Tonya Anderson
Born
1969
Contact
Email · tonya.anderson@senate.ga.gov
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56
Bills sponsored
this session · 1,227 all-time
363
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 363 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
1662
Recorded votes
89%
Vote participation
voted in 89% of 1662 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
unknown session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
94.1%
based on 1189 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
5.9%
based on 1189 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
86.9%
based on 1189 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
1227 billsCurrent session 56 bills
- SR 1106 James, Laura; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1077 Peterson, Samuel C.; condolences Introduced
- SR 1060 Salem Bible Church; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1006 Lambda Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.; commend Introduced
- SR 986 Salem High School Band; recognize Introduced
- SR 983 Harbison, Senator Ed; recognize Introduced
- SR 976 Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival; commend Introduced
- SR 954 Ross, Frances Potter; recognize Introduced
- SR 953 Black Legislative Leaders Network HBCU Caucus Legislative Summit; honor Introduced
- SR 920 Hollis, Wanda D.; commend; I Am Enough Empowerment Day; recognize May 24, 2026 Introduced
- SR 901 Calvert-Shropshire, Master Sergeant Melissa; recognize Introduced
- SR 900 Culbreath, Phenola; commend Introduced
- SR 881 National Council of Negro Women, Inc; honor Introduced
- SR 864 Barrett, Sergeant First Class (Ret.) Yvonne; recognize Introduced
- SR 863 Ranaldson-Blackmon, Diesha; recognize Introduced
- SR 862 Jakes, Sydney; congratulate Introduced
- SR 861 Jones, Shameka A.; recognize Introduced
- SR 860 Reed, Major Tracy; recognize Introduced
- SR 859 Edwards, Dr. Yolanda J.; recognize Introduced
- SR 858 Mackson, Irene Brown; recognize Introduced
- SR 833 Burns, Honorable Willie E.; recognize Introduced
- SR 727 Eta Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.; recognize Introduced
- SR 719 Hardrick, Catherine; recognize Introduced
- SR 718 Mayhan, Sam R.; condolences Introduced
- SR 656 Green, Shundra; recognize Introduced
Historical 1171 bills
- SB 35 Sex Offenders; residing near their victims and such victims' immediate family members; prohibit Died
- SB 305 Brady Law Regulations; individual registration and license for the purchase of assault weapons ammunition; require Died
- SB 383 'Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired Act'; create; definitions; commission and the policy of this state; provide Died
- SB 78 Carrying and Possession of Firearms; training requirement for the issuance of a weapons carry license; provide Died
- SB 199 Education; testing of drinking water in child care learning centers and schools for lead contamination; require Died
- SR 249 Georgia Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women; recognize Died
- SB 63 Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies; standard by which state, county, and local law enforcement agencies authorize the engagement of vehicular pursuits; provide Died
- SB 51 State and Other Flags; local governments may relocate, remove, conceal, obscure, or alter certain monuments; provide Died
- SB 30 Elections; State Election Board shall provide by rule or regulation for the electronic return of absentee ballots of Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act by fax or email; provide Died
- SB 46 Minimum Wage Law; certain provisions; revise Died
- SB 193 Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; power and duty to establish basic and in-service training courses; post-traumatic stress disorder; provide Died
- SB 209 Individual Schools and School Systems; star rating for financial efficiency; eliminate Died
- SR 374 Reverend Marlon Harris and New Life Church; bridge; dedicate Died
- SB 27 Employment Security; change definition of 'unemployed'; eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits for furloughed federal workers; provide Died
- SB 174 Retirement and Pension Systems; definition of public employment related crime; revise Died
- SB 85 Early Care and Learning; scholarship program subject to appropriations by the General Assembly; establish Died
- SB 283 State Holidays; number of holidays; revise Died
- SR 867 Massey, Abit; recognize Died
- SR 795 Williams, Sergeant Major (Ret.) Scarlett V.; recognize Died
- SR 796 Pompey, Lieutenant Commander Wanda Gail; recognize Died
- SB 414 Registration of Voters; any person convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude shall not register to, remain registered to or vote; provide Died
- SR 593 Georgia Federation of Democratic Women in Blue Day; recognize February 11, 2020 Died
- SR 682 Students of the Usher's New Look (UNL) Leadership Academy; recognize Died
- SR 692 Woods Jr., Lincoln; condolences Died
- SB 288 Criminal History Record Information; automatic restriction; final disposition other than a conviction; provide Signed
Co-sponsored
363 billsCurrent session 363 bills
- SR 1092 Harbison, Senator Ed; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1091 Wright Jr., Daniel Waldon; condolences Introduced
- SR 1090 Sims, Senator Freddie Powell; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1089 Parent, Senator Elena; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1084 Nicholas House Inc.; recognize and commend; Dream Builders Event; honor on April 23, 2026 Introduced
