Imani Barnes
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22
Bills sponsored
this session · 75 all-time
39
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 39 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 1 all-time
2548
Recorded votes
90%
Vote participation
voted in 90% of 2548 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
unknown session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
97%
based on 1045 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
3%
based on 1045 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
91.2%
based on 1045 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
75 billsCurrent session 22 bills
- HR 1658 Representative Michele Henson Interchange; Dekalb County; dedicate Introduced
- HR 1656 House Study Committee on School Nutrition, Student Food Security, Georgia Agriculture, and Student Success; create Introduced
- HR 1006 Boos, Mr. Louis; commend Introduced
- HR 984 Green, Janel Jeras; condolences Introduced
- HR 961 Bell, Sherilyn P.; commend Introduced
- HR 752 Joint Study Committee on Cosmetology and Barbering Education; create Introduced
- HR 530 Davis, Maurice; owner of J.M.R. Tires, Southeast Atlanta; outstanding contributions to the community; commend Introduced
- HR 277 Taylor, Cornelius Lashon; condolences Introduced
- HR 69 Biomedical Research Day; every third Thursday in April; recognize Passed
- HB 1495 Senior Stabilization Act; enact Introduced
- HB 1304 Public utilities; portable solar generation devices; provide Introduced
- HB 1019 Senior Stabilization Act; enact Introduced
- HB 995 Vape-Free Schools Act; enact Introduced
- HB 993 Nourish to Flourish Act; enact Introduced
- HB 867 Georgia Student Finance Authority; grants to eligible students to assist with cost of attending an approved school of barbering, cosmetology, esthetics, hair design, or nail care; establish pilot program Introduced
- HB 580 Georgia Penmanship Act; enact Introduced
- HB 386 Back to School Relief Act; enact Introduced
- HB 149 Healthy Mothers Now Act; enact Introduced
- HB 109 Mental health; five-year pilot program for the purpose of creating emergency psychiatric assessment, treatment, and healing units or EmPATH units in hospitals; provide Introduced
- HB 106 Safe Teens Act; enact Introduced
- HB 88 State veterinary education; biomedical technicians to be eligible for the state student loan forgiveness program; provide Introduced
- HB 60 Healthy Start Act; enact Introduced
Historical 53 bills
- HR 27 Baranco, Grené; commend Died
- HR 25 Under21 The Band; commend Died
- HB 1158 Domestic relations; postmajority child support when child is enrolled in and attending an institution of postsecondary education; authorize Died
- HR 1312 Bussey, Alice White; receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend Died
- HB 1435 Education; sports equity coordinators appointed by local school systems; establish data base Died
- HR 997 McFather, Sarah Lynn; condolences Died
- HR 960 Burks, Beverly; outstanding public service; commend Died
- HR 1240 Guy, Pamela E.; receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend Died
- HR 1285 Banks-Ware, E. Noreen; receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend Died
- HR 850 Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination of the Task Force for Global Health; headquartered in Decatur, Georgia; commitment to eliminating viral hepatitis as a health threat for Georgians, the United States, and globally; commend Died
- HR 1188 Render, Michael S. "Killer Mike"; commend Died
- HR 1179 Davis, DJ "Calvin da Coordinator"; commend Died
- HB 1328 Quality Basic Education Act; table of instructional programs; add program for students living in poverty Died
- HB 1309 Evidence; creative or artistic expression evidence is inadmissible at trial; provide Died
- HB 74 Social services; Medicaid coverage for prevention and treatment of lymphedema; provide Died
- HR 388 Boone, Margie; commend Died
- HB 913 EmPATH Georgia Act; enact Died
- HR 761 Stingray Allstars - Scarlet; winning the Atlanta Athletic Championship; congratulate Died
- HR 756 Lithonia Chapter #3280 of AARP, Inc.; commend Died
- HB 177 Quality Basic Education Act; prescribed course of study in sex education and HIV prevention instruction is age appropriate; provide Died
- HB 551 Crimes and offenses; counties and municipalities to adopt ordinances governing the possession of one ounce or less of marijuana; authorize Died
- HR 279 Joint Head and Heart Student Health Study Committee; create Died
- HR 1091 Jackson, Cameron; condolences Died
- HB 731 DeKalb County; tax commissioner; election and filling of vacancies; change certain provisions Signed
- HB 513 Quality Basic Education Act; prescribed course of study in sex education and HIV prevention instruction is age appropriate; provide Died
Co-sponsored
39 billsCurrent session 39 bills
- HR 2085 St. Pius X Catholic High School boys basketball team; winning the 2026 GHSA 4A State Basketball Championship; commend Introduced
- HR 1884 Importance of theater education; recognize Introduced
- HR 1790 House Study Committee on Long COVID (Coronavirus Disease); create Introduced
- HR 1775 2026 Georgia Single Parent "Legacy Builders" Recognition and Awards finalists, "Overcomer Founder" award, and "Ruth Brewster Endurance" award recipients for their achievements; commend Introduced
- HR 1722 Morningside Presbyterian Church; 100th anniversary; commend Introduced
- HR 1668 Education, Department of; local school systems; prioritize the inclusion of ex officio, honorary, and nonvoting student representatives on its local boards of education; urge Introduced
- HR 1638 Empower Her, Elevate All; presented by UBiG-WE Foundation; commend Introduced
