Timothy Bearden
Born
1967
Contact
Email · timothy.bearden@senate.ga.gov
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30
Bills sponsored
this session · 61 all-time
227
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 227 all-time
1
Enacted into law
this session · 1 all-time
1895
Recorded votes
95%
Vote participation
voted in 95% of 1895 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
unknown session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
89.1%
based on 1273 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
10.9%
based on 1273 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
93.1%
based on 1273 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
61 billsCurrent session 30 bills
- SR 1072 Newman, Donald; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 995 Honda Georgia Transmission Plant; commend Introduced
- SR 994 Newman, Donald; condolences Introduced
- SR 887 Dr. J. Larry Boss Old Town Highway; Carroll County; dedicate Introduced
- SR 757 Holcombe, Scott; honor Introduced
- SR 743 Herrell, Joann; recognize Introduced
- SR 706 Hembree, Bill; condolences Introduced
- SR 604 Busbin, James Edwin; condolences Introduced
- SR 603 Boggs, Mary Sprayberry Hatcher; condolences Introduced
- SR 602 Herrell, Joann; recognize Introduced
- SR 583 Bustamante, Zaida; recognize Introduced
- SR 542 Hembree, Bill; recognize Introduced
- SR 482 Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC); create a study committee; urge Passed
- SR 481 Post 4 Villa Rica; recognize Introduced
- SR 282 Joint Study Committee on Funding for Next Generation 9-1-1 Sustainability; create Introduced
- SR 188 Investigator Taylor Jaimeson Bristow; condolences Introduced
- SR 187 Cosby, Troy; recognize Introduced
- SR 22 Justus, Scott; condolences Introduced
- SR 21 Bremen High School Competition Cheerleading Team; congratulate Introduced
- SB 633 Motor Vehicles and Traffic; implied consent provisions; repeal and reenact Introduced
- SB 632 Weapons Carry Licenses; certain Code sections regarding the carry of weapons; provide an exception Introduced
- SB 594 Internet and E-mail Fraud; the criminal offense of digital identity fraud; establish Passed
- SB 514 Primaries and Elections; use of ballot drop boxes; eliminate authorization Introduced
- SB 466 Local Board of Education; install key boxes at each school building in locations determined in collaboration with local law enforcement and emergency management agencies; require Introduced
- SB 456 Alcoholic Beverages; regulation of the manufacture, distribution, and sale; provide Introduced
Historical 31 bills
- SR 703 Federal Government; regulatory overreach impacting the chemical industry and reevaluate proposed restrictions; urge Died
- SR 700 Abilene Baptist Church; recognize Died
- SB 555 Sales and Use Taxes; sales of clothing and school related supplies during the second week of August each year; exempt Died
- SB 563 Aggravated Assault; term of imprisonment and fine for commission of aggravated assault upon a public safety officer; increase the minimum Died
- SR 698 Greenbrier High School Flag Football Team; congratulate Died
- SB 559 Counties, Municipal Corporations, and other Governmental Entities; sovereign and governmental immunities for violation on the prohibition on immigration sanctuary policies; waive Died
- SB 569 Criminal Procedure; requirements for bail hearings for illegal aliens and removable or inadmissible aliens charged with a felony; provide Died
- SR 721 General Assembly; prohibit parole for illegal aliens or to prescribe the terms and conditions of parole; authorize -CA Died
- SR 776 Smith, James "Richard"; condolences Died
- SR 891 Ola High School Wrestling Team; congratulate Died
- SR 769 Senator Gloria Butler; recognize Died
- SR 775 Senator Valencia Seay; recognize Died
- SR 750 Resolving to End the Persecution and Discrimination against the Jewish community; condemn Jew-hatred Died
- SB 576 Ride Share Network Services and Transportation Referral Services; display of a second license plate; require Died
- SR 751 Senate Disaster Mitigation and Resilience Study Committee; create Died
- SR 748 National Groundwater Awareness Week in Georgia; recognize March 10-16, 2024 Died
- SR 727 Georgia's Creative Economy Senate Study Committee; create Died
- SR 817 Senator Horacena Tate; recognize Died
- SR 829 2024 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides; commend Died
- SB 587 Trafficking in Cocaine and Illegal Drugs; provide for the offense; mandatory minimum penalties; provide Died
- SR 823 Central High School Lions Wrestling Team; congratulate Died
- SR 731 McDuffie/Warren County Unit; Georgia Forestry Commission 2023 North Georgia Unit of the Year; recognize Died
- SR 836 United States Department of Energy; ensure the feasibility of tankless water heaters; urge Died
- SR 839 Jennings, Danny; condolences Died
- SR 847 Senate Study Committee on Universal Design Incorporation Within State Buildings; create Died
Co-sponsored
227 billsCurrent session 227 bills
