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HR 9EXGEORGIASession 2026_ssState Billsigned
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Georgia House Commends Eagle Scout Joshua Barrera

Original title: Barrera, Joshua; commend

Last action · June 17, 2026: House Read and AdoptedSponsors: Scott Hilton and 5 others

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What This Bill Does

The Georgia House of Representatives adopted a resolution commending and congratulating Joshua Barrera for achieving the rank of .

Why it matters

Changes only the official recognition of an individual resident; no funding, legal rights, or state service changes are established.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Joshua Barrera

Receives official commendation and a copy of the adopted House resolution.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of House Resolution 9EX?
The resolution formally commends and congratulates Joshua Barrera on attaining the rank of .
Does this resolution change any laws or provide funding?
No, this is a commemorative resolution that does not alter laws, allocate funding, or modify state services.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

3 actions
  1. Jun 17, 2026HouseIntroduced
    House Hopper
  2. Jun 17, 2026HouseIntroduced
    House First Readers
  3. Jun 17, 2026HouseFloor
    House Read and Adopted

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Sponsors

Scott HiltonHouse · District 48RepublicanPrimary sponsor
Carmen RiceHouse · District 139RepublicanCosponsor
Mitchell HornerHouse · District 3RepublicanCosponsor
Chris ErwinHouse · District 32RepublicanCosponsor
Chas CannonHouse · District 172RepublicanCosponsor
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Josh BonnerHouse · District 73RepublicanCosponsor

Connected Entities

Troop 7153, Scott Hilton, Mitchell Horner and 6 more
OrganizationTroop 7153“Scout troop of which Joshua Barrera is a member”Map →
PersonScott Hilton“Representative of the 48th district sponsoring the resolution”Map →
PersonMitchell Horner“Representative of the 3rd district”Map →
PersonChas Cannon“Representative of the 172nd district”Map →
PersonChris Erwin“Representative of the 32nd district”Map →
PersonCarmen Rice“Representative of the 139th district”Map →
PersonJoshua Barrera“Eagle Scout recipient being commended”Map →
OrganizationScouting America“Organization conferring the Eagle Scout rank”Map →
PersonJosh Bonner“Representative of the 73rd district”Map →

Sources

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www.legis.ga.gov

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