Chris Erwin
Born
1962
Contact
Email · chris.erwin@house.ga.gov
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20
Bills sponsored
this session · 147 all-time
94
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 94 all-time
3
Enacted into law
this session · 41 all-time
3977
Recorded votes
88%
Vote participation
voted in 88% of 3977 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
unknown session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99.7%
based on 1142 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.3%
based on 1142 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
99.7%
based on 1142 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
147 billsCurrent session 20 bills
- HR 1555 Mitchell, Malcolm; commend Introduced
- HR 1513 Georgia Reads Day; March 3, 2026; recognize Introduced
- HR 1318 Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE); PAGE Day on Capitol Hill; recognize Introduced
- HR 1136 Grant, Ms. Shantelle; occasion of her selection as the 2025 Georgia Public Library Employee of the Year; commend Introduced
- HR 840 Erwin, Laurie; outstanding dedication and accomplishments in golf, including her remarkable achievement of a hole-in-one and for her commitment to inspiring the next generation of leaders; commend Introduced
- HR 711 House Study Committee on Student Attendance in PreK-12 Education; create Passed
- HR 480 World War II Veteran Bobby Blackwell Memorial Drive; Banks County; dedicate Introduced
- HR 387 Dooly County Schools; recipients of the Georgia Reads Community Award; dedication to literacy advancement; commend Introduced
- HR 386 Black Child Development Institute; recipients of the Georgia Reads Community Award; dedication to literacy advancement; commend Introduced
- HR 384 Ben Hill County School District; recipients of the Georgia Reads Community Award; dedication to literacy advancement; commend Introduced
- HR 379 ReadSource and Purpose Built Schools of Atlanta; recipients of the Georgia Reads Community Award; dedication to literacy advancement; commend Introduced
- HR 180 Mitchell, Malcolm; Georgia Reads Coach; commend Introduced
- HR 179 Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE); 50th anniversary; PAGE Day at the state capitol; February 18, 2025; recognize Introduced
- HR 145 Education and Public Health, Departments of; collaborate to prioritize the expansion of vision and hearing screenings at various grade levels; urge Passed
- HB 1271 Education; revise definition of education record to correct a cross-reference; provisions Introduced
- HB 1193 Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026; enact Signed
- HB 603 Banks County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee Signed
- HB 411 Banks County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts Signed
- HB 25 Stephens County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption Introduced
- HB 6 Toccoa, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption Introduced
Historical 127 bills
- HB 1095 Quality Basic Education Act; teacher who receives in two consecutive school years any combination of two unsatisfactory, ineffective, or needs development annual summative performance evaluations shall not be eligible for a renewable certificate; provide Died
- HB 1136 Baldwin, City of; reincorporate and provide new charter Died
- HB 985 Homer, City of; city council; provide for election districts Signed
- HR 939 Habersham County Day at the state capitol; February 19, 2020; recognize Died
- HR 1027 Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE); PAGE Day at the state capitol; 02/20/24; recognize Died
- HB 941 Education; capital outlay funds may be used for educational facilities for voluntary pre-kindergarten programs provided by the school system; provide Died
- HB 1167 Georgia Foundation for Public Education; prioritizing low-performing schools applicable to the award of grants to public schools by a nonprofit corporation; remove a provision Died
- HR 994 Georgia State University Athletic Department; accomplishments in athletics and academics in 2023; commend Died
- HB 982 State Workforce Development Board; publish a High-demand Career List most critical to the state's current and future workforce needs; require Signed
- HR 985 Jackson County EMS's operation; 50th anniversary; recognize Died
- HB 1384 Education; number of accumulated sick leave days for teachers and other school personnel; increase from three to five Died
- HR 937 Georgia Grown Trail: 98; Banks, Jackson, and Madison counties; dedicate Died
- HR 1288 Poe, Frank; commend Died
- HB 1006 Education; local school systems or public schools issuing identification cards to include certain information regarding suicide prevention resources; require Died
- HB 1000 Revenue and taxation; taxes for educational purposes shall be excluded in computing the limitation on the total amount of local sales and use taxes which may be levied; provide Died
- HB 1004 Jackson County; school district ad valorem tax for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00; provide homestead exemption Signed
- HB 1003 Jackson County; school district ad valorem tax for educational purposes; provide homestead exemption Signed
- HR 1210 Hill, Kayla; commend Died
- HB 946 Special district mass transportation sales and use tax; intergovernmental agreements; revise requirements Signed
- HR 1271 Reach Out and Read Day at the state capitol; March 4, 2024; recognize Died
- HB 987 Education; grants; revise definition of qualified local school system school by reducing the minimum required millage rate or equivalent millage rate from 14 mills to 10 mills Died
- HB 338 Student Technology Protection Act; enact Died
- HB 1467 Gillsville, City of; revise compensation of city council Signed
- HB 1068 Jefferson, City of; homestead exemption; revise existing exemptions and add new exemption Signed
- HB 1460 Commerce, City of; ad valorem tax for educational purposes; homestead exemption; revise Signed
Co-sponsored
94 billsCurrent session 94 bills
- HR 2069 FCS Innovation Academy Splatoon 3 team; winning the Spring 2025 GHSA Esports State Championship; commend Introduced
- HR 1947 House Study Committee on Education Finance; create Introduced
- HR 1897 Dickerson, John Alan, Sr.; honoring the life and memory; condolences Introduced
- HR 1874 Natural Gas Association of Georgia; 10th anniversary; recognize Introduced
- HR 1828 Kinsaul, Rachel; 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year; named a finalist for the 2026 National Teacher of the Year; commend Introduced
- HR 1807 Sally FitzGerald Day; 02/14/26; honoring the life and legacy; recognize Introduced
- HR 1748 House Study Committee on Local Governmental Professional Contracting; create Introduced
- HR 1734 Georgia Pre-K Week; October 5-9, 2026; recognize Introduced
- HR 1713 Golf Day; March 19, 2026; recognize Introduced
- HR 1707 Georgia Legislative Golf Caucus; encourage creation Introduced
- HR 1696 Executive Function Day at the state capitol; March 25, 2026; recognize Introduced
- HR 1656 House Study Committee on School Nutrition, Student Food Security, Georgia Agriculture, and Student Success; create Introduced
- HR 1618 Wrestling programs of Jackson County High School, Jefferson High School, Commerce High School, and East Jackson High School for their outstanding accomplishments during the 2026 GHSA wrestling season; commend Introduced
- HR 1582 House Study Committee on Veteran Teacher Compensation; create Introduced
- HR 1529 House Study Committee on the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI); create Introduced
- HR 1473 House Study Committee on Lupus; create Introduced
- HR 1405 Fellowship of Christian Officials; commend Introduced
- HR 1404 Thomas County Central High School football team; winning the 2025 GHSA Class 5A State Football Championship; commend Introduced
- HR 1403 Howell, Mason; commend Introduced
- HR 1389 Day of Service; March 18, 2026; recognize Introduced
- HR 1362 Georgia State University; commend Introduced
- HR 1269 No Lead in My Water Act; urge enactment Introduced
- HR 1173 Early Childhood Education Day at the state capitol; February 18, 2026; recognize Introduced
- HR 1140 Lupus Advocacy Day at the state capitol; February 19, 2026; recognize Introduced
- HR 1132 Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day at the State Capitol; 02/04/26; Career and Technical Education Month; February 2026; recognize 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 |
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 |
Yea | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 905
Zoning procedures; provisions authorizing administrative officers to exercise zoning powers; repeal
House Vote #876 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
Career history 2 past roles
- Lower chamber District 32 Republican
- Lower chamber District 32 Republican