- SR 1071 Trott, Austin; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1070 Touhy, Mrs. Angela W.; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1069 Boger, Jennifer; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1064 Willis, Coach Wesley; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1063 Haney, Larry Wayne; condolences Introduced
- SR 1062 Eck, Fallon Georgeanna; celebrate the birth Introduced
- SR 1051 Senate Study Committee on Comprehensive Services and Long-term Outcomes for Individuals with Disabilities; create Introduced
- SR 1050 Vaughn, Lee; recognize Introduced
- SR 1043 America 250 Day; recognize April 1, 2026 Introduced
- SR 1030 Jones, Senator Emanuel; honor Introduced
- SR 1011 American Red Cross; commend; Red Cross Month; recognize March 2026 Introduced
- SR 1000 Jones, Speaker Pro Tempore Jan; recognize Introduced
- SR 998 2026 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides; commend Introduced
- SR 997 North Paulding High School Girls Basketball Team; recognize Introduced
- SR 987 Taylor, Elana Meyers; commend Introduced
- SR 984 James Warren Spires Day; recognize March 15, 2026 Introduced
- SR 983 Harbison, Senator Ed; recognize Introduced
- SR 977 Georgia Pre-K Week; recognize October 5-9, 2026 Introduced
- SR 958 North Paulding Junior Wolfpack Cheer; commend Introduced
- SR 957 North Paulding High School Varsity Competition Cheerleading Team; recognize Introduced
- SR 950 Whitt, Pastor Dr. Brad; recognize Introduced
- SR 944 Dyer, Dr. Ryan; commend Introduced
- SR 940 Norton, Daniel; recognize Introduced
- SR 939 Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District; recognize Introduced
- SR 938 Cedartown High School Debate Team; recognize Introduced
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
SB 494
'Georgia Hemp Farming Act'; hemp products; regulate
Senate Vote #900 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Nay | fail | March 29, 2024 |
|
SB 495
Low THC Oil Patient Registry; term of validity of a registration card; provide
Senate Vote #899 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2024 |
|
HB 1409
Torts; mental health care providers; limit liability under certain circumstances
Senate Vote #895 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2024 |
|
SB 351
"Protecting Georgia's Children on Social Media Act of 2024"; enact
Senate Vote #897 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2024 |
|
HR 854
Keith Jackson Memorial Intersection "Whoa Nellie"; Carroll County; dedicate
Senate Vote #902 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2024 |
|
SB 494
'Georgia Hemp Farming Act'; hemp products; regulate
Senate Vote #901 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2024 |
|
HB 1019
Revenue and taxation; statewide homestead exemption from certain ad valorem taxes; increase
Senate Vote #898 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2024 |
|
SB 189
Elections; text portions of ballots shall be counted for vote tabulation and recounts purposes; provide
Senate Vote #894 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2024 |
|
SB 189
Elections; text portions of ballots shall be counted for vote tabulation and recounts purposes; provide
Senate Vote #893 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2024 |
|
HB 912
Motor vehicles; define multipurpose off-highway vehicle; subclassify for ad valorem tax purposes
Senate Vote #896 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2024 |
|
HB 1253
Community Affairs, Department of; revise composition of governing council for regional commissions
Senate Vote #872 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 282
Quality Basic Education Act; minimum course study in career readiness education for students in grades six through twelve; provide
Senate Vote #855 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 1444
Clayton County; Board of Commissioners; provide code of ethics
Senate Vote #823 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 198
Georgians with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Innovation Commission; create
Senate Vote #890 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 1330
Mableton Development Authority Act; enact
Senate Vote #880 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 37
Sheriffs; qualification requirements for the office of sheriff; revise
Senate Vote #891 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 1122
Education; provide for funding requirements to apply to local agencies; charter schools; provisions
Senate Vote #843 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SR 82
Tax Commissioner; waive certain delinquent ad valorem property taxes; procedures and conditions; provide- CA
Senate Vote #892 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Nay | fail | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 1488
Forsyth County; Redevelopment Powers Law; define an area where such powers may be exercised
Senate Vote #823 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 354
Cosmetologists and Barbers; persons performing certain limited responsibilities; exempt from licensure
Senate Vote #863 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 449
Certified Nursing Aid; certain military medical personnel from an examination requirement; exempt
