Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Resolution
SR 989: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE); to reinstate and fully fund radiological and water quality protections for the Savannah River and surrounding communities; urge
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SR 989 is a resolution introduced in the Georgia Senate on March 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE); to reinstate and fully fund radiological and water quality protections for the Savannah River and surrounding communities; urge. Primary sponsor: Nan Orrock (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic), Jaha Howard (Democratic), David Lucas (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 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 urging the United States Department of Energy (DOE) to reinstate and fully fund radiological and water quality protections for the Savannah River and surrounding communities; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 16
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Jaha Howard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| David Lucas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
“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