SR 537: Poder Latinx in Georgia; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution, not a change to Georgia law. It recognizes Poder Latinx, a nonpartisan nonprofit founded in 2019 that works to increase voter registration, education, and civic participation among Latino communities in the United States and in Georgia specifically. The resolution recounts the organization's activities in Georgia, including thousands of new voter registrations, hundreds of thousands of calls and texts to constituents, and door-to-door canvassing, along with programs like the Poderosas Fellowship for young Latina leaders. It closes by having the Senate commend the organization and directing the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Poder Latinx. It does not create any new requirement, funding, or legal change.

• Formally commends Poder Latinx on behalf of the Georgia Senate for its voter registration and civic engagement work.
• States that the Secretary of the Senate must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Poder Latinx.
• Recounts specific Georgia activities the organization has carried out, such as voter registration drives and canvassing.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or provide any state funding.

The resolution directly names Poder Latinx and its programs, including the Poderosas Fellowship for young Latina leaders. It also references Latino and Hispanic voters in Georgia and the Secretary of the Senate, who is directed to distribute a copy of the resolution.

Because this is a commendatory resolution rather than a law, it has no direct legal or financial effect on Georgians. Its practical significance is symbolic: a public statement by the Georgia Senate acknowledging the organization's voter engagement work among Latino communities in the state.

• The whereas clauses describe Poder Latinx's founding in 2019 and its mission of voter registration, education, and issue-based advocacy for Latino communities.
• The resolution cites specific Georgia 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 work on voter registration, education, and participation among Latino Americans.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Poder Latinx.

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

• Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)Patrocinador principal
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)

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