Georgia CommonsSR 673: League of Women Voters of Georgia; recognize
Last action February 3, 2026 · Senate Read and Referred
A Senate resolution would formally recognize the League of Women Voters of Georgia for over a century of work on voter education, civic engagement, and election issues in the state.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution in the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recounts the history of the League of Women Voters of Georgia, starting with its founding in 1920 out of the women's suffrage movement, through decades of advocacy on labor laws, prison reform, public education, civil rights, and election reform, up to its current focus on healthcare access, education, environmental protection, and election reform. The resolution does not create any new rule, program, or funding. It simply states that the Senate recognizes the organization's contributions to voter education and civic engagement, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the League of Women Voters of Georgia.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes the League of Women Voters of Georgia for its history of work on voting rights, civic education, and election issues.
- Recounts historical milestones, including the group's 1920 founding and its 1952 fight against the county unit election system.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to the League of Women Voters of Georgia.
- Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute, and carries no funding or enforcement mechanism.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the League of Women Voters of Georgia as the honoree. It does not impose duties or effects on the general public, state agencies, or any other organization beyond the Senate's own administrative step of delivering a copy.
Why it matters
Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not change any Georgia law or policy. Its practical effect is limited to an official statement of recognition from the Senate and a symbolic gesture toward an organization active in voter education and election advocacy.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses summarize the League's history from its 1920 founding through 2026, including its role in suffrage, civil rights, and election reform.
- The first resolving clause states the Senate's recognition of the League's contributions to voter education and civic engagement.
- The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to the League of Women Voters of Georgia.
From the bill
“the League of Women Voters of Georgia (LWVGA) was born out of the women's suffrage movement during a meeting held in the home of Emily C. MacDougald”
“the members of this body recognize the League of Women Voters of Georgia for its historic and ongoing contributions to voter education, civic engagement, and the protection of democratic participation”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Referred (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
Topics
- League of Women Voters
- voting rights history
- civic education
- Georgia Senate resolution