and economic growth, including the state’s repeated recognition by Area Development Magazine as a top state for business.

Impact

SR41 does not change state law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its effect is symbolic: it formally expresses the Senate’s appreciation for the OneGeorgia Authority and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the Authority. The resolution may help reinforce public and legislative support for rural economic development efforts, but it has no direct statutory impact on affected agencies, local governments, businesses, or residents.

Sentiment

The overall sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and congratulatory. The bill frames the OneGeorgia Authority as a successful and valuable state partner, emphasizing its role in rural development, job creation, housing, and private investment. No opposing views, recorded votes, or committee concerns are provided in the available context, suggesting the measure is noncontroversial and intended as a ceremonial commendation.

Contention

There is no evident substantive contention in the text or available legislative history. Because the resolution is honorary rather than regulatory, it does not appear to raise policy disputes over funding, governance, or program design. Any implicit point of emphasis is the value of state support for rural communities and economic development, but no member or stakeholder objections are documented.