Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 242: Capitol Art Standards Commission; placement of a monument in honor of the Honorable Clarence Thomas within the Nathan Deal Judicial Center; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 242 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Capitol Art Standards Commission; placement of a monument in honor of the Honorable Clarence Thomas within the Nathan Deal Judicial Center; provide. Primary sponsor: Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican), Greg Dolezal (Republican), Tim Bearden (Republican), Bill Cowsert (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), John F. Kennedy. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): Senate Recommitted.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 13 of Title 45 and Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Capitol Art Standards Commission and state flag, seal, and other symbols, respectively, so as to provide for duties and responsibilities of the commission; to provide for the placement of a monument in honor of the Honorable Clarence Thomas within the Nathan Deal Judicial Center; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Ben Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Steve Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 51 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Brian Strickland | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
| Greg Dolezal | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Tim Bearden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Bill Cowsert | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 46 |
| Matt Brass | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| John F. Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Recommitted
- Senate Taken from Table
- Senate Tabled
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper