SR537: SR537 Poder Latinx in Georgia; recognize

This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia Senate praising the nonprofit organization Poder Latinx for its work registering and engaging Latino voters in Georgia. It does not change any law; it is a ceremonial honor. The resolution describes the organization's founding in 2019 and its work on voter registration, phone and text outreach, door knocking, and leadership development programs such as the Poderosas Fellowship. It cites specific numbers, including thousands of new voter registrations and hundreds of thousands of calls and texts made in Georgia. The Senate resolves to commend the organization and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Poder Latinx for distribution.

• Formally commends Poder Latinx for its voter registration, education, and civic engagement work in Georgia's Latino community.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Poder Latinx.
• Cites specific figures on the organization's Georgia activities, including voter registrations, calls, texts, and door knocking.
• Does not create any new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a commemorative resolution.

The resolution directly names Poder Latinx, a nonpartisan civic organization, and describes its work with Latino and Hispanic voters and communities in Georgia. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare and deliver a copy of the resolution.

Because this is a commemorative resolution rather than a law, it does not change anyone's rights, duties, or funding. Its practical effect is limited to a formal, public statement of recognition from the Georgia Senate toward the organization's voter engagement efforts.

• The whereas clauses describe Poder Latinx's founding in 2019 and its mission of voter registration and civic engagement among Latino communities.
• The whereas clauses cite specific Georgia outreach figures: 3,792 new or updated voter registrations, 800,155 calls, 145,340 texts, and 124,608 doors knocked.
• The resolved clause has the Senate commend Poder Latinx for its voter registration, education, and participation work.
• The final resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Poder Latinx.

1. 2025-04-04Senate Read and Referred (Senate)
2. 2025-04-02Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)Primary sponsor
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)

• voter registration
• civic engagement
• Latino community
• legislative recognition