GWPI: 2023 Legislative Session

The 2023 Georgia Legislative Session ended on March 29, 2023. In the final stretch of the legislative session, advocates and legislators alike pushed to create movement on a variety of bills. We are excited that the following bills will go on to make a difference in the lives of women and girls in Georgia.

HB 129 (Hong, 103rd) Expand TANF eligibility criteria to pregnant women

This bill will expand TANF eligibility to pregnant people and remove the "family cap" that prevents families already receiving TANF benefits from receiving higher benefits if they decide to have another child. This bill is on its way to the Governor's desk! GWPI fellows advocated for this legislation.

SB 61 (Strickland, 17th) Removing the sunset provision related to paid sick leave

This bill will remove a “sunset provision” (a clause in a law that means the law will automatically expire on a certain date). This would mean that Georgians will continue to be allowed to use their earned sick leave time to care for immediate family members who are sick. Passing the Family Care Act was part of previous GWPI cohorts’ work and we are excited to see the sunset being removed. This legislation is on its way to the governor's desk!

HR 686 (Daniel, 117th) Commendation of Georgia's working women for their contributions toward building strong families and supporting Georgia's economy

This resolution states that members of the House of Representatives will support legislation that will provide needed economic support and security for women, their families, and Georgia's economy. This resolution was worked on by members of the Respect Georgia Workers Alliance, of which YWCA of Greater Atlanta is a member!