SR843: SR843 Young Democrats of Georgia Day; recognize March 9, 2026

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It recognizes the Young Democrats of Georgia, an organization for people ages 14 to 40 who support the Democratic Party, and designates March 9, 2026, as Young Democrats of Georgia Day at the state capitol. The resolution notes that members of the group have worked as legislative aides, interns, and staff, and that some have served in the General Assembly. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the Young Democrats of Georgia, the public, and the press. The resolution does not create any new law, funding, or requirement beyond this symbolic recognition.

• Designates March 9, 2026, as Young Democrats of Georgia Day at the state capitol.
• States that the Young Democrats of Georgia is an organization of people ages 14 to 40 who support the Democratic Party.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the organization, the public, and the press.
• Creates no new statute, funding, or legal obligation; it is a ceremonial statement by the Senate.

The resolution directly names the Young Democrats of Georgia, an organization for people ages 14 to 40, and notes members who have served as legislative aides, interns, staff, or General Assembly members. It has no legal effect on other Georgians.

The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians' daily lives; it is a symbolic honor. Its main real-world consequence is that the Secretary of the Senate will distribute copies to the Young Democrats of Georgia, the public, and the press.

• The resolving clause designates March 9, 2026, as Young Democrats of Georgia Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolution clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the organization, the public, and the press.
• The whereas clauses describe the organization's age range, its goal of engaging young people in politics, and issues like housing, climate change, and affordability affecting young Georgians.

1. 2026-02-25Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-24Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)Primary sponsor
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)

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