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Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Resolution

SR 879: Hayward, David; condolences; enduring contributions to the advancement and preservation of LGBTQ+ history and rights in the State of Georgia; recognize

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SR 879 is a resolution introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Hayward, David; condolences; enduring contributions to the advancement and preservation of LGBTQ+ history and rights in the State of Georgia; recognize. Primary sponsor: Nan Orrock (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 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 honoring the life and legacy of David Hayward and recognizing his enduring contributions to the advancement and preservation of LGBTQ+ history and rights in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Nan OrrockPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate36
Kenya WicksPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate34
Donzella JamesPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate28
Randal ManghamPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate55
Kim JacksonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate41
Gail DavenportPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate17
Tonya AndersonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate43
RaShaun KempPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate38

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Senate Read and Referred
  2. Senate Hopper

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source