Viola Davis
Born
1963
Contact
Email · viola.davis@house.ga.gov
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40
Bills sponsored
this session · 434 all-time
189
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 189 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
4234
Recorded votes
97%
Vote participation
voted in 97% of 4234 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
unknown session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
93.7%
based on 1139 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
6.3%
based on 1139 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
99.4%
based on 1139 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
434 billsCurrent session 40 bills
- HR 2079 Arrington, Betty "Becky" Lou Ennis; honoring the life and legacy; condolences Introduced
- HR 1946 House Study Committee on Constituent Services Modernization and Accountability; create Introduced
- HR 1945 House Study Committee on Examining the Implementation, Funding, and Effectiveness of Georgia's CHINS Framework; create Introduced
- HR 1858 Georgia's congressional delegation; pass the Essential Worker Pay Protection Act and codify permanent protections for essential federal employees during government shutdowns; urge Introduced
- HR 1739 Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Day; March 16, 2026; recognize Introduced
- HR 1702 General Assembly; protection of constitutional conscience, rule of law, and lawful exercise of conscientious objection; urge Introduced
- HR 1528 Joint Study Committee on Higher Education Fiscal Stewardship; create Introduced
- HR 1466 Nurses Day at the state capitol; March 11, 2026; recognize Introduced
- HR 1195 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.; 113 years of service; Delta Day at the Capitol; 02/23/26; recognize Introduced
- HR 1138 First HOA, COA, and POA Day at the capitol; recognizing the importance of civic engagement with homeowners across Georgia; recognize Introduced
- HR 1011 Founders Day; 01/13/26; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; 113 Years of Service; recognize Introduced
- HR 737 Billups, Marvin F., Jr.; commend Introduced
- HR 401 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.; 112 years of service; Delta Day at the state capitol; March 3, 2025; recognize Introduced
- HR 280 Nurses Day at the state capitol; February 19, 2025; recognize Introduced
- HR 21 Burnough, Representative Rhonda; 50th Anniversary as a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; recognize Introduced
- HR 20 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.; 112 years of service; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Founders Day; 01/13/25; recognize Introduced
- HR 13 Community Activist Day; April 8, 2025; recognize Introduced
- HR 12 Community Activist Month; April; designate Introduced
- HR 11 Georgia Environmental Protection Division and DeKalb County government; resolve sewage pollution and spills; urge Introduced
- HR 10 Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; reaffirm its commitment to an extension of rail system along east side of Interstate 20 in South Dekalb County; urge Introduced
- HB 1471 Georgia Student Mental Health Days Act; enact Introduced
- HB 1251 Right to Information for Homeowners Act; enact Introduced
- HB 1098 Georgia Investment Act; enact Introduced
- HB 1094 Georgia School Bus Safety and Modernization Act; enact Introduced
- HB 1068 Georgia Constituent Services Improvement and Accountability Act; enact Introduced
Historical 394 bills
- HB 624 Second Chance Act; enact 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 801 Health; limit the number of patients that may be assigned to a registered professional nurse in specified situations in hospitals; provide Died
- HR 1477 Passage of HR 1384; support Died
- HR 166 House Study Committee on Veteran Services and Benefits; create Died
- HB 437 Commerce and trade; regulation of certain practices by providers of broadband services; provide Died
- HB 634 Labor and industrial relations; employers to provide certain salary information; require Died
- HB 435 Georgia Red Flag Protective Order Act; enact Died
- HB 1109 Special license plates; distinctive plate for veteran spouse's in certain instances; provide Died
- HR 1236 Georgia Election Officials and Registrars Day at the state capitol; February 21, 2020; recognize Died
- HR 1201 McBrayer, Ed; service at Path Foundation; DeKalb County Master Trail Plan; commend Died
- HR 1410 Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; subject to an oversight panel; provide - CA Died
- HR 1081 Crawford, Bonita E.; commend; Female Veteran's Day at the state capitol; February 19, 2020; recognize Died
- HR 1080 Earley/Jenkins, Jourline Louise; commend; Female Veteran's Day at the state capitol; February 19, 2020; recognize Died
- HR 1493 Importance of civil discourse and better arguments; recognize Died
- HR 1025 Carswell, Bishop Quincy Lavelle; condolences Died
- HB 563 Stonecrest, City of; levy an excise tax Signed
- HR 26 Dollar, Alvin; commend Died
- HR 25 Under21 The Band; commend Died
- HR 9 Hammet, Melanie; outstanding public service as mayor of Pine Lake; commend Died
- HR 12 Love, Denese Lynetta; condolences Died
- HR 1321 Dunaway, Jan; receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend Died
- HR 1312 Bussey, Alice White; receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend Died
- HR 1301 Georgia Environmental Protection Division and DeKalb County government; resolve sewage pollution and spills; urge Died
Co-sponsored
189 billsCurrent session 189 bills
- HR 2127 Central United Methodist Church; occasion of its 160th anniversary; recognize Introduced
- HR 2118 City of College Park; 130th anniversary; recognize Introduced
- HR 1933 Atlanta Dermatology and Aesthetics, PC; commend Introduced
- HR 1929 New Edition; outstanding contributions to music and entertainment and for their cultural and industry impact connected to the State of Georgia; recognize Introduced
- HR 1925 DJ Plugg; influential contributions to Atlanta's musical culture and the evolution of modern hip-hop; commend Introduced
- HR 1922 Impact Georgia Day and honoring distinguished Georgians for their contributions to the state and beyond; recognize Introduced
- HR 1851 Williams, Sandra Lee; commend Introduced
- HR 1842 Thompson, Pamela Perdue; outstanding service, generosity, and dedication to the citizens and communities of Clayton County; commend Introduced
- HR 1841 Troy, Mrs. Chance; Hapeville Charter Career Academy's 2026 Teacher of the Year; commend Introduced
- HR 1821 Loftlin, Cassandra; commend Introduced
- HR 1818 Smith, Pastor Adrian R., Sr.; commend Introduced
- HR 1779 DeKalb Day at the state capitol; March 23, 2026; recognize 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 1740 Terrell, Cheryl; JW Dobbs Elementary School's 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year; commend Introduced
- HR 1738 Olusola, Tonya Armstrong; outstanding leadership in agriculture, community empowerment, and service to underserved communities; recognize Introduced
- HR 1694 U.S. United Pageant System; commend Introduced
- HR 1643 Bobby Dodd Institute; commend Introduced
- HR 1634 Thomas, Jody; distinguished leadership and service; commend Introduced
- HR 1614 Kornegay, Pastor Nancy; commend Introduced
- HR 1611 Women's Entrepreneurial Opportunity Project (WEOP); 26 years of service; commend Introduced
- HR 1552 Roberts, Chief Kevin; distinguished service to Clayton County; commend Introduced
- HR 1551 Webb, Ms. Ann; unwavering faith, dedicated ministry, steadfast service to her family and community, and for her outstanding example of resilience, leadership, and love; commend Introduced
- HR 1550 Russell, Mrs. Barberette; outstanding service, unwavering commitment to education, and lifelong dedication to strengthening families and communities; commend Introduced
- HR 1549 Marable; Veroniece P.; 41 years of distinguished service in education; commend Introduced
- HR 1548 Folami, Dr. LaWanda; outstanding service, leadership, and dedication to the citizens of Clayton County and the State of Georgia; commend Introduced
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 87 Democrat
- Lower chamber District 87 Democrat