Debra Bazemore
Born
1957
Contact
Email · debra.bazemore@house.ga.gov
District office
7042 Galloway Pointe, Riverdale, GA 30296
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17
Bills sponsored
this session · 332 all-time
50
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 50 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
4615
Recorded votes
85%
Vote participation
voted in 85% of 4615 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
unknown session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99.3%
based on 1038 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.7%
based on 1038 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
90.6%
based on 1038 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
332 billsCurrent session 17 bills
- HR 2027 Kemp, First Lady Marty; commend Introduced
- HR 1719 Wilson, Monique; commend Introduced
- HR 1705 State Representative Roger Bruce Intersection; Fulton County; dedicate Introduced
- HR 1596 Minter, Phyllis A.; receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; commend Introduced
- HR 1443 Stamper, Jasmine; commend Introduced
- HR 1442 Hibbert, Ariel; commend Introduced
- HR 1441 Allen, Aubrey; commend Introduced
- HR 1340 Akintóye, Stephen Adébánji; commend Introduced
- HR 818 Community Wellness Day at the Capitol; 03/28/25; 100 Black Men of South Metro Atlanta; recognize Introduced
- HR 674 Robinson, Reverend Dr. William Holmes; occasion of his 13th pastoral anniversary; recognize Introduced
- HR 576 Bryant, Janice Arnwine; receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend Introduced
- HR 483 Todd, Christy; Georgia's 2024 Teacher of the Year; commend Introduced
- HB 1264 Medical assistance; pilot program to provide coverage under Medicaid program for doula care for pregnant Medicaid recipients; provide Introduced
- HB 633 Elections; add caregivers to list of persons who may make absentee ballot applications for certain electors Introduced
- HB 490 Crimes and offenses; required human trafficking training program for hotels; provide Introduced
- HB 477 Insurance; prohibit insurers from raising private passenger motor vehicle insurance rates more often that once every calendar year Introduced
- HB 200 State Board of Education; establish a three-year pilot immersive writing program for eligible public elementary schools; provide Introduced
Historical 315 bills
- HR 681 House Study Committee on the Effects of Mental Health on Gun Violence; create Died
- HR 497 Sparkle K. Adams Bridge; Clayton County; dedicate Died
- HB 236 Health; first responders of municipal fire departments may engage in the emergency medical transportation of patients; provide Died
- HB 10 Education; instruction on the best practices for and risks associated with the use of tampons; provide Failed
- HB 389 Education; excused absences for voting in state-wide elections; provide Died
- HB 1028 South Fulton, City of; require review of ordinances by committees prior to adoption Died
- HB 1064 Georgia Smoke-free Air Act; enact Died
- HB 20 Crimes and offenses; persons convicted of family violence offenses cannot possess or carry firearms; provide Died
- HB 1048 Local government; compensation and benefits for employees and members of governing authorities; revise provisions Died
- HB 754 Crimes and offenses; intent to distribute controlled substances or marijuana; change the date of incorporation of local ordinances by reference Died
- HB 729 Superior courts; filing of land installment contracts; provide Died
- HR 329 House Study Committee on Homeowners' Associations, Condominium Owners' Associations, and Property Owners in Community Associations; create Failed
- HB 203 Income tax; Georgia Veterans Work Opportunity Tax Credit; provide Died
- HB 34 Local government; taxpaying business owners to be appointed to development authorities; provide Failed
- HR 1223 Atlanta Business League; commend Died
- HB 28 Griffin Judicial Circuit; additional judge of the superior court; provide Signed
- HR 1024 City of College Park Day at the state capitol; February 6, 2020; recognize Died
- HB 329 South Fulton, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for a referendum Signed
- HR 732 Pittman, Honorable Donna; commend Died
- HB 1158 Domestic relations; postmajority child support when child is enrolled in and attending an institution of postsecondary education; authorize Died
- HR 982 Several living legends of music and theater; celebration of Black History Month; their contributions to Georgia, the country, and the world; recognize Died
- HB 1108 Housing authorities; deemed to be political subdivisions of this state; provide Died
- HR 944 Global Minority Entrepreneurs Week; April 1-7, 2024; recognize Died
- HB 1387 Quality Basic Education Act; history of Black Americans; provide coursework Died
- HB 1290 Quality Basic Education Act; course of study in sex education and HIV/AIDS prevention instruction is age appropriate and provides instruction on consent and intimate partner violence and abuse Died
Co-sponsored
50 billsCurrent session 50 bills
- HR 1958 Maternal Health Vitality Think Tank; commend Introduced
- HR 1741 Atlanta International Fashion Week; 19th year; commend Introduced
- HR 1737 Perinatal responders; State of Georgia expands the workforce for birth responders who are committed to increasing the safety of families in the childbirth period; honor Introduced
- HR 1680 Whittle; Paula; commend Introduced
- HR 1601 Walters, Dr. Jackie; commend Introduced
- HR 1586 Marvin R. Adams Memorial Intersection; Fayette County; dedicate Introduced
- HR 1507 Eichhammer, Dr. Bob; honoring the life and memory; condolences 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 1184 Jamaica/Caribbean Diaspora; extraordinary humanitarian response and valiant efforts to provide disaster relief to residents of Jamaica following the landfall of Hurricane Melissa on October 28, 2025; commend Introduced
- HR 1037 Smith, Elizabeth Lloyd; honoring the life and memory; condolences Introduced
- HR 1028 Fakorede, Dr. Foluso A.; commend Introduced
- HR 1026 dReam Center Church of Atlanta; occasion of its 20th anniversary; recognize Introduced
- HR 905 Education, Department of; implement a public awareness campaign for grade levels K-12 regarding blockchain, cryptocurrency, and Web3; encourage Introduced
- HR 895 Brown, Pamela; commend Introduced
- HR 894 Arciaga, Mikayla; commend Introduced
- HR 892 Speak Life! Cancer Care Ministry; commend Introduced
- HR 778 PANDAS Awareness Day at the state capitol; October 9, 2025; recognize Introduced
- HR 619 Minority Health Month; April 2025; encourage cholesterol screening; recognize Introduced
- HR 489 McMickens, Brinca Y.; receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; commend Introduced
- HR 395 Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month; month of May; designate Introduced
