Matt Hatchett
Born
1966
Contact
Email · matt.hatchett@house.ga.gov
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28
Bills sponsored
this session · 473 all-time
70
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 70 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
1426
Recorded votes
94%
Vote participation
voted in 94% of 1426 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
unknown session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99.7%
based on 1066 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.3%
based on 1066 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
93%
based on 1066 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
473 billsCurrent session 28 bills
- HR 1903 East Laurens Lady Falcons basketball team; victory in the GHSA Class A/Division I Girls State Championship; commend Introduced
- HR 1681 Atlanta World Cup Host Committee; commend Introduced
- HR 1649 Sheriff Russell Tanner Memorial Highway; Johnson County; dedicate Introduced
- HR 1429 Powell, Mrs. Marthelle; celebrating 95th birthday; commend Introduced
- HR 1312 Adams, Brad; recipient of the Engineering and Environmental Services Champion award; commend Introduced
- HR 1311 Milledge, Stephanie; recipient of the EDWCM Nurse Case Manager of the Year award; commend Introduced
- HR 1310 Capps, Richard; recipient of the Emergency Preparedness Champion award; commend Introduced
- HR 1309 Eggleston, Rachel; recipient of the Administrator of the Year award; commend Introduced
- HR 1308 Miner, Lisa Ann; recipient of the Assisted Living Administrator of The Year award; commend Introduced
- HR 1307 Frischer, Susan; recipient of the EDWCM Social Service Case Manager of the Year award; commend Introduced
- HR 1303 Fisette, Kyle; recipient of the New Administrator of The Year award; commend Introduced
- HR 1302 Yansom, Jennifer; recipient of the EDWCM Support Staff of the Year award; commend Introduced
- HR 1301 Watkins, Angela; recipient of the Leadership Excellence Award; commend Introduced
- HR 882 Local school systems; levy and collect a sales and use tax for maintenance and operation expenses; provide - CA Introduced
- HR 838 O'Connor; Daniel; service in redistricting and celebrating his birthday; commend Introduced
- HR 415 Delta Air Lines; centennial anniversary; recognize Introduced
- HB 1598 Laurens County; school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption Signed
- HB 910 Georgia Lottery Game of Sports Betting Act; enact Introduced
- HB 805 Dublin, City of; school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption Signed
- HB 803 Dublin, City of; school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption Signed
- HR 28 Burns, Speaker Jon and Mrs. Dayle; celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary; recognize Introduced
- HB 74 Dexter, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption Introduced
- HB 73 East Dublin, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption Introduced
- HB 7 Laurens County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption Introduced
- HB 5 Cadwell, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption Introduced
Historical 445 bills
- HB 970 Income tax; credits for the rehabilitation of historic structures; revise procedures, conditions, and limitations Died
- HB 701 Education; equalized adjusted school property tax digest for purposes of calculating local five mill share; exclude freeport property Failed
- HB 757 Elections; determination of qualifying periods for special elections; provide Failed
- HR 592 House Study Committee on Health Care Reimbursement; create Died
- HR 448 Joint Study Committee on the Safe Staffing of Nurses in Georgia; create Failed
- 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 410 Motor vehicles; use of bar shaped lighting devices to be illuminated under certain conditions; allow Died
- HB 451 Income tax credit; rehabilitation of historic structures; revise procedures, conditions, and limitations Died
- HR 588 Public Health, Department of; review maternal deaths and develop strategies for the prevention of maternal deaths; urge Died
- HB 891 Sales and use tax; mission to advance arts in this state shall not be required to be an organization's primary mission in order to obtain exemption for certain sales of tickets, fees, or charges; provide Died
- HB 1024 Health; freestanding emergency departments under the certificate of need program; provide Died
- HB 996 Georgia Cosmetic Laser Services Act; revise a definition Died
- HB 919 Revenue and taxation; deduction from Georgia taxable income for casualty losses of timber in an amount based on the diminution of value; provide Died
- HR 305 House Study Committee on Special License Plates; create Died
- HB 991 Healthcare Transparency and Accountability Act; enact Signed
- HB 979 Ad valorem tax; contracts with the county tax commissioner; modify provisions Died
- HB 808 Alternative ad valorem tax; motor vehicles; revise a definition Signed
- HB 859 Motor vehicles; tinting of windows or windshields; provide maximum monetary penalty Died
- HR 1042 Shepherd, James Harold, Jr.; cofounder and chairman of the Board of Directors of the Shepherd Center; condolences Died
- HR 976 Roussel, Hudson Paul; commend Died
- HR 1009 Isakson, Johnny; United States Senator; commend Died
- HR 1014 Dyslexia Day at the state capitol; February 11, 2020; urging schools, local educational agencies, and the state educational agency to address the profound educational impact of dyslexia; recognize Died
- HR 899 Georgia Beekeepers Association; occasion of its 100th anniversary; 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
Co-sponsored
70 billsCurrent session 70 bills
- HR 1988 Chronic federal deficit spending as a root cause of inflation and long-term economic instability; recognize Introduced
- HR 1843 Smith, Representative Lynn; commend Introduced
- HR 1839 Atlanta Gas Light; 170th anniversary; recognize Introduced
- HR 1752 Honorable Terry England Intersection; Barrow County; dedicate Introduced
- HR 1612 Boy Scouts of America in Georgia; Scouts Day at the Capitol; 03/09/26; recognize Introduced
- HR 1445 Georgia Building Authority team; continued historical preservation of the Georgia State Capitol; urge Passed
- HR 1383 Georgia General Aviation Airports; an industry association for general aviation airports in the State of Georgia and its corporate affiliates; commend Introduced
- HR 1300 Representative Penny Houston Roundabout; Cook County; dedicate Signed
- HR 1282 Georgia Building Authority team; excellence in the restoration of the Georgia State Capitol; commend Introduced
- HR 1235 Georgia Community Service Boards; Community Service Boards' Day at the state capitol; February 5, 2026; recognize Introduced
- HR 1186 Jones, Andruw; induction to the National Baseball Hall of Fame; commend Introduced
- HR 1120 YKK AP America, Inc.; significant contributions to economic development, manufacturing innovation, and community partnerships in Middle Georgia; commend Introduced
- HR 1114 Homeowner's Incentive Adjustment clause; remove cap on benefits - CA Introduced
- HR 999 Georgia citizens, cities, and counties; remember and honor the sacredness of America's 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026; urge Passed
- HR 933 Atlanta Drive GC; winning the inaugural TGL Championship; commend Introduced
- HR 847 House Study Committee on Evaluating Funding for Public Health; create Passed
- HR 611 House Study Committee on Abandoned Child Placement Following Hospital Discharge; create Passed
- HR 408 Georgia's aerospace and defense industry; Georgia Aerospace Day at the state capitol; February 26, 2025; recognize Introduced
- HR 338 Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports; an industry association for general aviation airports in the State of Georgia and its corporate affiliates; commend Introduced
- HR 322 Boy Scouts of America in Georgia; Scouts Day at the Capitol; 02/26/25; recognize Introduced
