Bill Hitchens
Born
1947
Contact
Email · bill.hitchens@house.ga.gov
District office
2440 Rincon-Stillwell Road, Rincon, GA 31326
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8
Bills sponsored
this session · 668 all-time
105
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 105 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
5976
Recorded votes
96%
Vote participation
voted in 96% of 5976 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
unknown session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99.5%
based on 1063 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.5%
based on 1063 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
92.8%
based on 1063 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
668 billsCurrent session 8 bills
- HR 849 Mapes, Trooper First Class; commend Introduced
- HR 822 Nelson, Sergeant Trey; recipient of the 2024 Officer of the Year award; commend Introduced
- HR 821 Bobo, Loretto; condolences Introduced
- HR 349 Georgia Military College; 145th anniversary; recognize Introduced
- HR 316 Effingham County Day at the capitol; 2/10/25; Effingham County Chamber of Commerce; recognize Introduced
- HB 1270 Criminal procedure; installation and use of mobile tracking devices by law enforcement; provide Introduced
- HB 714 Rincon, City of; designation of electors; revise provisions Signed
- HB 37 Effingham County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption Introduced
Historical 660 bills
- HB 232 Postsecondary education; dependent children of active duty military members shall be classified as in-state for purposes of tuition and fees by the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia; provide Died
- HB 400 Elections; certain driver's licenses and identification cards shall not be proper identification for presentation to a poll worker; provide Died
- HB 434 Education; campus policeman who is employed by a private educational institution of higher learning and who commits a tort while acting within the scope of official duties shall not be subject to lawsuit or liability; provide Died
- HB 338 Georgia State Firefighter Association and the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs; establish appointment procedures Failed
- HR 1215 Judge Willie J. Lovett, Jr., Juvenile Justice Center; City of Savannah; dedicate Died
- HB 75 Motor vehicles; clarify when the driver of a vehicle need not stop upon meeting or passing a school bus Died
- HB 7 Income tax; retirement income received as retirement benefits from military service shall not be taxed; provide Died
- HB 1031 Save School Money Act; enact Died
- HB 312 Ad valorem tax; discounts on state and local title fees charged on vehicles owned by disabled service members or surviving spouses; provide Died
- HB 1 Senator Eric Johnson Scholarship Act; enact Failed
- HB 1049 State government; facilitate sharing of information and reporting of cyber attacks; provisions Died
- HB 203 Income tax; Georgia Veterans Work Opportunity Tax Credit; provide Died
- HR 1216 Rappé Way; City of Savannah; rededicate Died
- HR 955 Tourism, Hospitality, and Arts Day at the state capitol; January 21, 2020; foster awareness and convey the value of these industries to our state; recognize Died
- HB 1053 The Promise Act; enact Died
- HR 1413 Miller, Ashia; commend Died
- HR 798 Robertson, Shalandra D.; exemplary work with crime victims; commend Died
- HB 33 Weapons carry license; extension of time for the renewal of a license for certain service members serving on active duty outside of the state; provide Signed
- HB 470 Law enforcement officers and agencies; analysis and collection of DNA for individuals charged with a felony offense but sentenced as a first offender or under conditional discharge; provide Signed
- HR 792 Victims of the C-130 plane crash near Savannah, Georgia; May 2, 2018; condolences Died
- HB 59 Education; military students enroll in public school based on official military orders prior to physically establishing residency; allow Signed
- HB 62 Margie's Law; enact Signed
- HB 186 Health; sale or lease of a hospital by a hospital authority; revise provisions Signed
- HB 25 Contracts; provide military service members civil relief concerning certain contractual obligations due to circumstances of active duty Signed
- HR 524 Effingham YMCA Christian Leadership Academy of the Effingham YMCA; commend Died
Co-sponsored
105 billsCurrent session 105 bills
- HR 1940 Buy Local Savannah; commitment to strengthening independent businesses and preserving the unique character and economic vitality of Savannah and Chatham County; commend Introduced
- HR 1886 F.H.P. Trooper Charles Eugene "Gene" Campbell Memorial Highway; Houston County; dedicate Introduced
- HR 1721 Baldino, Corporal Daniel; Corporal Dylan Warren; commend Introduced
- HR 1591 The Claxton Enterprise; commend Introduced
- HR 1581 Sidney R. Miles Memorial Highway; Tattnall County; dedicate Introduced
- HR 1545 Cole, Jesse and Emily; Banana Ball and Bananas Foster; commend Introduced
- HR 1436 Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol; February 26, 2026; commending law enforcement officers in Georgia; recognize Introduced
- HR 1427 Congress; pass Thiokol Memorial Gold Medical Act; urge Introduced
- HR 1267 Emergency Management Association of Georgia; Emergency Management Association Day at the state capitol; 02/26/26; recognize Introduced
- HR 1239 SkillsUSA Georgia; commend Introduced
- HR 1220 Brock, Otis J., Jr.; a life of love, service, and extraordinary accomplishments; commend Introduced
- HR 1181 Georgia State Society National Society Children of the American Revolution; celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United State of America; recognize Introduced
- HR 1169 The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce, the Effingham County Industrial Development Authority, and their partners in conjunction with Effingham Day at the Capitol; exceptional leadership, collaboration, and economic impact in Effingham County; recognize Introduced
- HR 1063 Henderson, Chief Gordon; honoring the life and dedicated service; condolences Introduced
- HR 988 The Savannah Tribune; commend Introduced
- HR 986 National Newspaper Publishers Association; commend Introduced
- HR 813 Trooper Jimmy Cenescar Memorial Bridge; Gwinnett County; dedicate Introduced
- HR 764 Savannah Feed the Hungry; commend Introduced
- HR 763 Savannah State University men's basketball team; winning the 2025 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Basketball Tournament Championship; commend Introduced
- HR 732 Woodbine Public Library Inc.; commend Introduced
- HR 672 Civil Air Patrol; service to the citizens of Georgia; commend Introduced
- HR 662 Perry, A'Cariyon Dwight; supporting further action to improve ice cream truck safety in Georgia; condolences Introduced
- HR 525 Crew, Community Supervision Officer John; Department of Community Supervision's 2024 Officer of the Year; commend Introduced
- HR 517 St. Patrick's Day Parade committee; Chairman Timothy P. Mahoney; Grand Marshall of the 2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade, James G. (Jay) Burke III; 2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade; Savannah, Georgia; commend Introduced
- HR 485 Combat Boots 2 Boardroom; dedication to empowering veterans; Combat Boots 2 Boardroom Day at the state capitol; March 11, 2025; recognize 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 |
Not Voting | pass | March 27, 2018 |
|
HR 1317
House Study Committee on Reforming Real Property Taxation; create
ADOPT |
Yea | 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 |
Not Voting | pass | March 19, 2018 |
|
HR 1470
President of the United States; relocate United States Embassy to Israel's capital of Jerusalem; urge
ADOPT |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 161 Republican
- Lower chamber District 161 Republican