Katie Dempsey
Born
1952
Contact
Email · katie.dempsey@house.ga.gov
District office
3 Central Plaza, #360, Rome, GA 30161
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50
Bills sponsored
this session · 743 all-time
82
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 82 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
5976
Recorded votes
95%
Vote participation
voted in 95% of 5976 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
unknown session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99.9%
based on 1102 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.1%
based on 1102 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
96.2%
based on 1102 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
743 billsCurrent session 50 bills
- HR 2108 Childers, former Representative Eugene Milton "Buddy"; honoring the life and legacy; condolences Introduced
- HR 2105 Wilson, Ghee; 2026 Heart of Community Award of Honor recipient; commend Introduced
- HR 2090 Stevenson, Rick and Sundai; 2026 Heart of Community Board of Governors Award recipients; commend Introduced
- HR 2089 Veal, Gail; 2026 Heart of Community Award of Honor recipient; commend Introduced
- HR 2088 Arp, Jeb; 2026 Heart of Community Award of Honor recipient; commend Introduced
- HR 2087 Northwest Georgia Regional Commission; 65th anniversary; recognize Introduced
- HR 1517 Shores, Heather; Darlington High School's 2025-2026 STAR Teacher; commend Introduced
- HR 1516 Shorey, Al; Darlington High School's 2025-2026 STAR Teacher; commend Introduced
- HR 1511 Kimani, Zachary Wanjau; Darlington High School's 2025-2026 STAR Student; commend Introduced
- HR 1509 Parsa, Hayes Robert; Darlington High School's 2025-2026 STAR Student; commend Introduced
- HR 1508 Guo, Jiarui "Grace"; Darlington High School's 2025-2026 STAR Student; commend Introduced
- HR 1500 Hagerich, Lucus; Armuchee High School's 2025-2026 STAR Student; commend Introduced
- HR 1499 Little, David; Armuchee High School's 2025-2026 STAR Teacher; commend Introduced
- HR 1498 Silver, Johnathan; Pepperell High School's 2025-2026 STAR Teacher; commend Introduced
- HR 1495 Payne, Susan; Unity Christian School's 2025-2026 STAR Teacher; commend Introduced
- HR 1494 Bawa, Kamran; Rome City High School's 2025-2026 STAR Student; commend Introduced
- HR 1493 Johnson, Julia; Rome City High School's 2025-2026 STAR Teacher; commend Introduced
- HR 1484 Whitehead, Peter; Unity Christian School's 2025-2026 STAR Student; commend Introduced
- HR 1483 Crawford, Turner; Pepperell High School's 2025-2026 STAR Student; commend Introduced
- HR 1235 Georgia Community Service Boards; Community Service Boards' Day at the state capitol; February 5, 2026; recognize Introduced
- HR 1080 Strolling Thunder Day at the state capitol; January 29, 2026; recognize Introduced
- HR 1063 Henderson, Chief Gordon; honoring the life and dedicated service; condolences Introduced
- HR 990 Roberson, Dave; 2025 Awards of Honor recipient; commend Introduced
- HR 968 Weed, Mimi; 2025 Awards of Honor recipient; commend Introduced
- HR 967 Whitten, Wanda; 2025 Board of Governors Award recipient; commend Introduced
Historical 693 bills
- HR 1302 Joint Study Committee on Chronic Weight Management and Type 2 Diabetes; create Died
- HB 588 Income tax; nonrefundable earned income tax credit; provide Died
- HB 385 Insurance; statement indicating that the subscriber's health policy is fully insured is included on a subscriber's health insurance identification card; require Died
- HB 178 Mental health; provide for assisted outpatient treatment programs Died
- HB 399 Motor vehicles; procedures, conditions, and standards for the issuance and display of digital license plates; provide Died
- HR 1221 Georgia Association of Community Service Boards Day at the state capitol; March 12, 2020; recognize Died
- HR 1046 Obesity Care Awareness Day in Georgia; February 4, 2020; recognize Died
- HR 1482 Camp Sunshine; commend Died
- HB 187 Community Health, Department of; pilot program to provide coverage for the treatment and management of obesity and related conditions; provide Signed
