David Lucas
Born
1950
Contact
Email · david.lucas@senate.ga.gov
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13
Bills sponsored
this session · 761 all-time
188
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 188 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
4127
Recorded votes
85%
Vote participation
voted in 85% of 4127 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
unknown session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
94.8%
based on 1116 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
5.2%
based on 1116 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
81.6%
based on 1116 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
761 billsCurrent session 13 bills
- SR 974 Pace Day; recognize March 19, 2026 Introduced
- SR 358 Copeland, Alvin J.; recognize Introduced
- SR 332 Northeast High School Raiders Football Team; congratulate Introduced
- SR 279 Howard, Anita Reynolds; recognize Introduced
- SB 619 Board of Education of Hancock County; the description of the education districts; change Signed
- SB 380 Medical Assistance; authorization of appropriations for obtaining federal financial participation for medical assistance payments to providers of Medicaid expansion; provide Introduced
- SB 349 Hancock County; levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; authorize the governing authority Signed
- SB 348 Hancock County; Board of County Commissioners; description of the commissioner districts; change Signed
- SB 338 City of Macon, City of Payne City, and Bibb County; mayor and remove such limits for commissioners; increase the term limits Introduced
- SB 337 Macon Water Authority Act; electoral districts; change the description Introduced
- SB 118 State Accounting Office; any payroll system utilized by the state allows for credit union deductions; require Introduced
- SB 50 "PeachCare Plus Act of 2025"; enact Introduced
- SB 19 Brady Law Regulations; purchase or transfer of certain firearms; require a ten-day waiting period Introduced
Historical 748 bills
- SB 411 Electric Membership Corporations; comply with certain requirements in determining the rates for attachments to utility poles by communications service providers; require Died
- SB 78 Carrying and Possession of Firearms; training requirement for the issuance of a weapons carry license; provide Died
- SB 233 Employment Security Benefit; minimum and maximum weekly benefits amounts; increase Died
- SB 139 City of Macon, City of Payne City, and Bibb County; governing authority; rebrand Died
- SB 81 General Assembly Members; compensation and method by which such compensation is calculated; change Died
- SB 27 Employment Security; change definition of 'unemployed'; eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits for furloughed federal workers; provide Died
- SR 867 Massey, Abit; recognize Died
- SB 403 Lottery for Education; lottery game of sports wagering in this state; provide Died
- SR 772 Vivian, Cordy Tindell (C.T.); recognize Died
- SR 899 Senate Alcohol Franchise Law Study Committee; create Died
- SR 631 Robie, William Thomas; commend Died
- SR 709 Benham, Robert; Georgia Supreme Court Justice; recognize Died
- SB 102 "Unlocking the Promise Community Schools Act"; enact Died
- SR 174 Thomas, Dr. Donald R.; recognize Died
- SB 144 Taxes on Tobacco Products; issuance of special event tobacco permits; authorizing off-premise sales of certain tobacco products; provide Signed
- SB 257 Sheriff of Twiggs County; manner of fixing salary adjustments or allowance; change Signed
- SB 66 "Streamlining Wireless Facilities and Antennas Act" Signed
- SB 253 Judge of Probate Court of Twiggs County; authority to fix court employee compensation; provide Signed
- SR 478 Stanley, Sue Lue; commend Died
- SR 508 Smith, A. Michelle; recognize Died
- SR 501 Smiley, Mr. Rickey; recognize Died
- SR 11 Ida Lubin, Rose; condolences Died
- SR 5 Carter, Rosalynn; condolences Died
- SB 4 "Georgia Senate Redistricting Act of 2023"; enact Died
- SR 572 Atlanta Dream; recognizing February 7, 2024 Died
Co-sponsored
188 billsCurrent session 188 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 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 1050 Vaughn, Lee; recognize Introduced
- SR 1046 Haupert, John; commend Introduced
- SR 1035 Adelman, Nelson I.; condolences 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 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 1016 McCaskey, Dr. Xavier Marquis; condolences Introduced
- SR 999 Curtin, Kevin F.; 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 953 Black Legislative Leaders Network HBCU Caucus Legislative Summit; 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 |
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 |
Nay | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
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 |
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 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 514
Housing Regulation Transparency Act; enact
Senate Vote #867 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 26 Democrat
- Upper chamber District 26 Democrat