SR673: SR673 League of Women Voters of Georgia; recognize

This resolution honors the League of Women Voters of Georgia (LWVGA), tracing its history from its founding in 1920 out of the women's suffrage movement to its current advocacy work. It recounts milestones such as the League's role in defeating the county unit system in 1952, its support for the national Voting Rights Act of 1965, and its ongoing publication of voter education materials like the Georgia Government Citizen's Handbook. The resolution does not change any Georgia law, create a program, or spend state money. It simply states that the Senate recognizes the organization's contributions to voter education, civic engagement, and democratic participation, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send the League a copy of the resolution.

• Formally states that the Georgia Senate recognizes the League of Women Voters of Georgia for its history of civic and voting rights work.
• Recounts historical milestones of the organization, including its 1920 founding and 1952 defeat of the county unit system amendment.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the League of Women Voters of Georgia.
• Creates no new law, funding, requirement, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement rather than a change to the Georgia Code.

The resolution directly names the League of Women Voters of Georgia as the honoree. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who is directed to prepare and distribute a copy, but it does not impose obligations on the public, businesses, or other state agencies.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it does not change how Georgians vote, register, or interact with government. Its main effect is a formal, public statement from the Senate recognizing the League's history and role in civic life.

• The whereas clauses recount the League's founding on April 3, 1920, and its role in the women's suffrage movement in Georgia.
• The whereas clauses describe the League's 1952 victory against a county unit system amendment under President Frances Pauley.
• The resolved clause has the Senate recognize the League for its contributions to voter education, civic engagement, and democratic participation.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the League.

1. 2026-02-03Senate Read and Referred (Senate)
2. 2026-02-02Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)Primary sponsor
• 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)

• voting rights
• civic education
• women's suffrage history
• election reform
• legislative recognition