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GA HB881

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Campbell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates the first day of each legislative session as "Civility Day" in Georgia by adding new Code section 1-4-27 to the Official Code of Georgia

  • References George Washington's "110 Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior" written when he was about 14 years old as historical precedent

  • Cites the Georgia Municipal Association as the first Organization of Civility, with 77 cities receiving the "City of Civility" designation

  • Outlines nine civility practices for legislators including respecting opposing views, managing emotions, active listening, and showing empathy

  • Amends Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to holidays and observances

Legislative Description

Holidays; first day of the legislative session each year as Civility Day; designate

Last Action

House Second Readers

4/2/2025

Committee Referrals

Special Rules3/31/2025

Full Bill Text

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