Donzella James
Born
1948
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85
Bills sponsored
this session · 1,448 all-time
297
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 297 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
4127
Recorded votes
81%
Vote participation
voted in 81% of 4127 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
unknown session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
98.7%
based on 1162 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
1.3%
based on 1162 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
84.9%
based on 1162 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
1448 billsCurrent session 85 bills
- 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 1028 Georgia Chapter of the National Women in Agriculture Association; commend Introduced
- SR 1027 Gilliard, Representative Carl Wayne Scott; recognize Introduced
- SR 987 Taylor, Elana Meyers; commend Introduced
- SR 946 Winston, Apostle Darryl L.; recognize Introduced
- SR 935 Hill, Ms. Sharon J.; congratulate Introduced
- SR 896 Miller, Craig; condolences Introduced
- SR 867 Possibilities Unlimited for Women, Inc.; recognize Introduced
- SR 795 South Fulton County Legislative Day; recognize March 4, 2026 Introduced
- SR 794 Douglas County Day; recognize February 24, 2026 Introduced
- SR 793 International Diaspora Day; recognize March 19, 2026 Introduced
- SR 792 Georgia Children & Youth Day; recognize March 18, 2026 Introduced
- SR 791 Morris Brown College Day; recognize March 16, 2026 Introduced
- SR 790 Matthews, Y. Dyan; recognize Introduced
- SR 789 Senate Study Committee on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence; create Passed
- SR 686 Davenport, Brenda Joyce; recognize Introduced
- SR 595 HOA, COA, and POA Day; recognize and celebrate Introduced
- SR 594 Bullock, Reverend Timothy H.; recognize Introduced
- SR 593 Alogbo, His Most Eminence, Prophet (Dr.) Emmanuel Adewale Abiodun; honoring Introduced
- SR 587 Rosa Parks Day; recognize February 4, 2026 Introduced
- SR 586 Thornton, Jr., Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Otha E.; honoring Introduced
- SR 585 Washington, Booker T.; honoring Introduced
Historical 1363 bills
- SB 305 Brady Law Regulations; individual registration and license for the purchase of assault weapons ammunition; require Died
- SB 353 Motor Vehicles; fee for the operation of alternative fueled vehicles and make conforming changes; remove Died
- SB 383 'Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired Act'; create; definitions; commission and the policy of this state; provide Died
- SR 432 Human Trafficking; transport in and around metro Atlanta; implement recognizable brand; resolve the issues Died
- SB 238 Gun Shop Security Act; enact Died
- SB 39 Disposition of Property Seized; law enforcement agencies the option to destroy or sell certain firearms; provide Died
- SB 63 Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies; standard by which state, county, and local law enforcement agencies authorize the engagement of vehicular pursuits; provide Died
- SB 51 State and Other Flags; local governments may relocate, remove, conceal, obscure, or alter certain monuments; provide Died
- SB 4 Legislative Services; private lactation room open to the public in the Capitol Building or the Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building; provide Died
- SB 350 Public Property; restrooms in state properties provide feminine hygiene products; require Died
- SB 494 City of South Fulton in Fulton County; ability of the city council to remove the mayor and city council members from office; eliminate Died
- SB 81 General Assembly Members; compensation and method by which such compensation is calculated; change Died
- SB 10 Controlled Substances; possession of certain quantities of marijuana constitute a misdemeanor; provide Died
- SB 46 Minimum Wage Law; certain provisions; revise Died
- SR 374 Reverend Marlon Harris and New Life Church; bridge; dedicate Died
- SB 27 Employment Security; change definition of 'unemployed'; eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits for furloughed federal workers; provide Died
- SB 283 State Holidays; number of holidays; revise Died
- SR 867 Massey, Abit; recognize Died
- SR 781 Anziano, Vinnie; commend Died
- SR 777 Greene, Pearline Booth; congratulate Died
- SR 782 Higdon, Kessler; commend Died
- SR 783 Putman, David; commend Died
- SR 787 R.L. Cousins High School and Hutcheson High School; commend Died
- SR 593 Georgia Federation of Democratic Women in Blue Day; recognize February 11, 2020 Died
- SR 608 Hardy, Willie Mae; condolences Died
Co-sponsored
297 billsCurrent session 297 bills
- SR 1098 Davenport, Helen Odessa Dixon; condolences Introduced
- 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 1068 Tillman, Samuel L.; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1067 Wilcox County High School Lady Patriots Basketball Team; congratulate Introduced
- SR 1066 Clay IV, Alexander Stephens "Steve"; condolences Introduced
- SR 1060 Salem Bible Church; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1050 Vaughn, Lee; recognize Introduced
- SR 1047 City of Hapeville; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1046 Haupert, John; commend Introduced
- SR 1045 Young, Andrea; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1037 Poole, Bessie W.; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1036 Finch, Deacon Willie David "Bill"; condolences Introduced
- SR 1035 Adelman, Nelson I.; condolences 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
- SR 986 Salem High School Band; recognize Introduced
- SR 983 Harbison, Senator Ed; recognize Introduced
- SR 977 Georgia Pre-K Week; recognize October 5-9, 2026 Introduced
- SR 972 Henderson-Baker, Mrs. Shakila; recognize Introduced
- SR 955 Robert Daniel Lockhart Memorial Intersection; Clayton County; dedicate Introduced
- SR 954 Ross, Frances Potter; recognize 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 1444
Clayton County; Board of Commissioners; provide code of ethics
Senate Vote #823 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 354
Cosmetologists and Barbers; persons performing certain limited responsibilities; exempt from licensure
Senate Vote #863 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Not Voting | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 514
Housing Regulation Transparency Act; enact
Senate Vote #867 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 1496
Oconee County; Board of Education; reconstitute
Senate Vote #823 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | 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 28 Democrat
- Upper chamber District 28 Democrat