- HR 278 Mazzone, Leo; induction into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame; commend Introduced
- HR 210 Georgia Forestry Commission; serving the State of Georgia as an emergency response agency; commend Introduced
- HR 65 University of Georgia 4-H Program; Kingston Ryals, Melanie Biersmith, and the 2024-2025 4-H Leadership Teams; 4-H Day at the state capitol; 02/25/25; recognize Introduced
- HR 29 General Assembly; appropriation of funds received from certain legal judgments or settlements; provide - CA Introduced
- HR 22 Atlanta Football Host Committee; hosting the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship; commend Introduced
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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HB 3
Rentz, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #10 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 22, 2026 |
|
HB 54
Bacon County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #10 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 22, 2026 |
|
HB 50
White, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #9 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 22, 2026 |
|
HB 26
Ben Hill County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #9 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 22, 2026 |
|
HB 72
Patterson, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #8 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 22, 2026 |
|
HB 62
Cochran, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #5 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2026 |
|
HB 26
Ben Hill County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #5 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2026 |
|
HB 53
Monroe, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #10 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 22, 2026 |
|
HB 35
Webster County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #10 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 22, 2026 |
|
HB 20
Madison, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #5 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2026 |
|
HB 31
Damascus, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #5 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2026 |
|
HB 40
Fort Oglethorpe, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #9 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 22, 2026 |
|
HB 25
Stephens County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #5 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2026 |
|
HB 10
Worth County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #9 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 22, 2026 |
|
HB 20
Madison, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #9 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 22, 2026 |
|
HB 76
Taylor County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #13 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 23, 2026 |
|
HB 70
Toombs County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #16 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 23, 2026 |
|
SB 3
Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee; establish
House Vote #19 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 23, 2026 |
|
HB 72
Patterson, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #16 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 23, 2026 |
|
HB 68
Lyons, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #17 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 23, 2026 |
|
HB 83
Forsyth County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #15 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 23, 2026 |
|
HR 3
General Assembly; motor fuel and diesel fuel taxes; ratify Governor Brian P. Kemp's Executive Order
Senate Vote #24 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 23, 2026 |
|
HB 73
East Dublin, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #17 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 23, 2026 |
|
HB 78
Tifton, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #14 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 23, 2026 |
|
HB 74
Dexter, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #16 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 23, 2026 |
|
HB 72
Patterson, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #17 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 23, 2026 |
|
HB 83
Forsyth County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #13 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 23, 2026 |
|
HB 80
Fayette County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #15 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 23, 2026 |
|
SB 3
Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee; establish
House Vote #18 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 23, 2026 |
|
HB 82
Telfair County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #13 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 23, 2026 |
|
SB 3
Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee; establish
Senate Vote #28 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 23, 2026 |
|
SB 3
Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee; establish
Senate Vote #27 - 2026 Special Session |
Nay | fail | June 23, 2026 |
|
HB 80
Fayette County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #13 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 23, 2026 |
|
SB 5
City of Toccoa; ad valorem taxes; homestead property determined annually for the special district based upon the proceeds of a new Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST); provide homestead exemption
Senate Vote #25 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 23, 2026 |
|
HB 74
Dexter, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #17 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 23, 2026 |
|
HB 80
Fayette County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #14 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 23, 2026 |
|
HB 82
Telfair County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #14 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 23, 2026 |
|
HB 77
Butler, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #14 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 23, 2026 |
|
HB 78
Tifton, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #15 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 23, 2026 |
|
HB 75
Lanier County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #13 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 23, 2026 |
|
HB 71
Blackshear, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #17 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 23, 2026 |
|
HB 79
Tift County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #13 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 23, 2026 |
|
HB 81
Santa Claus, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #14 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 23, 2026 |
|
HB 77
Butler, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #13 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 23, 2026 |
|
HB 79
Tift County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #15 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 23, 2026 |
|
HB 70
Toombs County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #17 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 23, 2026 |
|
HB 75
Lanier County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #14 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 23, 2026 |
|
HB 71
Blackshear, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #16 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 23, 2026 |
|
HB 81
Santa Claus, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #15 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 23, 2026 |
|
HB 68
Lyons, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
House Vote #16 - 2026 Special Session |
Yea | pass | June 23, 2026 |
Career history 2 past roles
- Lower chamber District 155 Republican
- Lower chamber District 155 Republican