- HR 306 Prothro-Newton, Mother Hattie Lou; condolences Introduced
- HR 228 Duke, Nellie Dunaway; condolences Introduced
- HR 172 Wear Red Day; February 7, 2025; recognize Introduced
- HR 171 Curry, Reverend Dr. Augustus T.; commend Introduced
- HR 170 Cornerstone Baptist Church PTC; occasion of its 15th anniversary; recognize Introduced
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HR 1107
Economic Development, Department of; construct the emerging commercial space industry in Georgia; urge
ADOPT |
Nay | pass | March 29, 2018 |
|
HR 1036
State of Georgia; fund public awareness campaign in support of computer science education; urge
ADOPT |
Not Voting | pass | March 29, 2018 |
|
HR 1194
House Study Committee on Retrospective Emergency Room Policies; create
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2018 |
|
HR 1198
United States Congress; increase per diem rate for nursing care in state veteran homes to 75 percent of state private nursing rates; urge
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 27, 2018 |
|
HR 1430
United States Air Force; deploy F-35 fighter jets to military air bases in Georgia; encourage
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 27, 2018 |
|
HR 1698
House Rural Development Council; investigate ways to streamline and make equitable use of public rights of way; urge
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 27, 2018 |
|
HR 1160
House Study Committee on Risks Associated with Kratom; create
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 27, 2018 |
|
HR 1540
United States Congress; take immediate and significant action to invest in funding infrastructure construction, maintenance, and repair; request
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 27, 2018 |
|
HR 1397
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA); withdraw the Electronic Logging Device regulation on the agriculture industry; encourage
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 27, 2018 |
|
HR 1317
House Study Committee on Reforming Real Property Taxation; create
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 27, 2018 |
|
HR 1257
House Study Committee on the Workforce Shortage and Crisis in Home and Community Based Settings; create
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 27, 2018 |
|
HR 1612
Federal government; take extra measures to provide necessary health care and additional needs of our veterans and families affected by contaminated water at Camp Lejeune; urge
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 27, 2018 |
|
HR 1429
House Study Committee on County Governance; create
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 27, 2018 |
|
HR 1398
House Study Committee on Short-Term Rental Providers; create
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HB 1064
Fulton County; ad valorem tax; provide new homestead exemption
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HB 1068
Stonecrest, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HB 1067
Stonecrest, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HB 1069
Stonecrest, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HB 1063
South Fulton, City of; limit authority of mayor and city council over personal matters
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HR 913
House Study Committee on Incorporating Law Enforcement in the Pathway to Treatment and Social Services for Persons Having Challenges with Drug Use and Mental Health; create
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HB 1071
Stonecrest, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HB 1061
Tarrytown, Town of; provide new charter
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HB 1065
Jefferson, City of; creation of one or more community improvement districts; provide
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HB 1070
Stonecrest, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HR 1473
House Study Committee on Industrial Hemp Production; create
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HB 1072
Henry County; annual salary for coroner and deputy coroner; provide
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HB 1045
Putnam County; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for referendum
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1062
Douglas, City of; governing authority; stagger terms of members
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HR 1053
United States Congress; create a reliable stream of resources to address deferred maintenance needs in America's National Park System; urge
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1052
Whitfield County; board of commissioners; provide for election by district
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1060
Stonecrest, City of; provide new charter
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1054
Acworth, City of; adopt by reference a certain map
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1059
Murray County; abolish office of elected county surveyor; provide appointment of county surveyor
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1056
South Fulton, City of; ad valorem tax; provide new homestead exemption
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1041
McDonough, City of; revise corporate boundaries
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1043
Jesup, City of; board of commissioners; provide staggered terms
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1058
Miller County; Board of Education; revise districts for election of members
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1057
Pelham, City of; levy an excise tax
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HR 1374
House Study Committee on Professional Licensing Boards Operations and Funding; create
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1046
Fitzgerald, City of; levy an excise tax
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HR 1414
House Study Committee on School Security; create
ADOPT |
Not Voting | pass | March 19, 2018 |
|
HR 1470
President of the United States; relocate United States Embassy to Israel's capital of Jerusalem; urge
ADOPT |
Not Voting | pass | March 19, 2018 |
|
HR 1292
Georgia Alzheimer's and Related Dementia Advisory Council; study providing access to quality long-term care for individuals with Alzheimer's; urge
ADOPT |
Not Voting | pass | March 19, 2018 |
|
HR 1137
United States Congress; President of the United States; support members of the armed forces and repair mental and physical health; urge
ADOPT |
Not Voting | pass | March 19, 2018 |
|
HR 944
People's Republic of China; organ harvesting; express concern
ADOPT |
Not Voting | pass | March 19, 2018 |
|
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 |
Career history 2 past roles
- Lower chamber District 69 Democrat
- Lower chamber District 69 Democrat