Jaha Howard
Contact
Email · jaha.howard@senate.ga.gov
District office
4450 S. Cobb Drive, Smyrna, GA 30080
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13
Bills sponsored
this session · 13 all-time
186
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 186 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 0 all-time
711
Recorded votes
94%
Vote participation
voted in 94% of 711 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
unknown session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
90.4%
based on 667 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
9.6%
based on 667 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
93.8%
based on 667 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
13 billsCurrent session 13 bills
- SR 1083 Humphries, Zachary; commend Introduced
- SR 1082 Thomas, Marcayla; commend Introduced
- SR 937 U.S. Department of Homeland Security and United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement; refrain from immigration enforcement activity in the immediate vicinity of polling places and locations; urge Introduced
- SR 922 Campbell High School Boys Soccer Team; congratulate Introduced
- SR 913 Howard, Debra; commend Introduced
- SR 910 Abernathy Sr., Rev. Dr. Ralph David; condolences Introduced
- SR 784 Omicron Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; congratulate Introduced
- SR 687 Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic Month; recognize the month of August 2026 Introduced
- SB 549 Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies; covered governmental entities from providing funding or resources in support of the operation of immigration detention centers; prohibit Introduced
- SB 517 Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies; use of immigration detention centers in this state for two years; prohibit Introduced
- SB 516 Elections and Primaries; Secretary of State to establish a grant program to assist counties with offsetting half of the cost associated with special elections; provide Introduced
- SB 464 Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies; federal immigration authorities from utilizing certain technologies to identify individuals for certain purposes; prohibit Introduced
- SB 436 Counties, Municipal Corporations; local governments and political subdivisions from entering into nondisclosure agreements regarding electricity usage or water usage of any entity; prohibit Introduced
Co-sponsored
186 billsCurrent session 186 bills
- SR 1096 Bangladeshi Americans in Georgia; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1095 Scattering Resources, Inc.; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1092 Harbison, Senator Ed; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1091 Wright Jr., Daniel Waldon; condolences Introduced
- SR 1090 Sims, Senator Freddie Powell; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1089 Parent, Senator Elena; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1084 Nicholas House Inc.; recognize and commend; Dream Builders Event; honor on April 23, 2026 Introduced
- SR 1079 Goodie Mob; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1077 Peterson, Samuel C.; condolences Introduced
- SR 1060 Salem Bible Church; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1046 Haupert, John; commend Introduced
- SR 1045 Young, Andrea; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1034 West, Cyndi; honor Introduced
- SR 1030 Jones, Senator Emanuel; honor Introduced
- SR 1028 Georgia Chapter of the National Women in Agriculture Association; commend Introduced
- SR 1027 Gilliard, Representative Carl Wayne Scott; recognize Introduced
- SR 1022 2026 Walk for Peace; honor Introduced
- SR 1019 Wilder, Jr., John Wesley; condolences Introduced
- SR 1018 Daniels Jr., Mayor Jimmy; commend Introduced
- SR 1017 Week of the Young Child; recognize April 11-17, 2026 Introduced
- SR 1005 Garrett, Mayor Patti; recognize Introduced
- SR 1000 Jones, Speaker Pro Tempore Jan; recognize Introduced
- SR 998 2026 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides; commend Introduced
- SR 989 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE); to reinstate and fully fund radiological and water quality protections for the Savannah River and surrounding communities; urge Introduced
- SR 988 U.S. Congress; to cancel the proposed plutonium pit plant at the U.S. Department of Energy's Savannah River Site; urge Introduced
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
SR 978