- HR 1624 Spelman Social Justice Program Health Advocacy Initiative; commend Introduced
- HR 1489 5th Annual Decatur Lunar New Year Festival; commend Introduced
- HR 1433 68th Annual Southeast District Conference of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc.; honoring its longstanding commitment to leadership, service, and economic empowerment; commend Introduced
- HR 1431 Lehman, Larry M.; lifetime of service and leadership in public health; commend Introduced
- HR 1305 Garrett, Dr. James Matthew; honoring the life and memory; condolences Introduced
- HR 1246 National Canned Food Month in the State of Georgia; February; recognize Introduced
- HR 1194 Martin, Lara S., MA, MPH; exceptional service and leadership in advancing global health, humanitarian response, and human rights; commend Introduced
- HR 1135 City of Tucker, Georgia; occasion of its 10th anniversary; recognize Introduced
- HR 1134 Tucker Day at the state capitol; 05/02/26; City of Tucker; 10th anniversary; recognize Introduced
- HR 1010 Rustin/Lorde Community Breakfast; recognize Introduced
- HR 963 Williams-Roberts, Dr. Darlene; commend Introduced
- HR 802 Cunningham, Lisa; commend Introduced
- HR 757 House Study Committee on Civil Rights Protections; create Introduced
- HR 640 Symone, MiAsia; TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day; March 20, 2025; recognize Introduced
- HR 419 Georgia Teacher Leader Consortium; commend Introduced
- HR 394 House of Representatives; the American Dream belongs to all of us; affirm Introduced
- HR 371 2025 Georgia Single Parent "Legacy Builders" Recognition and Award finalists, "Overcomer Founder" Award, "Ruth Brewster Endurance" Award, and Historian Award recipients for their achievements; commend Introduced
- HR 280 Nurses Day at the state capitol; February 19, 2025; recognize Introduced
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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HB 279
Insurance; discount for property owners who build a new property that better resists tornado, hurricane, or other catastrophic windstorm events; provide
House Vote #886 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2024 |
|
HB 1019
Revenue and taxation; statewide homestead exemption from certain ad valorem taxes; increase
House Vote #890 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2024 |
|
SB 195
"Freedom to Work Act"; enact
House Vote #885 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2024 |
|
HB 1049
Insurance Business Transfer Act; enact
House Vote #883 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2024 |
|
HR 854
Keith Jackson Memorial Intersection "Whoa Nellie"; Carroll County; dedicate
House Vote #889 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2024 |
|
HB 300
Solar Technology Trust Fund; fund within state treasury; establish
House Vote #884 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2024 |
|
HB 1292
Property; clerks of superior courts obtain photographic identification cards of individuals who present deeds or other instruments for recording; require
House Vote #888 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2024 |
|
SB 37
Sheriffs; qualification requirements for the office of sheriff; revise
House Vote #887 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Nay | pass | March 29, 2024 |
|
SB 347
Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit; additional judge of the superior courts; provide
House Vote #822 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 926
Second Chance Workforce Act; enact
House Vote #880 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HR 473
House Study Committee on Safety and Consumer Protection in the Tree Care Industry; create
House Vote #828 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 499
Domestic relations; authorize child support and insurance policies for certain disabled children; provisions
House Vote #864 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 206
Local government; creation of Commercial Property Assessed Conservation, Energy, and Resiliency Development Authorities; provide
House Vote #837 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HR 1432
House Disaster Mitigation and Resilience Study Committee; create
House Vote #854 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 76
State Employees' Health Insurance Plan; state health benefit plans to cover insulin medication at a reduced rate; provide
House Vote #859 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 542
Water Rights; the public trust doctrine; remove references
House Vote #823 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 580
City of Madison; mayor's vote when the city council is electing a mayor pro tempore; revise provisions
House Vote #832 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 584
City of Stockbridge; new homestead exemptions; ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes for residents, certain seniors, and residents with septic systems; provide
House Vote #832 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HR 1360
House Study Committee on Alternatives to Opioids for Pain Management; create
House Vote #849 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HR 1229
United States Department of Veterans Affairs; additional resources for elder care, nursing home access, and expanded disabled residential programs; urge; provide
House Vote #851 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 351
"Protecting Georgia's Children on Social Media Act of 2024"; enact
House Vote #817 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Nay | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 916
General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
House Vote #865 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 157
Professions and Businesses; preclearance process in the licensing of individuals with criminal records who make an application to or are investigated by certain licensing boards and commissions; create
House Vote #875 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Not Voting | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 495
Low THC Oil Patient Registry; term of validity of a registration card; provide
House Vote #868 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SR 609
Princess Trahlyta; dedicate a roundabout in her memory
House Vote #826 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 574
Alcovy Judicial Circuit; counties that make up said judicial circuit to provide additional investigators to the district attorney; authorize
House Vote #832 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HR 1554
House Study Committee on Navigable Streams and Related Matters; create
House Vote #857 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HR 1022
Local government; option to offer a state-wide homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes when current year assessed value exceeds the inflation rate; provide - CA
House Vote #833 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HR 1435
Economic Development, Department of; support Vince Dooley Battlefield Preservation Fund; urge
House Vote #855 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HR 1384
House Study Committee on Assessing the Semester and Quarter Systems at USG and TCSG Institutions; create
House Vote #850 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 1504
Griffin-Spalding County Area Regional Airport Authority; create and establish
House Vote #881 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 409
Local government; authorize local authorities to dispose of real property in the same manner as county governing authorities
House Vote #872 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Nay | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 451
Public officers and employees; supplemental, illness-specific insurance for certain first responders with occupational post-traumatic stress disorder; require provision
House Vote #836 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SR 158
Northwest Georgia Logistics Corridor; designate as an official logistics growth corridor in Georgia
House Vote #827 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 349
Ad Valorem Taxation of Property; setting of millage rates; revise provisions
House Vote #861 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 189
Elections; text portions of ballots shall be counted for vote tabulation and recounts purposes; provide
House Vote #866 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Nay | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 905
Zoning procedures; provisions authorizing administrative officers to exercise zoning powers; repeal
House Vote #876 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Nay | fail | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 1450
Henry County Airport Authority; provide for ex-officio member
House Vote #881 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 479
Secondary Metals Recyclers; applicability of the definition of the term "used, detached catalytic converters" to said article; provide
House Vote #830 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 1303
Special license plates; Shepherd Center; establish
House Vote #835 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SR 189
General Assembly; development impact fees for educational purposes; provide -CA
House Vote #852 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Nay | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 220
Property; means of enforcement of condominium and property owners' association instruments, rules, and regulations; provide
House Vote #839 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HR 302
General Assembly; appropriation of funds received from certain legal judgments or settlements; provide - CA
House Vote #863 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 1073
Local government; zoning; repeal additional hearing and notice provisions regarding halfway houses, drug rehabilitation centers, or other facilities for treatment of drug dependency
House Vote #873 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Not Voting | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HR 1166
House Study Committee on the Exchange, Storage, and Bond Coverage of Agricultural Products, Grain, and Livestock; create
House Vote #847 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 1207
Elections; proofing of ballots by local superintendents in certain races; provide
House Vote #844 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Nay | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HR 1042
Joint Study Committee on Judicial System Compensation; create
House Vote #831 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HR 1135
House Study Committee on Credit Card Fee on State Sales and Excise Tax and Their Impact on Georgia Merchants and Consumers; create
House Vote #846 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 994
Torts; negligent operations of a vessel; revise liability
House Vote #842 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SR 189
General Assembly; development impact fees for educational purposes; provide -CA
House Vote #853 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Nay | pass | March 28, 2024 |
Career history 2 past roles
- Lower chamber District 86 Democrat
- Lower chamber District 86 Democrat