Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 1699: United Nations International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Transatlantic Slave Trade; 03/25/26; recognize
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Plain-language summary
HR 1699 is a resolution introduced in the Georgia House on March 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: United Nations International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Transatlantic Slave Trade; 03/25/26; recognize. Primary sponsor: Derrick Jackson (Democratic), Billy Mitchell (Democratic), Teddy Reese (Democratic), Gabe Okoye (Democratic), Arlene Beckles (Democratic), Segun Adeyina (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): House Read and Adopted.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 25, 2026, as the United Nations International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Transatlantic Slave Trade; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Billy Mitchell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 88 |
| Teddy Reese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 140 |
| Gabe Okoye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 102 |
| Arlene Beckles | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
| Segun Adeyina | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 110 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Read and Adopted
- House First Readers
- House Hopper