Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 32 R · 21 D cosponsors

SR 561 — Sampson, Cartrelia Denese; recognize

Last action — Senate Read and Adopted

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 53 sponsors

    1 primary, 52 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (32 R · 21 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cartrelia Denese Sampson on her outstanding service as a legislative assistant, serving many senators over the years with the Georgia Senate, and now, as the Director of Constituent Services with the Office of the Lieutenant Governor; and for other purposes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Senate Read and Adopted

  2. Senate Hopper

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 52 co-sponsors · 194 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (52)

Not signed on (194)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 561 do?
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cartrelia Denese Sampson on her outstanding service as a legislative assistant, serving many senators over the years with the Georgia Senate, and now, as the Director of Constituent Services with the Office of the Lieutenant Governor; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SR 561?
SR 561 is sponsored by Drew Echols (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican), Nabilah Parkes (Democrat), Timothy Bearden (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Sheikh Rahman (Democrat), Jaha Howard (Democrat), Donzella James (Democrat), Elena Parent (Democrat), Brian Strickland (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Tonya Anderson (Democrat), Nan Orrock (Democrat), RaShaun Kemp (Democrat), Ed Setzler (Republican), Sonya Halpern (Democrat), Sally Harrell (Democrat), Blake Tillery (Republican), Jason T. Dickerson (Republican), Nikki Merritt (Democrat), Max Burns (Republican), Ed Harbison (Democrat), Josh McLaurin (Democrat), Marty Harbin (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Derek Mallow (Democrat), David Lucas (Democrat), Freddie Powell Sims (Democrat), Colton Moore (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Frank Ginn (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Sam Watson (Republican), Randal Mangham (Democrat), Ben Watson (Republican), Gail Davenport (Democrat), Russ Goodman (Republican), Bill Cowsert (Republican), Kenya Wicks (Democrat), Rick Williams (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Kim Jackson (Democrat), Harold Jones II (Democrat), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Larry Walker, III (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), and Greg Dolezal (Republican).
What is the current status of SR 561?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SR 561?
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