Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Resolution
SR 851: Georgia Senate; creation of a life sciences caucus; encourage
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SR 851 is a resolution introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Georgia Senate; creation of a life sciences caucus; encourage. Primary sponsor: Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Frank Ginn (Republican), Doc Rhett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 25, 2026): 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 encouraging the creation of a life sciences caucus in the Georgia Senate; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
| Ben Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Frank Ginn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
“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