Steve Gooch
Born
1967
Contact
Email · steve.gooch@senate.ga.gov
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20
Bills sponsored
this session · 1,693 all-time
249
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 249 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
4127
Recorded votes
92%
Vote participation
voted in 92% of 4127 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
unknown session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
97.4%
based on 1335 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
2.6%
based on 1335 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
97.6%
based on 1335 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
1693 billsCurrent session 20 bills
- SR 1052 Cottrell, Don Michael "Mike"; condolences Introduced
- SR 999 Curtin, Kevin F.; recognize Introduced
- SR 820 Donald Seabolt Intersection; Lumpkin County; dedicate Introduced
- SR 504 Edwards, William; congratulate Introduced
- SR 494 O'Connor, Daniel; recognize Introduced
- SR 463 Trooper First Class 2 Chase W. Redner Memorial Intersection; Lumpkin County; dedicate Introduced
- SR 446 Veterans Month; recognize November 2025 Introduced
- SR 443 Camp Glisson; commend Introduced
- SR 329 Georgia Forestry Commission; recognize Introduced
- SR 258 Georgia Airports Association Day; recognize February 27, 2025 Introduced
- SR 247 Loeffler, Kelly; commend Passed
- SR 246 President Donald J. Trump; commend Passed
- SR 245 Collins, Doug; commend Passed
- SR 133 Georgia EMC Day; recognize February 10, 2025 Introduced
- SR 14 Trump, Donald J.; commend Introduced
- SR 6 General Assembly Meetings and Adjournments; relative Introduced
- SB 592 "One Strike Act"; enact Introduced
- SB 591 Offenses Against Public Order; the disruption of a religious service; prohibit Signed
- SB 465 Income Taxes; business enterprises that hire illegal aliens for large-scale projects from claiming certain tax credits associated with such projects; disqualify Introduced
- SB 291 Special License Plates; establish an "America First" specialty license plate Signed
Historical 1673 bills
- SR 792 Richard L. Jackson Interchange; Fulton County; dedicate Died
- SB 309 'Georgia Municipal and Local Government Infrastructure Finance Authority Act'; comprehensive regulation of local government infrastructure financing; provide Died
- SB 415 Civil Practice and Litigation; several titles of the O.C.G.A.; amend and revise Died
- SR 319 Richard L. Tucker Highway; Gwinnett County; dedicate Died
- SR 321 Wayne Mason Highway; Gwinnett County; dedicate Died
- SB 107 State Flag, Seal and Other Symbols; placement of monument in honor of the Honorable Zell Bryan Miller upon capitol grounds of state capitol building; provide Died
- SB 205 Alcoholic Beverages; issuance of the call and the setting of dates for elections relating to the question of Sunday sales during certain hours; provisions; change Died
- SB 155 Torts; damages; an action to recover damages from death or injury only actual amounts paid for health care services/treatment be recoverable; provide Died
- SB 390 Civil Practice and Litigation; several titles of the O.C.G.A.; amend and revise Died
- SB 357 Firearms; carry weapons in places of worship and in schools operated by such places of worship; revise the ability Died
- SB 389 Motor Vehicles and Traffic; issuance, use, and display of drivers' licenses and identification cards in electronic format; provide Died
- SB 364 Public Utilities and Public Transportation; percentage limitation; amount of the investments an electric membership corporation may make in a gas affiliate; eliminate Died
- SR 173 Joint Georgia-North Carolina and Georgia-Tennessee Boundary Line Commission; create Died
- SR 49 Jackie Holder Bypass; Bleckley County; dedicate Died
- SR 12 Sales Tax; educational purposes; expended for school security projects; provide -CA Died
- SB 487 Ethics in Government; disclosure reports; provision; revise Died
- SR 951 Mooney, Roger; recognize Died
- SB 304 White County; board of elections and registration; create Signed
- SB 318 Education; public forums at public institutions of higher education; provide Died
- SR 867 Massey, Abit; recognize Died
- SB 416 Office of College and Career Transitions; change the name to Office of College and Career Academies Signed
- SB 341 Peace Officers; re-employment of retired peace officers and correctional officers during disasters and emergencies; provide Signed
- SR 556 Banks County High School's Lady Leopards; congratulate Died
- SR 581 Tyre, Reverend Dr. Gene; recognize Died
- SB 344 Witness or Criminal Defendant; certain proceedings conducted by video conference; requirements; provide Died
Co-sponsored
249 billsCurrent session 249 bills
- SR 1071 Trott, Austin; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1070 Touhy, Mrs. Angela W.; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1069 Boger, Jennifer; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1064 Willis, Coach Wesley; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1053 Trump, President Donald J.; commend Introduced
- SR 1051 Senate Study Committee on Comprehensive Services and Long-term Outcomes for Individuals with Disabilities; create Introduced
- SR 1050 Vaughn, Lee; recognize Introduced
- SR 1004 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; recognize Introduced
- SR 1000 Jones, Speaker Pro Tempore Jan; recognize Introduced
- SR 998 2026 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides; commend Introduced
- SR 985 Thomas "Tommy's" Barber Shop; congratulate Introduced
- SR 984 James Warren Spires Day; recognize March 15, 2026 Introduced
- SR 983 Harbison, Senator Ed; recognize Introduced
- SR 951 BOMA Georgia Day; recognize February 3, 2026 Introduced
- SR 950 Whitt, Pastor Dr. Brad; recognize Introduced
- SR 949 Stevens, John Allen; commend Introduced
- SR 932 United States Treasurer Brandon L. Beach Highway; Fulton County; dedicate Introduced
- SR 918 Georgia Junior League of Gainesville-Hall County Day; recognize May 5, 2026 Introduced
- SR 889 Civil Air Patrol; recognize Introduced
- SR 882 Department of Community Affairs; to refrain from adopting the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code in order to protect housing affordability and maintain the current energy code framework of this state; urge Introduced
- SR 880 Derrick Dove & The Peacekeepers; congratulate Introduced
- SR 875 State-Wide Grand Juries; jurisdiction, powers, and duties; provide -CA Introduced
- SR 866 Atchely, Ruth; recognize Introduced
- SR 847 1980 and 2026 United States Olympic Men's Hockey Teams; recognize Introduced
- SR 839 Georgia Runs on Trucking Day; recognize March 18, 2026 Introduced
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
SR 539
Richards, Jon; recognize
ADOPTION AS AMENDED |
Not Voting | pass | March 29, 2018 |
|
SR 1058
US Congress; halt the transfer of current and former military personnel's health care costs from federal government to the states; urge
ADOPTION |
Not Voting | pass | March 29, 2018 |
|
SR 752
U.S. Congress; repeal the Johnson Amendment to the Internal Revenue Code; encourage
ADOPTION |
Yea | pass | March 27, 2018 |
|
SR 989
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA); withdraw Electronic Logging Device (ELD) regulations on the agriculture industry; encourage
ADOPTION |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
SB 484
City of Dalton; exempt from the election requirement; contingent effective date; provide
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
SB 485
City of Atlanta; independent school district; homestead exemption; $50,000; applicability; referendum; provide
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
SB 486
City of Atlanta; independent school district; homestead exemption; $100,000; residents 65 years of age or older; applicability; referendum; provide
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
SB 494
'Georgia Hemp Farming Act'; hemp products; regulate
Senate Vote #900 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Nay | fail | March 29, 2024 |
|
SB 495
Low THC Oil Patient Registry; term of validity of a registration card; provide
Senate Vote #899 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2024 |
|
HB 1409
Torts; mental health care providers; limit liability under certain circumstances
Senate Vote #895 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2024 |
|
SB 351
"Protecting Georgia's Children on Social Media Act of 2024"; enact
Senate Vote #897 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2024 |
|
HR 854
Keith Jackson Memorial Intersection "Whoa Nellie"; Carroll County; dedicate
Senate Vote #902 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2024 |
|
SB 494
'Georgia Hemp Farming Act'; hemp products; regulate
Senate Vote #901 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2024 |
|
HB 1019
Revenue and taxation; statewide homestead exemption from certain ad valorem taxes; increase
Senate Vote #898 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2024 |
|
SB 189
Elections; text portions of ballots shall be counted for vote tabulation and recounts purposes; provide
Senate Vote #894 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2024 |
|
SB 189
Elections; text portions of ballots shall be counted for vote tabulation and recounts purposes; provide
Senate Vote #893 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2024 |
|
HB 912
Motor vehicles; define multipurpose off-highway vehicle; subclassify for ad valorem tax purposes
Senate Vote #896 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2024 |
|
HB 1253
Community Affairs, Department of; revise composition of governing council for regional commissions
Senate Vote #872 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 282
Quality Basic Education Act; minimum course study in career readiness education for students in grades six through twelve; provide
Senate Vote #855 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 1444
Clayton County; Board of Commissioners; provide code of ethics
Senate Vote #823 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Nay | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 198
Georgians with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Innovation Commission; create
Senate Vote #890 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 1330
Mableton Development Authority Act; enact
Senate Vote #880 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 37
Sheriffs; qualification requirements for the office of sheriff; revise
Senate Vote #891 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Nay | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 1122
Education; provide for funding requirements to apply to local agencies; charter schools; provisions
Senate Vote #843 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SR 82
Tax Commissioner; waive certain delinquent ad valorem property taxes; procedures and conditions; provide- CA
Senate Vote #892 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Nay | fail | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 1488
Forsyth County; Redevelopment Powers Law; define an area where such powers may be exercised
Senate Vote #823 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Nay | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 354
Cosmetologists and Barbers; persons performing certain limited responsibilities; exempt from licensure
Senate Vote #863 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 449
Certified Nursing Aid; certain military medical personnel from an examination requirement; exempt
Senate Vote #864 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 1146
Natural Resources, Department of; EPD to issue water permits to private companies in areas where no public service can be provided within a period of 12 months; require
Senate Vote #828 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 395
Education; the possession of opioid antagonists in schools; authorize
Senate Vote #882 - 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
Senate Vote #841 - 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
Senate Vote #837 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 1049
Insurance Business Transfer Act; enact
Senate Vote #877 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 977
Elections; number of contests subject to risk-limiting audits; expand
Senate Vote #835 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 916
General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Senate Vote #884 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 282
Quality Basic Education Act; minimum course study in career readiness education for students in grades six through twelve; provide
Senate Vote #856 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 83
Stalking; eligibility for restraining orders; revise
Senate Vote #842 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 1021
Income tax; increase amount of dependent exemption
Senate Vote #848 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 1407
Local government; establishing service delivery strategies; revise provisions
Senate Vote #876 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 169
Public Schools; extension of hearing dates for student discipline tribunals; provide for limits
Senate Vote #888 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 926
Second Chance Workforce Act; enact
Senate Vote #871 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 502
Department of Administrative Services; state agencies from contracting for advertising or marketing services with certain companies or from supporting certain companies; prohibit
Senate Vote #834 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 514
Housing Regulation Transparency Act; enact
Senate Vote #867 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | fail | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 581
Audits and Accounts, Department of; revise deadlines, selection criteria, and required contents for certain annual economic analyses
Senate Vote #881 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 1253
Community Affairs, Department of; revise composition of governing council for regional commissions
Senate Vote #873 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 1496
Oconee County; Board of Education; reconstitute
Senate Vote #823 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Nay | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 516
Transportation, Department of; increase minimum amount for a public road construction or maintenance contract that prohibits negotiation
Senate Vote #887 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 493
Sexual Offender Risk Review Board; additional penalties for registered sexual offenders; provide
Senate Vote #845 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 500
Crimes and offenses; offense of arson of law enforcement vehicle; provide
Senate Vote #827 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 10
Offenses Against Public Order And Motor Vehicles and Traffic; knowingly attending and facilitating an illegal drag race or a laying drags exhibition; punishment; provide
Senate Vote #832 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
Career history 2 past roles
- Upper chamber District 51 Republican
- Upper chamber District 51 Republican