Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Resolution
SR 493: Children First Trust Fund; creation; authorize General Assembly - CA
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SR 493 is a resolution introduced in the Georgia Senate on March 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Children First Trust Fund; creation; authorize General Assembly - CA. Primary sponsor: Derek Mallow (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Jason Esteves, Kim Jackson (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 31, 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 RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the creation of a Children First Trust Fund; to provide for the investment and reinvestment of a portion of the moneys appropriated into such fund; to provide that returns on such investments shall be used for financial assistance for child care services; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Mallow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
“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