Senate Vote #864 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Not Voting | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 1146
Natural Resources, Department of; EPD to issue water permits to private companies in areas where no public service can be provided within a period of 12 months; require
Senate Vote #828 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 395
Education; the possession of opioid antagonists in schools; authorize
Senate Vote #882 - 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
Senate Vote #841 - 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
Senate Vote #837 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 1049
Insurance Business Transfer Act; enact
Senate Vote #877 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 977
Elections; number of contests subject to risk-limiting audits; expand
Senate Vote #835 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 916
General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Senate Vote #884 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 282
Quality Basic Education Act; minimum course study in career readiness education for students in grades six through twelve; provide
Senate Vote #856 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 83
Stalking; eligibility for restraining orders; revise
Senate Vote #842 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 1021
Income tax; increase amount of dependent exemption
Senate Vote #848 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 1407
Local government; establishing service delivery strategies; revise provisions
Senate Vote #876 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 169
Public Schools; extension of hearing dates for student discipline tribunals; provide for limits
Senate Vote #888 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 926
Second Chance Workforce Act; enact
Senate Vote #871 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 502
Department of Administrative Services; state agencies from contracting for advertising or marketing services with certain companies or from supporting certain companies; prohibit
Senate Vote #834 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 514
Housing Regulation Transparency Act; enact
Senate Vote #867 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Nay | fail | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 581
Audits and Accounts, Department of; revise deadlines, selection criteria, and required contents for certain annual economic analyses
Senate Vote #881 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 1253
Community Affairs, Department of; revise composition of governing council for regional commissions
Senate Vote #873 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 1496
Oconee County; Board of Education; reconstitute
Senate Vote #823 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 516
Transportation, Department of; increase minimum amount for a public road construction or maintenance contract that prohibits negotiation
Senate Vote #887 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Not Voting | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 493
Sexual Offender Risk Review Board; additional penalties for registered sexual offenders; provide
Senate Vote #845 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 500
Crimes and offenses; offense of arson of law enforcement vehicle; provide
Senate Vote #827 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 10
Offenses Against Public Order And Motor Vehicles and Traffic; knowingly attending and facilitating an illegal drag race or a laying drags exhibition; punishment; provide
Senate Vote #832 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Nay | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 1241
Smyrna, City of; revise compensation of mayor and councilmembers
Senate Vote #880 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 1170
Public Health, Department of; require certain state government buildings, courthouses, and university buildings maintain and make accessible opioid antagonists
Senate Vote #850 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Nay | fail | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 1504
Griffin-Spalding County Area Regional Airport Authority; create and establish
Senate Vote #823 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 218
Evidence; sexual assault hearsay for disabled adults and 17 year olds; provide
Senate Vote #825 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 429
"Small Business Protection Act of 2024"; enact
Senate Vote #847 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 1253
Community Affairs, Department of; revise composition of governing council for regional commissions
Senate Vote #874 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 970
Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) Scholarship; victims of human trafficking are eligible; provide
Senate Vote #829 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
Career history 2 past roles
- Upper chamber District 30 Republican
- Upper chamber District 30 Republican