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8
Bills sponsored
this session · 458 all-time
66
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 66 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
5501
Recorded votes
85%
Vote participation
voted in 85% of 5501 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
unknown session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99%
based on 521 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
1%
based on 521 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
86.7%
based on 521 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
458 billsCurrent session 8 bills
- 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 165 Physical Therapy Day at the state capitol; January 28, 2025; recognize Introduced
- HB 878 Holidays; October 9 of each year as PANDAS Day; designate Introduced
- HB 649 Insurance; coverage for comprehensive maternal mental health screening and care; provide Introduced
- HB 563 Motor vehicles; authorize licensed physical therapists to certify an individual is disabled for purposes of obtaining special vehicle decals Introduced
- HB 263 Medical assistance; pilot program to provide coverage under Medicaid program for doula care for pregnant Medicaid recipients; provide Introduced
Historical 450 bills
- HR 1040 Slavery and Jim Crow; apologize; reaffirm this state's commitment to freedom Died
- HB 902 Elections; candidates to swear at the time of qualifying that neither the candidate nor his or her surrogate has colluded with a foreign state; require Died
- HB 567 Local government; annexations by certain governing authorities; prohibit Died
- HB 442 Education; grant program to encourage certain physicians to practice in underserved areas of the state; create Died
- HB 10 Education; instruction on the best practices for and risks associated with the use of tampons; provide Failed
- HB 973 State holidays; June 19 of each year; designate Died
- HB 951 Criminal procedure; no court shall impose a period of probation that exceeds 24 months; provide Died
- HR 876 Congress; enact legislation removing cannabis from the Controlled Substance Act; urge Died
- HB 724 Crimes and offenses; counties to adopt ordinances governing and punishing the possession of one ounce or less of marijuana in the unincorporated areas of a county; authorize Died
- HB 237 Special license plates; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; establish Died
- HB 203 Income tax; Georgia Veterans Work Opportunity Tax Credit; provide Died
- HR 1356 Chisholm Leadership Academy; commend Died
- HR 1355 Howard-Taylor, Vice President Chief Dr. Jewel; commend Died
- HR 1223 Atlanta Business League; commend Died
- HR 967 Early, Mary Frances; commend Died
- HR 1480 PANDAS Awareness Day at the state capitol; October 9, 2020; recognize Died
- HR 400 Wells, Sister Barbara Jean Hambry; condolences Died
- HB 563 Stonecrest, City of; levy an excise tax Signed
- HR 590 House Study Committee on Georgia's Barriers to Access to Adequate Health Care; create Died
- HR 732 Pittman, Honorable Donna; commend Died
- HR 34 Livsey, Thomas; condolences Died
- HR 20 Wynn, James Edward " Sonny"; condolences Died
- HR 991 Morehouse School of Medicine; providing opportunities through its Physician Assistant program; commend Died
- HR 979 Reverend Dr. William E. Flippin, Sr. Bridge; DeKalb County; dedicate Died
- HR 1238 Jack and Jill Day at the state capitol; February 26, 2024; recognize Died
Co-sponsored
66 billsCurrent session 66 bills
- HR 993 Allers, Kimberly Seals; Irth Day; April 11, 2025; recognize Introduced
- HR 984 Green, Janel Jeras; condolences Introduced
- HR 961 Bell, Sherilyn P.; commend Introduced
- HR 930 Georgia Community-Based Doula Week; March 29 to April 5, 2025; recognize Introduced
- HR 921 Lou Walker Senior Center Day; September 13, 2025; recognize Introduced
- HR 901 Calloway, AJ; commend Introduced
- HR 895 Brown, Pamela; commend Introduced
- HR 894 Arciaga, Mikayla; commend Introduced
- HR 856 Gonzalez, Hazel Marie; commend Introduced
- HR 852 Sarpong, Dr. Ernest Ofori; commend Introduced
- HR 818 Community Wellness Day at the Capitol; 03/28/25; 100 Black Men of South Metro Atlanta; recognize Introduced
- HR 808 Williams, Denise; commend Introduced
- HR 807 Scott, Tamika; commend Introduced
- HR 799 Moore, Terry Walker; commend Introduced
- HR 798 Williams, Imani; commend Introduced
- HR 777 King, Valerie; commend Introduced
- HR 776 Smart-Washington, Tisa; commend Introduced
- HR 775 Anderson, Carlene; commend Introduced
- HR 674 Robinson, Reverend Dr. William Holmes; occasion of his 13th pastoral anniversary; recognize Introduced
- HR 650 Nicole, Tiff; TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day; March 20, 2025; recognize Introduced
- HR 649 Mackey, Tandy; TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day; March 20, 2025; recognize Introduced
- HR 647 Shambo, Latoya; TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day; March 20, 2025; recognize Introduced
- HR 646 McKenzie, Jamelle E.; TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day; March 20, 2025; recognize Introduced
- HR 645 Whittley, Dora Din; TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day; March 20, 2025; recognize Introduced
- HR 644 Clark, Monesha; TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day; March 20, 2025; 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 |
Not Voting | pass | March 29, 2018 |
|
HR 1036
State of Georgia; fund public awareness campaign in support of computer science education; urge
ADOPT |
Yea | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Not Voting | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1062
Douglas, City of; governing authority; stagger terms of members
Local Calendar |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1060
Stonecrest, City of; provide new charter
Local Calendar |
Not Voting | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1054
Acworth, City of; adopt by reference a certain map
Local Calendar |
Not Voting | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1059
Murray County; abolish office of elected county surveyor; provide appointment of county surveyor
Local Calendar |
Not Voting | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1056
South Fulton, City of; ad valorem tax; provide new homestead exemption
Local Calendar |
Not Voting | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1041
McDonough, City of; revise corporate boundaries
Local Calendar |
Not Voting | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1043
Jesup, City of; board of commissioners; provide staggered terms
Local Calendar |
Not Voting | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1058
Miller County; Board of Education; revise districts for election of members
Local Calendar |
Not Voting | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1057
Pelham, City of; levy an excise tax
Local Calendar |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HR 1414
House Study Committee on School Security; create
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 19, 2018 |
|
HR 1470
President of the United States; relocate United States Embassy to Israel's capital of Jerusalem; urge
ADOPT |
Nay | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | pass | March 19, 2018 |
|
HR 944
People's Republic of China; organ harvesting; express concern
ADOPT |
Yea | 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 94 Democrat
- Lower chamber District 94 Democrat