SR 537 is sponsored by Donzella James (Democrat), Gail Davenport (Democrat), Nan Orrock (Democrat), Sally Harrell (Democrat), Valencia Seay, Tonya Anderson (Democrat), Emanuel Jones (Democrat), Gloria Butler, Steve Henson, and Rick Williams (Republican).

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Georgia 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 6 D · 1 R cosponsors

SR 537 — Slavery and Jim Crow; apologize; state's commitment to freedom; reaffirm and enact

Last action January 15, 2020 — Senate Read and Referred

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Passed House
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To Executive
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This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

A RESOLUTION apologizing for slavery and Jim Crow and reaffirming this state's commitment to freedom; and for other purposes.

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Action History

January 15, 2020
Senate Read and Referred
January 14, 2020
Senate Hopper
December 04, 2019
Senate Prefiled

Sponsorship breakdown

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 237 not signed on

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Not signed on (237)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 537 do?: A RESOLUTION apologizing for slavery and Jim Crow and reaffirming this state's commitment to freedom; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SR 537?: SR 537 is sponsored by Donzella James (Democrat), Gail Davenport (Democrat), Nan Orrock (Democrat), Sally Harrell (Democrat), Valencia Seay, Tonya Anderson (Democrat), Emanuel Jones (Democrat), Gloria Butler, Steve Henson, and Rick Williams (Republican).
What is the current status of SR 537?: This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SR 537?: Track SR 537 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: SR 537
Jurisdiction: Georgia
Session: 2019-2020 Regular Session
Type: Resolution
Introduced: December 04, 2019
Status: In Committee
Prime sponsor: Donzella James

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