SR480Introduced in the Senate
Georgia Forests; acute and ongoing threat to Georgia's forests posed by the southern pine beetle; recognize
Introduced by Matt Brass, District 6
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
A RESOLUTION recognizing the acute and ongoing threat to Georgia's forests posed by the southern pine beetle, particularly in the western region of this state, and encouraging all Georgia landowners to follow guidance by the Georgia Forestry Commission to mitigate the spread of this destructive pest; and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Senate Passed/Adopted
February 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Consent Calendar Expressing The Will Of The Senate: Senate Vote #590 · February 26, 2026
48
Yes
0
No
7
Absent or Not Voting
55 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Watson | 1 | Yes |
| Derek Mallow | 2 | Absent |
| Mike Hodges | 3 | Yes |
| Billy Hickman | 4 | Yes |
| Sheikh Rahman | 5 | Yes |
| Matt Brass | 6 | Yes |
| Nabilah Islam Parkes | 7 | Yes |
| Russ Goodman | 8 | Not Voting |
| Nikki Merritt | 9 | Yes |
| Emanuel Jones | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Senate Hopper
Senate Read and Referred
Senate Committee Favorably Reported
Senate Read Second Time
Senate Passed/Adopted
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