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SR 516

Georgia's Working Women; recognize

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tonya Anderson and 22 co-sponsors

SR 516 formally recognizes Georgia’s working women and endorses policies like paid leave, childcare, and workplace protections to boost women’s economic security and the state econ

Senate Read and Adopted
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Bill Summary · SR 516

Summary — SR 516: "Georgia's Working Women; recognize"

Status: Senate Resolution 516 — Read and Adopted (enrolled)
Introduced: May 12, 2025
Classification: Resolution (non‑binding)
Last actions: Read & adopted and reported enrolled (May 14, 2025). Secretary of the Senate directed to make copies available to the public and press.

Purpose

SR 516 is a commemorative and policy‑support resolution recognizing the contributions of Georgia’s working women to families and the state economy, and expressing the Senate’s support for legislation that would improve economic security for women, their families, and the Georgia economy.

Key findings and policy points cited

The resolution recites research and facts to justify its endorsement of policy action, including:

  • Women make up more than half of Georgia’s adult population and are the primary or co‑breadwinners in over half of households with children.
  • Women constitute over 65% of Georgia’s low‑wage essential workforce.
  • Policy measures identified as beneficial include: salary transparency, increased paid sick days and paid leave, accessible and affordable childcare, stable housing, and workplace protections.
  • The resolution cites research estimating such policy changes could boost the Georgia economy by up to $4.4 billion.
  • Access to healthy foods, clean air and water, public transportation, affordable/safe housing, and equitable utility services are listed as integral to working women’s health and financial stability.
  • Protections for pregnant workers and improved access to healthcare are noted (Georgia is cited as having the third‑highest uninsured rate nationally).
  • It highlights that roughly 60% of Georgians cannot use unpaid federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) protections due to eligibility limits or inability to afford unpaid leave; paid leave is cited as increasing women’s labor force participation.

What the resolution does

  • Formally recognizes and commends working women in Georgia.
  • Expresses the Senate’s support for legislation that would provide economic support and security for women, families, and the state economy.
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make the resolution publicly available.

What it does not do

  • SR 516 is symbolic and non‑binding; it does not create law, appropriate funds, or implement the policies it endorses. It signals legislative intent/support and can be used to inform or promote future statutory proposals.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors include RaShaun Kemp, Kenya Wicks, Sally Harrell, Nabilah Islam Parkes, Sonya Halpern, Kim Jackson, Elena Parent, David Lucas, Ed Harbison, Nikki Merritt, Sheikh Rahman, Derek Mallow, Donzella James, Randal Mangham, Freddie Powell Sims, Emanuel Jones, Josh McLaurin, Nan Orrock, Harold Jones II, Tonya Anderson, Gail Davenport, Jason Esteves, and Michael "Doc" Rhett.

Potential impact

As a formal expression of the Senate’s support, the resolution could increase legislative and public attention on family‑support policies (paid leave, childcare, workplace protections, healthcare access) and help build momentum for future bills that would enact the recommended changes.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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