Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 4 D cosponsors

SR 586 — Thornton, Jr., Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Otha E.; honoring

Last action — Senate Read and Adopted

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

A RESOLUTION honoring Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Otha E. Thornton, Jr., as an outstanding citizen of the state of Georgia as well as for a lifetime of service in defense and education; and for other purposes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Senate Read and Adopted

  2. Senate Hopper

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 243 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (243)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 586 do?
A RESOLUTION honoring Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Otha E. Thornton, Jr., as an outstanding citizen of the state of Georgia as well as for a lifetime of service in defense and education; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SR 586?
SR 586 is sponsored by Freddie Powell Sims (Democrat), Kim Jackson (Democrat), RaShaun Kemp (Democrat), and Donzella James (Democrat).
What is the current status of SR 586?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SR 586?
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