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SR 537

Poder Latinx in Georgia; recognize

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jason Esteves and 1 co-sponsor

SR 537 nonbindingly commends Poder Latinx for boosting Georgia Latino civic engagement, voter registration, education, and participation without creating legal obligations.

Senate Read and Referred
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Bill Summary · SR 537

Summary — SR 537 (2025): Recognizing Poder Latinx in Georgia

Status: Senate resolution — Read & adopted (May 19, 2025)
Sponsors: Sen. RaShaun Kemp (primary), Sen. Jason Esteves (primary)
Introduced/Filed: Received by Secretary of the Senate May 15, 2025 (earlier Senate Hopper/Read & Referred actions recorded Apr 2–4, 2025)
Classification: Ceremonial resolution

Purpose and intent

SR 537 is a nonbinding Senate resolution that recognizes and commends Poder Latinx, a nonpartisan nonprofit civic and social‑justice organization, for its voter‑engagement and community leadership work on behalf of Georgia’s Latino/Hispanic community. The resolution formally acknowledges the organization’s contributions to voter registration, bilingual voter education, community outreach, leadership development, and efforts to reduce barriers to participation.

Key provisions

  • Officially commends Poder Latinx for its work uplifting Latino Americans and advancing voter registration, education, and participation.
  • Lists specific accomplishments and program elements of the organization (see “Noted activities and results”).
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide an appropriate copy of the resolution to Poder Latinx.

No regulatory changes, funding, or new legal obligations are created by this resolution; it is ceremonial and declaratory in nature.

Noted activities and results (as recited in the resolution)

  • Founded in 2019 as a nonpartisan nonprofit focused on civic engagement and social justice.
  • Year‑round voter engagement and issue advocacy (economy, environment, civic engagement).
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) voter education and outreach to address language/access barriers.
  • Georgia‑specific impact figures cited:
    • 3,792 new and updated voter registrations of eligible voters
    • 800,155 calls placed
    • 145,340 text messages sent
    • 124,608 doors knocked
  • Activities include youth voter registration drives, Spanish‑language election information, advocacy for language accessibility in voting materials, canvassing in Hispanic‑majority neighborhoods, and leadership programs such as the Poderosas Fellowship for young Latinas.

Who is affected

  • Directly: Poder Latinx (receives formal recognition and a copy of the resolution).
  • Indirectly: Georgia’s Latino/Hispanic community and broader civic‑engagement ecosystem — recognition may enhance visibility and community partnerships but imposes no legal requirements.

Procedural/timeline notes

  • Entered Senate Hopper: April 2, 2025
  • Read and Referred: April 4, 2025
  • Received by Secretary of the Senate: May 15, 2025
  • Read & Adopted (vote recorded; reported enrolled): May 19, 2025

Significance

SR 537 serves as an official, nonbinding commendation that highlights Poder Latinx’s contributions to voter participation and civic leadership in Georgia. While it does not allocate funds or change law, the resolution publicly acknowledges the organization’s role and may boost its public profile and stakeholder recognition.

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

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