Today marks 40 days since the end of Georgia’s 2026 legislative session, the final deadline in the legislative process. Today, the governor must decide the fate of every bill passed by the General Assembly by signing it into law, vetoing it, or allowing it to become law without his signature.
There’s a lot to make sense of together.
Weeks after the last day of session, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, a 6-3 decision that weakens Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, the cornerstone federal protection against racially discriminatory voting maps. As Justice Kagan wrote in her dissent, the majority opinion makes Section 2 nearly unenforceable. For Georgia, a state with a long history of redistricting battles and voter suppression, the impacts are direct and serious.
At the same time, lawmakers adjourned while leaving critical issues unresolved, including an unfunded mandate (Senate Bill 189) passed in 2024 that requires Georgia to stop using QR codes to count votes by July 1. This leaves counties in an impossible position. We’re calling on Gov. Brian Kemp to convene a special session to address this issue before it affects voters.
We’re inviting you to join us on June 24 for a virtual legislative session debrief. We’ll break down what happened at the Capitol, what these national and state-level changes mean for our communities, and what we need to do next.
When people stay engaged between sessions, lawmakers are reminded that the decisions they make affect real people and real communities. This event is how we stay organized, stay informed, and stay ready. Register for the event here.
We’ll cover:
- Key issues that shaped session and what became law
- The case for a special session: what SB 189 left unresolved
- What the Callais ruling means for voting rights at the Capitol
- How to build legislative relationships that will make a difference in 2027
We hope to see you on June 24.