- SR 1081 Raheemm, Micaiah; commend Introduced
- SR 1080 OJ da Juiceman; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1079 Goodie Mob; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1078 Trillville; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1070 Touhy, Mrs. Angela W.; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1068 Tillman, Samuel L.; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1067 Wilcox County High School Lady Patriots Basketball Team; congratulate Introduced
- SR 1046 Haupert, John; commend Introduced
- SR 1045 Young, Andrea; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1037 Poole, Bessie W.; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1036 Finch, Deacon Willie David "Bill"; condolences Introduced
- SR 1034 West, Cyndi; honor Introduced
- SR 1033 Brown, Terri; honor Introduced
- SR 1031 Williams, Dr. Cynthia; recognize Introduced
- SR 1030 Jones, Senator Emanuel; honor Introduced
- SR 1015 Grooms, Evangelist Amanda K.; recognize Introduced
- SR 1014 King, Jaylan; recognize Introduced
- SR 1013 Austin, Dallas; recognize Introduced
- SR 1012 Hudson II, Dr. Terry L.; commend Introduced
- SR 1005 Garrett, Mayor Patti; recognize Introduced
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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SR 539
Richards, Jon; recognize
ADOPTION AS AMENDED |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2018 |
|
SR 1058
US Congress; halt the transfer of current and former military personnel's health care costs from federal government to the states; urge
ADOPTION |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2018 |
|
SR 752
U.S. Congress; repeal the Johnson Amendment to the Internal Revenue Code; encourage
ADOPTION |
Nay | pass | March 27, 2018 |
|
SR 989
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA); withdraw Electronic Logging Device (ELD) regulations on the agriculture industry; encourage
ADOPTION |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
SB 484
City of Dalton; exempt from the election requirement; contingent effective date; provide
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
SB 485
City of Atlanta; independent school district; homestead exemption; $50,000; applicability; referendum; provide
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
SB 486
City of Atlanta; independent school district; homestead exemption; $100,000; residents 65 years of age or older; applicability; referendum; provide
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
SB 489
Cobb-Marietta Coliseum and Exhibit Hall Authority; revenue bonds shall only be issued in connection with projects owned or lease by authority; provide
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR |
Yea | pass | March 19, 2018 |
|
SB 487
DeKalb County; filling of a vacancy on the audit oversight committee; provide
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2018 |
|
SB 481
Board of Education of Putman County; members; compensation; reimbursement of expenses; provide
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2018 |
|
SB 477
City of Decatur; levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A; authorize the governing authority
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2018 |
|
SB 480
Walker County; authorize governing authority to levy an excise tax; procedures, conditions, and limitations; provide
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2018 |
|
SB 264
Board of Commissioners for Rockdale County; membership; reconstitute
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2018 |
|
SB 478
"City of Brookhaven Public Facilities Authority Act"
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR |
Yea | pass | March 09, 2018 |
|
SB 412
City of Hapeville; levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; authorize
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR |
Yea | pass | March 05, 2018 |
|
SB 426
"Broadband Infrastructure Leads to Development (BILD) Act"
PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE |
Yea | pass | February 28, 2018 |
|
SB 382
Optometrists guidance and consultation by the Department of Public Health; provide
PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE |
Yea | pass | February 28, 2018 |
|
SB 359
"Consumer Coverage and Protection for Out-of-Network Medical Care Act"
PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE |
Yea | pass | February 28, 2018 |
|
SB 431
Liability Not Limited; effect of an owner of land charging an admission price or fee; provisions; clarify
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | February 28, 2018 |
|
SB 232
"Facilitating Internet Broadband Rural Expansion (FIBRE) Act"'; enact
PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE |
Yea | pass | February 28, 2018 |
|
SB 444
Georgia Alzheimer's and Related Dementias State Plan Advisory Council; create
PASSAGE AS AMENDED |
Yea | pass | February 28, 2018 |
|
SB 349
Notaries Public; identification of persons evidenced satisfactorily by a valid Veterans Health Identification Card; provide
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | February 28, 2018 |
|
SB 425
Professional Land Surveyors; provisions; change
PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE |
Yea | pass | February 28, 2018 |
|
SR 149
Childhood Cancer Awareness Day; designate September 1
ADOPTION |
Yea | pass | February 28, 2018 |
|
SB 460
"Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965"; adoption of a logo and brand to include the term "ATL" by such Authority by certain date; provide
PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE |
Yea | pass | February 28, 2018 |
|
SB 404
Public Water Systems; charging or assessing a separate fee for standby water service for fire sprinkler system connections; prohibit county, municipal and other public water systems
PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE |
Nay | pass | February 28, 2018 |
|
SB 336
Georgia Bureau of Investigation; general provisions; subpoena issued for production of electronic communication; not provide notice to the subscriber
PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE |
Yea | pass | February 28, 2018 |
|
SB 461
Barbers and Cosmetologists; provisions; change
PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE |
Yea | pass | February 28, 2018 |
|
SB 39
Pimping and Pandering; increase the penalty provisions
PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE |
Not Voting | pass | February 28, 2018 |
|
SB 403
Primaries and Elections; uniform election equipment in this state; provide
PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE |
Yea | pass | February 28, 2018 |
|
SB 418
Selling and Trade Practices; banning the sales of goods, products, or items regulated; sold at properly zoned retail establishments; prohibit county, municipal and consolidated governments
MOTION TO TABLE |
Yea | fail | February 28, 2018 |
|
SB 450
Unlawful Enticement of Game; hunting in vicinity of feed or bait; remove definitions
PASSAGE |
Nay | pass | February 28, 2018 |
|
SB 436
Probate Courts; general provisions; change and modernize
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | February 28, 2018 |
|
SB 424
Center for Rural Health Innovation and Sustainability; establishment; provide
MOTION TO SUSPEND SENATE RULES |
Yea | fail | February 28, 2018 |
|
SB 430
Elections; compensation of various local government officials; modify
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | February 28, 2018 |
|
SR 681
U.S. Congress; propose the Parental Rights Amendment to the states for ratification; encourage
ADOPTION |
Nay | pass | February 28, 2018 |
|
SB 396
Telephone System For Physically Impaired; state-wide dual party relay service and audible universal information access service; change provisions
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | February 28, 2018 |
|
SB 401
Individual Graduation Plans; guidance in career oriented aptitudes and career interests; provide
PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE |
Yea | pass | February 28, 2018 |
|
SB 335
Trafficking of Persons for Labor; offense of trafficking an individual for sexual servitude; expand
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | February 28, 2018 |
|
SB 463
Electric Motor Vehicles; exception for certain manufacturers; restrictions on the ownership, operation, and control of motor vehicle dealerships; provide
PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE |
Nay | pass | February 28, 2018 |
|
SB 318
Mental Health; involuntary evaluation and treatment based on consultation with paramedic; execution of a physician's certificate for emergency examination; provide
PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE |
Yea | pass | February 28, 2018 |
|
SB 391
State Road and Tollway Authority; requirements relating to identification and regulation of motor vehicles; exempt transit service buses, motor vehicles, and rapid rail systems
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | February 28, 2018 |
|
SB 354
Technical College System of Georgia; classify certain active duty service members as in-state for tuition purposes; require
PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE |
Yea | pass | February 28, 2018 |
|
SB 411
Georgia Commission on African American History and Culture; create
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | February 28, 2018 |
|
SB 420
Health; health clubs have at least one functional automated external defibrillator on site at such facility; require
PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE |
Yea | pass | February 28, 2018 |
|
SB 351
Nurses; advanced nursing practice; provisions; revise
PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE |
Not Voting | pass | February 28, 2018 |
|
SB 386
Sales and Use Taxes; exception to the ceiling on local sales and use taxes; transit special purpose local option sales and use tax; provide; Atlanta-region Transit Link "ATL" Commission; create
PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE |
Yea | pass | February 28, 2018 |
|
SB 358
Counties/Municipal Corporations; establishment of banking improvement zones; agreement for deposit of public funds; provide
PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE |
Yea | pass | February 28, 2018 |
|
SB 451
State Soil and Water Conservation Commission; formulate certain rules and regulations in consultation with Environmental Protection Division of the Dept. Of Natural Resources; remove authority
PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE |
Yea | pass | February 28, 2018 |
|
SB 453
Local Government; limit the distance between the new municipal corporations and existing municipal corporations; requirements for active municipalities; modify
PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE |
Yea | pass | February 28, 2018 |
Career history 2 past roles
- Upper chamber District 43 Democrat
- Upper chamber District 43 Democrat