Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 7 D · 6 R cosponsors

SR 596 — Big Brothers Big Sisters Agencies across Georgia; 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 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 13 sponsors

    1 primary, 12 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (7 D · 6 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

A RESOLUTION recognizing Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies across Georgia and commending their work in supporting students and families across the state of Georgia; 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 · 12 co-sponsors · 234 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (12)

Not signed on (234)

234 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

civil-rights education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 596 do?
A RESOLUTION recognizing Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies across Georgia and commending their work in supporting students and families across the state of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SR 596?
SR 596 is sponsored by Ed Harbison (Democrat), Jason T. Dickerson (Republican), Freddie Powell Sims (Democrat), RaShaun Kemp (Democrat), Ed Setzler (Republican), Donzella James (Democrat), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), David Lucas (Democrat), Drew Echols (Republican), Sam Watson (Republican), Kenya Wicks (Democrat), Bo Hatchett (Republican), and Nan Orrock (Democrat).
What is the current status of SR 596?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SR 596?
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