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GA HB1366

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/21/2024

Primary Sponsor

Rhonda Taylor

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates the month of April each year as "Black Women's History Month" in Georgia by adding a new Code section (1-4-27) to Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated
  • Includes legislative findings recognizing Black women's contributions to Georgia across fields such as arts, literature, film, television, science, technology, news media, jurisprudence, government, and education
  • Encourages officials and departments of state, county, and municipal governments, boards of education, schools, colleges, universities, businesses, and all citizens to participate in appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities each April
  • Identifies a need for public education, awareness, and discourse regarding the historical and ongoing impacts of Black women on the state and its people

Legislative Description

State holidays; month of April as Black Women's History Month; designate

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported

2/27/2024

Committee Referrals

Special Rules2/22/2024

Full Bill Text

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