Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Resolution
SR 564: Georgia Independent College Association; recognize
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Plain-language summary
SR 564 is a resolution introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Georgia Independent College Association; recognize. Primary sponsor: Max Burns (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Greg Dolezal (Republican), Larry Walker (Republican), Blake Tillery (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican), Jason T. Dickerson, Chuck Payne (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Tim Bearden (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican), Frank Ginn (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2026): Senate 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 and commending the Georgia Independent College Association for its leadership in private higher education and its enduring commitment to making Georgia the top state for talent and economic development; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 22
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Bo Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Greg Dolezal | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Larry Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Blake Tillery | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Marty Harbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Mike Hodges | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Jason T. Dickerson | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Tim Bearden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Brian Strickland | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
| Frank Ginn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
“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 Read and Adopted
- Senate Hopper