Senate Study Committee on Higher Education Funding; create
CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SENATE STUDY COMMITTEES |
Yea | pass | March 31, 2026 |
|
SR 952
Senate Rosenwald Schools Study Committee; create
CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SENATE STUDY COMMITTEES |
Yea | pass | March 31, 2026 |
|
SR 927
Senate Pharmacy Benefits Managers and Consumer Access to Prescription Medications Study Committee; create
CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SENATE STUDY COMMITTEES |
Yea | pass | March 31, 2026 |
|
SR 925
Senate Study Committee on a Museum of African American History and Culture of Georgia; create
CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SENATE STUDY COMMITTEES |
Yea | pass | March 31, 2026 |
|
SR 890
Senate Study Committee on Protecting Free and Fair Markets in Georgia; create
CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SENATE STUDY COMMITTEES |
Yea | pass | March 31, 2026 |
|
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
MOTION TO TABLE REMAINING LEGISLATION ON THE RULES CALENDAR |
Nay | pass | March 31, 2026 |
|
SR 875
State-Wide Grand Juries; jurisdiction, powers, and duties; provide -CA
ADOPTION OF CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT |
Nay | pass | March 06, 2026 |
|
SR 875
State-Wide Grand Juries; jurisdiction, powers, and duties; provide -CA
MOTION TO REMOVE FROM THE TABLE |
Nay | pass | March 06, 2026 |
|
SR 838
"State Assurance of Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Amendment" -CA
ADOPTION OF CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT |
Nay | pass | March 06, 2026 |
|
SR 838
"State Assurance of Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Amendment" -CA
MOTION TO ENGROSS: SB 423, SB 515, SB 566, SB 568, SB 573, SR 838 |
Nay | pass | March 06, 2026 |
|
SR 834
Bangladeshi Peacekeepers in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations; recognize
ADOPTION |
Yea | pass | March 25, 2026 |
|
SR 800
Joint Study Committee on the Generational Sustainability of Family Farms; create
ADOPTION |
Yea | pass | March 03, 2026 |
|
SR 789
Senate Study Committee on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence; create
CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SENATE STUDY COMMITTEES |
Yea | pass | March 31, 2026 |
|
SR 771
Senate Study Committee on Adoption and Permanency Affordability; create
ADOPTION |
Yea | pass | March 10, 2026 |
|
SR 744
Stilettos on Steel Day; recognize May 2, 2026
CONSENT CALENDAR EXPRESSING THE WILL OF THE SENATE |
Yea | pass | February 24, 2026 |
|
SR 698
Mirzakulova, Dr. Ekaterina; recognize
ADOPTION |
Yea | pass | March 16, 2026 |
|
SR 697
Colbert, Jason; recognize
ADOPTION |
Yea | pass | March 16, 2026 |
|
SR 684
American Heart Month; recognize February 2026
CONSENT CALENDAR EXPRESSING THE WILL OF THE SENATE |
Yea | pass | February 24, 2026 |
|
SR 668
General Assembly; the assessment of property taxes on property; electronic equipment primarily used to process, store, or transmit digital information and data; authorize
ADOPTION BY SUBSTITUTE |
Nay | pass | March 06, 2026 |
|
SR 668
General Assembly; the assessment of property taxes on property; electronic equipment primarily used to process, store, or transmit digital information and data; authorize
MOTION TO REMOVE FROM THE TABLE |
Nay | pass | March 06, 2026 |
|
SR 668
General Assembly; the assessment of property taxes on property; electronic equipment primarily used to process, store, or transmit digital information and data; authorize
MOTION TO ENGROSS: SB 306, SB 465, SB 498, SR 668 |
Nay | pass | March 04, 2026 |
|
SR 624
Officer Drew Haynes Brown Memorial Intersection; Cobb County; dedicate
AGREE TO HOUSE SUBSTITUTE |
Yea | pass | April 03, 2026 |
|
SR 624
Officer Drew Haynes Brown Memorial Intersection; Cobb County; dedicate
ADOPTION BY SUBSTITUTE |
Yea | pass | March 04, 2026 |
|
SR 624
Officer Drew Haynes Brown Memorial Intersection; Cobb County; dedicate
MOTION TO SUSPEND SENATE RULE 7-1-6(b) |
Yea | pass | March 04, 2026 |
|
SR 622
Joint Study Committee on Evaluating Escalating Costs in Georgia's Foster Care System; create
ADOPTION |
Yea | pass | February 06, 2026 |
|
SR 610
Senate Study Committee on Improving and Increasing Recycling; create
CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SENATE STUDY COMMITTEES |
Yea | pass | March 31, 2026 |
|
SR 567
State Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Day; express support for the designation
CONSENT CALENDAR EXPRESSING THE WILL OF THE SENATE |
