Doreen Carter
Born
1963
Contact
Email · doreen.carter@house.ga.gov
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43
Bills sponsored
this session · 567 all-time
73
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 73 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
7137
Recorded votes
95%
Vote participation
voted in 95% of 7137 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
unknown session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
95.6%
based on 1014 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
4.4%
based on 1014 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
88.5%
based on 1014 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
567 billsCurrent session 43 bills
- HR 2011 Ruff, James Edward; outstanding public service; commend Introduced
- HR 2010 Mitchell, Jajuan; outstanding public service; commend Introduced
- HR 1961 Race Amity Day; June 14, 2026; recognize Introduced
- HR 1950 President Barack Obama; opening of the Obama Presidential Center; recognize Introduced
- HR 1766 Mystic Chapter No. 739, Order of the Eastern Star; 35 years of dedicated service to the Atlanta community; recognize Introduced
- HR 1541 Royal, Mr. Anthony J., Sr. and Mrs. Leslie E.; commend Introduced
- HR 1435 Aten, Judge Phinia; distinguish service and judicial leadership; commend Introduced
- HR 1168 Sermons, Evelyn; retirement; commend Introduced
- HR 1167 McColumn, Yolanda Vanessa Kendrick; retirement; commend Introduced
- HR 1166 National Wear Red Day; Friday, February 6, 2026; recognize Introduced
- HR 1158 Hall, Eboni; commend Introduced
- HR 1146 The BoykinZ; commend Introduced
- HR 1072 Porter-Ike, Ebony; commend Introduced
- HR 1071 Harris, Dr. Twiggy L., MD; 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 921 Lou Walker Senior Center Day; September 13, 2025; recognize Introduced
- HR 920 Garel, Stacey; commend Introduced
- HR 895 Brown, Pamela; commend Introduced
- HR 894 Arciaga, Mikayla; commend Introduced
- HR 856 Gonzalez, Hazel Marie; commend Introduced
- HR 808 Williams, Denise; commend Introduced
- HR 807 Scott, Tamika; commend Introduced
- HR 799 Moore, Terry Walker; commend Introduced
Historical 524 bills
- HB 567 Local government; annexations by certain governing authorities; prohibit Died
- HB 414 Education; mandatory kindergarten for all children prior to entering into first grade; provide Died
- HB 442 Education; grant program to encourage certain physicians to practice in underserved areas of the state; create Died
- HB 977 Crimes and offenses; counties and municipal corporations to adopt ordinances governing and punishing the possession of one ounce or less of marijuana; authorize Died
- HR 645 Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; reaffirm its commitment to an extension of the rail system along the east side of Interstate 20 in South DeKalb County; urge Died
- HB 940 Education; mandatory pre-kindergarten and kindergarten for all children prior to entering into first grade; provide Died
- HR 680 House Study Committee on School Nutrition Program Funding; create Failed
- HR 72 Georgia; host world's largest startup pitch competition; encourage Failed
- HB 1077 Georgia Administrative Procedure Act; remove from the definition of the term "agency" the exemption for the State Board of Workers' Compensation Died
- HR 1201 McBrayer, Ed; service at Path Foundation; DeKalb County Master Trail Plan; commend Died
- HR 1402 Ibrahim, Chama; Noor Family Services Corporation; providing various services and supporting victims of domestic violence in the greater Atlanta region; commend Died
- HR 1493 Importance of civil discourse and better arguments; recognize Died
- HR 503 Morgan, Valerie; receiving the 2019 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader award; commend Died
- HR 1025 Carswell, Bishop Quincy Lavelle; condolences Died
- HB 563 Stonecrest, City of; levy an excise tax Signed
- HR 37 Kinney, Dr. A. Demoine; commend Died
- HR 36 Williams, Reverend Dr. Joseph L.; 25th pastoral anniversary; commend Died
- HR 994 Georgia State University Athletic Department; accomplishments in athletics and academics in 2023; commend Died
- HR 1291 Cooke, Dr. Marilyn; receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend Died
- HR 1290 Williams, Vincent, Sr.; commend Died
- HR 1293 Mullins, Theresa; commend Died
- HR 1295 Brown, Dr. Sharron J.; commend Died
- HR 928 American Heart Month in Macon-Bibb County; February, 2024; recognize Died
- HR 1225 DeKalb County School District; commend; DeKalb County School District Track and Field Day at the state capitol; 02/22/24; recognize Died
- HB 1328 Quality Basic Education Act; table of instructional programs; add program for students living in poverty Died
Co-sponsored
73 billsCurrent session 73 bills
- HR 2027 Kemp, First Lady Marty; commend Introduced
- HR 2022 Ndewa, Blaise Aristide; commend Introduced
- HR 2005 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; 75th anniversary; recognize Introduced
- HR 1989 Healthcare & Emergency Solutions, LLC; outstanding service and impact; commend Introduced
- HR 1987 Morehouse College Honors Program; outstanding academic excellence, leadership development, and service to the community; commend Introduced
- HR 1973 Gray, Ms. Shennill; retirement; recognize Introduced
- HR 1955 "Women's Golf Day"; June 5, 2026; recognize Introduced
- HR 1941 Reid, Chef Hank; commend Introduced
- HR 1778 Raheem, Micaiah; commend Introduced
- HR 1743 Gwinnett County Public Schools; recognize Introduced
- HR 1724 Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University; 30th anniversary; commend Introduced
- HR 1698 McClain, Honorable Dewey; recognize Introduced
- HR 1656 House Study Committee on School Nutrition, Student Food Security, Georgia Agriculture, and Student Success; create Introduced
- HR 1632 Clarke County School District; preserving the historic and significant West Broad Street School Campus; commend Introduced
- HR 1567 Afrovibez; cultural leadership; Africa Day; May 25, 2026; recognize Introduced
- HR 1559 Davordzi, Nancy; commend Introduced
- HR 1381 New Birth Missionary Baptist Church; commend Introduced
- HR 1376 Atlanta Chapter of the National Black MBA Association; commend Introduced
- HR 1365 Soto, Ivan; outstanding artistic talent and dedication to the visual arts; commend Introduced
- HR 1364 Vazquez, Jerely; outstanding artistic talent and dedication to the visual arts; commend Introduced
- HR 1362 Georgia State University; commend Introduced
- HR 1359 Morgan, Lisa; commend Introduced
- HR 1339 Gwinnett African American Caucus; commend Introduced
- HR 1322 Snellville Youth Council; commend Introduced
- HR 1249 McQueen, Noah; work and leadership; commend 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 |
Yea | 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Nay | 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 93 Democrat
- Lower chamber District 93 Democrat