This form is a template for proposing a resolution to be considered and voted on by the 2026 YDSA Convention. In advance of the convention, the YDSA Resolutions Committee will work with sponsors to clarify resolution language or to combine resolutions of similar content.
Resolutions are the documents that either inform the policy of Young Democratic Socialists of America or direct the organization to take some sort of clear action. This may include campaign initiatives, the formation of national bodies, direction for local activity or structure, or statements of support that may help guide the NCC in their direction of the affairs of the organization. Resolutions cannot compel the organization to violate the constitution or bylaws of YDSA or DSA (that would require an amendment). Resolutions must receive 50% plus 1 of eligible votes at the Convention itself to pass.
Resolutions require one (1) sponsor and nine (9) signatories. The sponsor is the principal author of the resolution, and will control the draft through the process of coming to a vote at the YDSA convention. The signatories may or may not agree on total with the content and substance of the resolution, but do want to see the resolution reach the floor of the Convention.
Once this form has been submitted, the signatories will receive an email where they will be asked to confirm the information given in this form. Their response must be received before the submission deadline in order for the resolution to be eligible for a vote at the Convention.