Yea | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
SR 563
Georgia Secretary of State; request of the United States Department of Justice to securely produce Georgia's voter registration list; urge
ADOPTION |
Nay | pass | February 02, 2026 |
|
SR 563
Georgia Secretary of State; request of the United States Department of Justice to securely produce Georgia's voter registration list; urge
MOTION TO ENGROSS |
Nay | pass | February 02, 2026 |
|
SR 553
Senate Study Committee on Funding for Charter School Capital Improvements; create
CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SENATE STUDY COMMITTEES |
Yea | pass | March 31, 2026 |
|
SR 545
Senate Paid Student Teaching Study Committee; create
CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SENATE STUDY COMMITTEES |
Yea | pass | March 31, 2026 |
|
SR 533
Senate Study Committee on Enhancing Public Safety and Civic Health; create
CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SENATE STUDY COMMITTEES |
Yea | pass | March 31, 2026 |
|
SR 482
Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC); create a study committee; urge
CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SENATE STUDY COMMITTEES |
Yea | pass | March 31, 2026 |
|
SR 480
Georgia Forests; acute and ongoing threat to Georgia's forests posed by the southern pine beetle; recognize
CONSENT CALENDAR EXPRESSING THE WILL OF THE SENATE |
Yea | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
SR 432
Senate Higher Education in Prison Study Committee; create
CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SENATE STUDY COMMITTEES |
Yea | pass | March 31, 2026 |
|
SB 629
Town of Braswell; transfer of duties and obligations to Paulding and Polk counties; provide
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR |
Yea | pass | March 31, 2026 |
|
SB 628
Richmond County and City of Augusta; council-manager form of government; provide
MOTION TO TABLE REMAINING LEGISLATION ON THE RULES CALENDAR |
Nay | pass | March 31, 2026 |
|
SB 627
City of Dallas; ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes; provide a homestead exemption
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR |
Yea | pass | March 25, 2026 |
|
SB 625
City of Decatur Public Facilities Authority; a referendum for issuing revenue bonds for certain projects requested by the City Schools of Decatur; require
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR |
Yea | pass | March 20, 2026 |
|
SB 624
Public Facilities Authority of the City of Milledgeville and Baldwin County; references to the City of Milledgeville; remove
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR |
Yea | pass | March 20, 2026 |
|
SB 623
State Court of Clayton County; compensation of the solicitor-general of the state court; revise provisions
AGREE TO HOUSE SUBSTITUTE |
Yea | pass | April 02, 2026 |
|
SB 623
State Court of Clayton County; compensation of the solicitor-general of the state court; revise provisions
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR |
Yea | pass | March 20, 2026 |
|
SB 622
City of Tucker; annexation of certain territory into the boundaries of the city; provide
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR |
Yea | pass | March 20, 2026 |
|
SB 621
"Barrow County Public Facilities Authority Act"; enact
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR |
Yea | pass | March 19, 2026 |
|
SB 620
State Court of Barrow County; a full-time solicitor-general; provide
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR |
Yea | pass | March 19, 2026 |
|
SB 619
Board of Education of Hancock County; the description of the education districts; change
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR |
Yea | pass | March 18, 2026 |
|
SB 618
Municipal Court of the City of Decatur; the assessment and collection of a technology fee; authorize
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR |
Yea | pass | March 16, 2026 |
|
SB 616
Fulton County; written consent for the creation of community improvement districts; provide
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR |
Yea | pass | March 06, 2026 |
|
SB 614
City of Hampton; homestead exemption; ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes; provide
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR |
Yea | pass | March 06, 2026 |
|
SB 613
Superior Court of Clayton County; change the compensation of the sheriff
AGREE TO HOUSE SUBSTITUTE |
Yea | pass | April 02, 2026 |
Career history 2 past roles
- Upper chamber District 35 Democrat
- Upper chamber District 35 Democrat