Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Resolution
SR 58: Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment; independent nonpartisan commission instead of the General Assembly; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SR 58 is a resolution introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment; independent nonpartisan commission instead of the General Assembly; provide. Primary sponsor: Elena Parent (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Jason Esteves, Randal Mangham (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 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 provide that legislative and congressional reapportionment be done by an independent nonpartisan commission instead of the General Assembly; to provide for definitions; to provide for powers, duties, responsibilities, and resources for such commission; to provide for guidelines for reapportionment; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
“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