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9
Bills sponsored
this session · 64 all-time
52
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 52 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 2 all-time
2548
Recorded votes
92%
Vote participation
voted in 92% of 2548 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
unknown session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
97.6%
based on 1007 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
2.4%
based on 1007 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
87.9%
based on 1007 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
64 billsCurrent session 9 bills
- HR 1161 Latino Day at the state capitol; February 5, 2026; recognize Introduced
- HR 1160 Abdul-Hamed, Iman; ten years of leadership; acknowledging the Masjid's more than six decades of service to the people of Atlanta and the State of Georgia; recognize Introduced
- HR 1033 State government; changes to apportionment and districts of the General Assembly and Congress shall only be made in the first odd-numbered year subsequent to each United States decennial census; provide - CA Introduced
- HR 175 Latino Day at the state capitol; February 5, 2025; recognize Introduced
- HB 1221 Property owners' associations; written notice of certain sums; provide Introduced
- HB 1174 Federal Workforce Stability and Reemployment Priority Act; enact Introduced
- HB 503 State Election Board; promulgate, amend, adopt, or repeal nonemergency rules and regulations in odd-numbered years; provide Introduced
- HB 502 Elections; preferential treatment during advance voting for voters accompanied by children two years of age or younger; provide Introduced
- HB 501 Elections; removal of certain members of State Election Board; revise procedures Introduced
Historical 55 bills
- HB 1160 Crimes and offenses; prohibit sale, transfer, use, possession, importation, or manufacture of certain firearms and magazines Died
- HR 989 Asian American Advocacy Fund and Asian American Advancing Justice--Atlanta in Georgia; 11th annual Asian American Advocacy Day; recognize Died
- HB 1118 Elections; increase penalty for use of violence to interfere with duties of poll or election workers or prevent electors from voting Died
- HB 1111 Crimes and offenses; storage of a firearm within motor vehicle or vessel; provisions Died
- HR 979 Reverend Dr. William E. Flippin, Sr. Bridge; DeKalb County; dedicate Died
- HR 984 Cedar Grove High School Saints football team of the DeKalb School District; winning the 2023 GHSA Class 3A State Football Championship; commend Died
- HB 1386 Commerce and trade; surcharges charged by merchants for purchasers' use of credit cards; limit amount Died
- HB 559 Elections; preferential treatment during advance voting to voters accompanied by children five years of age or under; provide Failed
- HB 1378 Special license plates; honoring Okefenokee Swamp; establish 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
- HR 884 Inka, Apu; commend Died
- HR 886 Government Liaison Office of Guanajuato in Georgia; commend Died
- HR 888 The Vietnamese Women's Association of Georgia; commend Died
- HR 885 Toscano de Leger, Veronica; commend Died
- HR 848 Latino Day at the state capitol; January 30, 2024; recognize Died
- HB 1439 Special license plates; honoring Okefenokee Swamp; establish Died
- HR 887 Bueno Energy Drink; commend Died
- HB 1405 Property; landlord and tenant; comprehensive list of any existing damage; provisions Died
- HR 1134 State of Georgia; people have the power to enact, repeal, or amend general statutory law by direct initiative and referendum process; provide - CA Died
- HR 1152 Georgia Federation of Democratic Women in Blue Day at state capitol; 02/15/24; recognize Died
- HB 1279 Representative Democracy Enforcement Act; enact Died
- HB 841 Public Service Commission; members elected from election districts instead of state wide; provide Died
- HB 1207 Elections; proofing of ballots by local superintendents in certain races; provide Signed
- HB 158 Courts; change name of Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit to DeKalb Judicial Circuit Signed
- HB 1254 Elections; reasonable charge for challenges to applications for voter registration; provide Died
Co-sponsored
52 billsCurrent session 52 bills
- HR 1957 Delta Phi Lambda Sorority Inc., an Asian-interest sorority and 501(c)(7) non-profit organization; outstanding work in creating the next generation of Asian women leaders unified by the bonds of sisterhood and its efforts in coalition building; commend Introduced
- HR 1934 Raksha, Inc.; celebration of its 30th anniversary; recognize Introduced
- HR 1919 Cannon, Representative Park; recognize Introduced
- HR 1917 McClain; Representative Dewey; recognize Introduced
- HR 1915 Jackson; Representative Edna; recognize Introduced
- HR 1913 Reese, Representative Teddy; recognize Introduced
- HR 1912 Romman, Representative Ruwa; recognize Introduced
- HR 1910 Clark, Representative Jasmine; recognize Introduced
- HR 1909 Jackson, Representative Derrick; recognize Introduced
- HR 1874 Natural Gas Association of Georgia; 10th anniversary; recognize Introduced
- HR 1833 ALS Awareness Month; May 2026; recognize Introduced
- HR 1777 OJ da Juiceman; his contributions to Georgia's hip-hop culture and his pioneering role in the development of Southern trap music; commend Introduced
- HR 1668 Education, Department of; local school systems; prioritize the inclusion of ex officio, honorary, and nonvoting student representatives on its local boards of education; urge Introduced
- HR 1489 5th Annual Decatur Lunar New Year Festival; commend Introduced
- HR 1485 Moore, Reagan; commend Introduced
- HR 1440 Contributions of Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta, Asian American Advocacy Fund, Asian American Voices for Education, Georgia AAPI Hub, Raksha, and We Love Buford Highway on Asian American Advocacy Day; recognize Introduced
- HR 1385 Haygood Memorial United Methodist Church; occasion of its 100th anniversary; recognize Introduced
- HR 1325 New Americans Day at the state capitol; February 12, 2026; recognize Introduced
- HR 1200 Secretary of State; continue to protect private and protected information contained in Georgia's voter registration list; urge Introduced
- HR 1145 Taiwan; relations with the United States and the state of Georgia; recognize Introduced
- HR 1062 Isenhower, Anne; honoring the life, legacy, and professional contributions; commemorating the memory of her son, Max Podowitz; condolences Introduced
- HR 984 Green, Janel Jeras; condolences Introduced
- HR 922 The Empowerment Workshop and Le'Dor Milteer; founder; commend Introduced
- HR 689 Culpepper, Judge Bryant, Jr.; outstanding public service to the State of Georgia, the Judicial Branch specifically, and the community at large as well as for his dedication to upholding the principles of justice and fairness; commend Introduced
- HR 580 Stagmeier, Margaret "Marjy"; commend Introduced
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
|
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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 90 Democrat
- Lower chamber District 90 Democrat