Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Resolution
SR 568: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's facility dogs and their Canines For Kids Program; recognize
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Plain-language summary
SR 568 is a resolution introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's facility dogs and their Canines For Kids Program; recognize. Primary sponsor: Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Jason T. Dickerson, Mike Hodges (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Frank Ginn (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Tim Bearden (Republican), Sam Watson (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Jaha Howard (Democratic), Bill Cowsert (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 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's facility dogs and their Canines For Kids Program; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 14
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Ben Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
| Jason T. Dickerson | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mike Hodges | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Marty Harbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Frank Ginn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Tim Bearden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Jaha Howard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Bill Cowsert | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 46 |
“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