Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 310: Creating Hope and a New Georgia for Everyone or CHANGE Task Force; establish
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 310 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Creating Hope and a New Georgia for Everyone or CHANGE Task Force; establish. Primary sponsor: Donzella James (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), David Lucas (Democratic), Jason Esteves, Doc Rhett (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Derek Mallow (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 28, 2025): Senate Read and Referred.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to establish the Creating Hope and a New Georgia for Everyone or CHANGE Task Force for the purpose of examining the complex issues facing urban, suburban, and rural communities in this state and finding solutions focused on labor and community development; to provide for definitions; to provide for such task force's membership, duties, and powers; to provide for a grant program, subject to appropriation; to provide for reporting; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| David Lucas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Derek Mallow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper