Kay Kirkpatrick
Born
1954
Contact
Email · kay.kirkpatrick@senate.ga.gov
District office
2146 Roswell Road Suite 108895, Marietta, GA 30062
404-656-3932
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48
Bills sponsored
this session · 1,015 all-time
311
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 311 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
3474
Recorded votes
98%
Vote participation
voted in 98% of 3474 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
unknown session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
97.3%
based on 1323 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
2.7%
based on 1323 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
96.7%
based on 1323 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
1015 billsCurrent session 48 bills
- SR 963 Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; commend Introduced
- SR 916 Skin Cancer Awareness Day; recognize March 9, 2026 Introduced
- SR 840 Resurgens Roswell Surgery Center; recognize Introduced
- SR 837 Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Committee; urge to induct Dale Murphy into the National Baseball Hall of Fame; Dale Murphy Day; recognize February 26, 2026 Introduced
- SR 782 Hemophilia of Georgia; commend Introduced
- SR 781 Georgia Symphony Orchestra; recognize Introduced
- SR 728 Peterson, Mr. Erik L. Peterson and Mrs. Karen K.; celebrate Introduced
- SR 685 Georgia Aerospace and Defense Day; recognize February 3, 2026 Introduced
- SR 667 Baskett, McKenna Kiersten; recognize Introduced
- SR 665 Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day; recognize February 5, 2026 Introduced
- SR 658 Kennesaw State University Owls Football Team; congratulate Introduced
- SR 657 Gas South; recognize Introduced
- SR 635 International Holocaust Remembrance Day; honoring Introduced
- SR 623 Captain John Collins Chapter of the Georgia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution; recognize Introduced
- SR 622 Joint Study Committee on Evaluating Escalating Costs in Georgia's Foster Care System; create Passed
- SR 620 Leadership Cobb and the Leadership Cobb Class of 2026; commend Introduced
- SR 568 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's facility dogs and their Canines For Kids Program; recognize Introduced
- SR 567 State Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Day; express support for the designation Passed
- SR 495 Green, Judge Reuben; condolences Introduced
- SR 478 Georgia Pharmacy Association; congratulate Introduced
- SR 460 Veterans of Foreign Wars; recognize Introduced
- SR 427 Senate Study Committee on Intoxicating Cannabinoids in Consumable Hemp Products; create Passed
- SR 372 Stomach Cancer; increased awareness; express support Introduced
- SR 310 Senate Study Committee on Additional Services and Resources for Transition Age Youth in Foster Care; create Passed
- SR 230 Trauma Awareness Day; recognize February 26, 2025 Introduced
Historical 967 bills
- SB 309 'Georgia Municipal and Local Government Infrastructure Finance Authority Act'; comprehensive regulation of local government infrastructure financing; provide Died
- SB 382 Purebred Dog Day in Georgia; designate Died
- SB 415 Civil Practice and Litigation; several titles of the O.C.G.A.; amend and revise Died
- SB 19 Public Safety Officer Higher Education Fund; establish Died
- SB 390 Civil Practice and Litigation; several titles of the O.C.G.A.; amend and revise Died
- SR 173 Joint Georgia-North Carolina and Georgia-Tennessee Boundary Line Commission; create Died
- SB 30 Elections; State Election Board shall provide by rule or regulation for the electronic return of absentee ballots of Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act by fax or email; provide Died
- SB 113 Hospitals and Other Health Care Facilities; nursing homes and personal care homes; backup power sources in the event of power outage; require Died
- SR 867 Massey, Abit; recognize Died
- SB 341 Peace Officers; re-employment of retired peace officers and correctional officers during disasters and emergencies; provide Signed
- SB 134 Georgia Commission on the Holocaust; commission for administrative purposes; reassign Signed
- SR 546 Bailey, Ms. Dottie; commend; Mental Health Alert Wristband; local law enforcement agencies to purchase and freely distribute; encourage Died
- SB 340 Childhood Cancer Awareness Day; September 1 of each year; provide Signed
- SB 311 Health; patient brokering; prohibit; definitions; exceptions; penalties; provide Died
- SB 377 Inspections; number of required annual elevator inspections; reduce Signed
- SB 388 General Income Tax Provisions; certain actions relating to false or fraudulent material matter on returns, affidavits, claims, or documents; penalties; increase Died
- SB 423 "Max Gruver Act"; expanded definition of hazing; provide; enact Died
- SR 898 Smith, Beverly Evans; recognize Died
- SR 894 Georgia and the Truist Atlanta Open; long and steady friendship; recognize Died
- SR 628 Gay, PhD, R. Derril; recognize Died
- SR 612 Leadership Cobb Class of 2020; recognize Died
- SB 321 Physicians, Assistants; relating to the number a physician can authorize and supervise at any one time; provisions; revise Signed
- SB 405 Superior Courts of the Cobb Judicial Circuit; eleventh judge; provide Died
- SB 338 Animal Protection; annual license fees; provide Died
- SB 337 Invasion of Privacy; prohibition against the transmission of photography depicting nudity; include falsely created videographic or still images Signed
Co-sponsored
311 billsCurrent session 311 bills
- SR 1093 Robinson, Fire Chief Eddie; recognize Introduced
- SR 1070 Touhy, Mrs. Angela W.; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1063 Haney, Larry Wayne; condolences Introduced
- SR 1057 Glass, Deputy Nicolas; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1056 Pacifico, Deputy Anthony; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1050 Vaughn, Lee; recognize Introduced
- SR 1046 Haupert, John; commend Introduced
- SR 1034 West, Cyndi; honor Introduced
- SR 1030 Jones, Senator Emanuel; honor 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 987 Taylor, Elana Meyers; commend Introduced
- SR 983 Harbison, Senator Ed; recognize Introduced
- SR 978 Senate Study Committee on Higher Education Funding; create Passed
- SR 975 March of Dimes; commend; March of Dimes March for Change; recognize March 10, 2026 Introduced
- SR 968 Whitaker, Dr. Gyimah; recognize Introduced
- SR 950 Whitt, Pastor Dr. Brad; recognize Introduced
- SR 944 Dyer, Dr. Ryan; commend Introduced
- SR 942 Atlanta World Cup Host Committee; commend Introduced
- SR 940 Norton, Daniel; recognize Introduced
- SR 938 Cedartown High School Debate Team; recognize Introduced
- SR 931 Qcells Day; recognize March 10, 2026 Introduced
- SR 928 Greenbrier High School Girls Flag Football Team; congratulate Introduced
- SR 926 Brinson, Gene and Dovie; honor Introduced
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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SR 539
Richards, Jon; recognize
ADOPTION AS AMENDED |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
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 |
Yea | 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 32 Republican
- Upper chamber District 32 Republican