Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 8 D cosponsors

SR 859 — Edwards, Dr. Yolanda J.; recognize

Last action — Senate Read and Adopted

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 25, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Yolanda J. Edwards for her outstanding leadership, humanitarian service, and community impact; and for other purposes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Senate Read and Adopted

  2. Senate Hopper

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 239 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (239)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 859 do?
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Yolanda J. Edwards for her outstanding leadership, humanitarian service, and community impact; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SR 859?
SR 859 is sponsored by Sonya Halpern (Democrat), Sheikh Rahman (Democrat), Michael 'Doc' Rhett (Democrat), Gail Davenport (Democrat), Freddie Powell Sims (Democrat), Ed Harbison (Democrat), Kenya Wicks (Democrat), and Tonya Anderson (Democrat).
What is the current status of SR 859?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 25, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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