- HR 904 Georgia Speech-Language Hearing Association Day at the state capitol; January 28, 2020; recognize Died
- HB 459 Education; driver's license verification system for school bus drivers; provide Signed
- HR 770 Brown, Sarah; Rome High School's 2018-2019 STAR Teacher; commend Died
- HR 774 Gee, Haley; Pepperell High School's 2018-2019 STAR Teacher; commend Died
- HR 776 McDurmon, Bryan Kelly; Darlington School's 2018-2019 STAR Teacher; commend Died
- HR 767 Carles, Raylor; Pepperell High School's 2018-2019 STAR Student; commend Died
- HR 769 Miao, Cheng Zhi "Arnold"; Darlington School's 2018-2019 STAR Student; commend Died
- HR 739 Darville, Dr. Dub; commend Died
- HR 1028 Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day; February 8, 2024; recognize Died
- HR 1034 Georgia's Community Service Boards; Community Service Boards Day at the state capitol; February 13, 2024; recognize Died
- HB 499 Domestic relations; authorize child support and insurance policies for certain disabled children; provisions Signed
- HB 1022 Colton-McNeill Act; enact Died
- HB 579 Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Act; revise prior school year requirement Died
- HB 1201 Criminal procedure; vacating of sentences of victims of trafficking; provisions Signed
- HR 902 Watkins, Mr. Joseph Samuel; compensate Died
- HB 441 Professions; authorize and regulate teledentistry by licensed dentists pursuant to permits issued by Georgia Board of Dentistry Signed
Co-sponsored
82 billsCurrent session 82 bills
- HR 2128 Mayo, Leah; 2026 Heart of Community Young Heart Award recipient; commend Introduced
- HR 2117 Proctor, Brynn; Model High School's 2026 STAR Student; commend Introduced
- HR 2115 Huffman, Sarah; 2026 Heart of Community Award of Honor recipient; commend Introduced
- HR 2110 Tillery, Traci; 2026 Heart of Community Award of Honor recipient; commend Introduced
- HR 2092 Goldin, Kelly; Model High School's 2026 STAR Teacher; commend Introduced
- HR 2091 Bradley, Tyler; Coosa High School's 2026 STAR Teacher; commend Introduced
- HR 1931 Georgia Highlands College Community Impact Day; July 4, 2026; recognize Introduced
- HR 1860 House Study Committee on Comprehensive Services and Long-term Outcomes for Individuals with Disabilities; create Introduced
- HR 1800 Jones, Speaker Pro Tempore Jan; extraordinary service to the State of Georgia; occasion of her retirement; recognize Introduced
- HR 1770 Jones, Aniston; commend Introduced
- HR 1407 Community Health Centers Day; February 18, 2026; commending the Georgia Primary Care Association; recognize Introduced
- HR 1300 Representative Penny Houston Roundabout; Cook County; dedicate Signed
- HR 1292 Sargento, Ms. Noelia; commend Introduced
- HR 1291 Pethel, Eden; commend Introduced
- HR 1234 Profound Autism Day; March 17, 2026; recognize Introduced
- HR 1156 National Birth Defects Prevention Month; January of each year; recognize Introduced
- HR 1133 United States Postal Service; 250th anniversary; reaffirming support for its continued public service to the American people; recognize Introduced
- HR 1079 Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation Day at the state capitol; recognize Introduced
- HR 1059 Reach Out and Read Day at the state capitol; recognize Introduced
- HR 1055 Hembree, Representative Bill; honoring the life and memory; condolences Introduced
- HR 1031 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's facility dogs and their Canines For Kids Program; commend Introduced
- HR 1027 Wakefield, Ronald "Ron" F.; outstanding public service with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; commend Introduced
- HR 1007 House of Representatives; effectiveness of arts for health initiatives in improving mental health outcomes; acknowledge Passed
- HR 991 Coffee, Craig; commend Introduced
- HR 982 Jones, Rachel; Model High School's STAR Teacher; 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Yea | pass | March 19, 2018 |
|
HR 1470
President of the United States; relocate United States Embassy to Israel's capital of Jerusalem; urge
ADOPT |
Yea | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 13 Republican
- Lower chamber District 13 Republican