Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Resolution
SR 217: Senate Study Committee on Combating Chronic Absenteeism in Schools; create
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Plain-language summary
SR 217 is a resolution introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Senate Study Committee on Combating Chronic Absenteeism in Schools; create. Primary sponsor: John F. Kennedy, Billy Hickman (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2025): Senate Passed/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 creating the Senate Study Committee on Combating Chronic Absenteeism in Schools; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Bo Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Steve Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 51 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
“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 Passed/Adopted
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper