Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 4 D · 1 R cosponsors

SR 972 — Henderson-Baker, Mrs. Shakila; 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 March 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 32% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Shakila Henderson-Baker for her dedicated service to the Newton County Board of Education and the Georgia School Boards Association; 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 · 4 co-sponsors · 242 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (242)

242 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 972 do?
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Shakila Henderson-Baker for her dedicated service to the Newton County Board of Education and the Georgia School Boards Association; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SR 972?
SR 972 is sponsored by Tonya Anderson (Democrat), Emanuel Jones (Democrat), Brian Strickland (Republican), Donzella James (Democrat), and Sonya Halpern (Democrat).
What is the current status of SR 972?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SR 972?
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