Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia SR1045: Young, Andrea; recognize and commend
Status: Passed both chambers, March 27, 2026
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Andrea Young upon her retirement as Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing and commending Andrea Young upon her retirement as Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Andrea Young upon her retirement as Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Andrea Young has devoted her life and career to the advancement of civil and human rights, demonstrating distinguished leadership, public service, and an unwavering commitment to justice for the people of Georgia and the nation; and WHEREAS, since assuming leadership of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Georgia in January 2017, she has guided the organization in expanding its impact across legal advocacy, public policy, civic engagement, and community education, strengthening its role as a leading defender of constitutional rights and civil liberties; and WHEREAS, under her leadership, the ACLU of Georgia worked to protect voting rights, including efforts to prevent the improper removal of registered voters from the rolls, expand early voting access, and deploy legal and volunteer resources to safeguard participation in the democratic process; and S. R. 1045 LC 112 4071 WHEREAS, her tenure also included advocacy to promote criminal justice reform, defend freedom of speech, protect immigrant and reproductive rights, and train and empower advocates across the State of Georgia to engage in public policy and civic leadership; and WHEREAS, Andrea Young has also contributed significantly to the fields of public policy, education, and leadership development through her service …
Sponsors
- Sonya Halpern (D, 39) · primary sponsor
- Nan Orrock (D, 36)
- Jones II, Harold (D)
- Anderson, Tonya (D, 43)
- Elena Parent (D, 44)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, 38)
- Kim Jackson (D, 41)
- Gail Davenport (D, 17)
- Sally Harrell (D, 40)
- Kenya Wicks (D, 34)
- Michael Rhett (D, 33)
- Nikki Merritt (D, 9)
Latest actions
- : Senate Read and Adopted
- : Senate Hopper
Common questions
- What is SR1045?
- SR1045 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Young, Andrea; recognize and commend.
- What does SR1045 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing and commending Andrea Young upon her retirement as Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of SR1045?
- Passed both chambers as of March 27, 2026. Latest action: Senate Read and Adopted (March 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR1045?
- Sonya Halpern (D, 39), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR1045?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74440
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