Josh McLaurin
Born
1988
Contact
Email · josh.mclaurin@senate.ga.gov
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16
Bills sponsored
this session · 276 all-time
206
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 206 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
4035
Recorded votes
97%
Vote participation
voted in 97% of 4035 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
unknown session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
92.1%
based on 1296 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
7.9%
based on 1296 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
94.7%
based on 1296 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
276 billsCurrent session 16 bills
- SR 605 Pretti, Alex; condemn the killing of and protect the constitutional rights of peaceful assembly and right to keep and bear arms Introduced
- SR 483 Right to Register and Vote; conviction of a felony involving moral turpitude as an exception; remove - CA Introduced
- SR 404 Emory Healthcare Veterans Program; recognize Introduced
- SR 402 Juneteenth Federation; honor Introduced
- SR 66 Hemophilia of Georgia; recognize Introduced
- SR 65 Foderingham, Allison Adassa; condolences Introduced
- SR 64 Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week; recognize February 7 to 14, 2025 Introduced
- SB 541 Property; the placement of wheel restraints on trespassing motor vehicles; prohibit Introduced
- SB 397 Torts; remedies for deprivation of constitutional rights of state citizens by civil immigration enforcement officers; provide Introduced
- SB 396 Labor and Industrial Relations; retaliatory actions by certain employers against certain employees for disclosing potentially unlawful activities; prohibit Introduced
- SB 379 "Georgia Health Insurance Affordability and Consumer Protection Act"; enact Introduced
- SB 363 Electors; restrictions of voting rights for judicially incompetent persons; provide Introduced
- SB 227 Labor and Industrial Relations; protections for freelance workers; provide Introduced
- SB 174 Conduct of Proceedings in Criminal Trials; legislative intent; provide Introduced
- SB 173 Pleadings and Motions; movants to file notices of uncontested motions in superior courts and state courts; authorize Introduced
- SB 25 Pardons and Paroles; procedures when a person is denied parole after completing certain prerequisites; provide Introduced
Historical 260 bills
- HB 809 Crimes and offenses; sale of tobacco products and tobacco related objects to persons under 21 years of age; prohibit Died
- HR 587 House Study Committee on the Tax Credit for Postproduction Expenditures; create Died
- HB 415 Motor vehicles; issuance of identification cards to persons completing a term of incarceration; provide Died
- HB 568 Elections; judges of probate courts, chief magistrate judges and certain other magistrate judges; provide nonpartisan elections Died
- HB 1011 Natural Resources, Department of; Division of Historic Preservation; provisions Died
- HR 1037 Local government; services rendered outside of municipality but inside county; provide General Assembly with power to regulate and fix charges - CA Failed
- HB 951 Criminal procedure; no court shall impose a period of probation that exceeds 24 months; provide Died
- HB 1031 Save School Money Act; enact Died
- HB 878 Crimes and offenses; provide counties and municipalities greater control over misdemeanors related to possession of marijuana Died
- HB 750 Torts; statute providing for the right of action for seduction of daughter; repeal Died
- HB 749 Local government; protection of naturally occurring affordable housing and naturally occurring workforce housing in certain designated areas; provide Died
- HB 435 Georgia Red Flag Protective Order Act; enact Died
- HB 1129 Income tax; revise credit for qualified caregiving expenses Died
- HB 1141 Motor vehicles; exceptions to when a vehicle is to drive on the right side of the roadway; clarify what constitutes an obstruction Died
- HR 1195 Atlanta Jewish Film Festival; commend; 20th anniversary; recognize Died
- HR 1185 PFLAG Johns Creek; role in uniting families and supporting children throughout the metro Atlanta region; commend Died
- HB 230 Business corporations; provide for benefit corporations Signed
- HR 1402 Ibrahim, Chama; Noor Family Services Corporation; providing various services and supporting victims of domestic violence in the greater Atlanta region; commend Died
- HR 656 Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Day at the state capitol; April 14, 2019; recognize Died
- HR 657 Fletcher, Tiera; accomplishments as an outstanding woman in STEM; honor Died
- HR 590 House Study Committee on Georgia's Barriers to Access to Adequate Health Care; create Died
- SR 7 Adedeji Adeleke, David; recognize Died
- SR 11 Ida Lubin, Rose; condolences Died
- SR 8 Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas and the Nigerian Physicians Advocacy Group; commend Died
- SR 5 Carter, Rosalynn; condolences Died
Co-sponsored
206 billsCurrent session 206 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 1090 Sims, Senator Freddie Powell; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1089 Parent, Senator Elena; 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 1022 2026 Walk for Peace; honor 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 971 Roach, Anna; recognize Introduced
- SR 970 Colvin, Justice Verda M.; honor Introduced
- SR 969 Mauney, Karon; honor Introduced
- SR 967 Arnold, Claire Lewis "Yum"; honor 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 935 Hill, Ms. Sharon J.; congratulate Introduced
- SR 933 National Statuary Hall Collection Replacement Committee; create Introduced
- SR 915 Prabhu, Maya T.; recognize Introduced
- SR 914 United States Women's National Ice Hockey Team; recognize Introduced
- SR 890 Senate Study Committee on Protecting Free and Fair Markets in Georgia; create Passed
- SR 885 Orr, Jason; FunkJazz Kafé Arts & Music Festival; recognize and commend Introduced
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
Nay | 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Nay | 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 |
Not Voting | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 1241
Smyrna, City of; revise compensation of mayor and councilmembers
Senate Vote #880 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 1170
Public Health, Department of; require certain state government buildings, courthouses, and university buildings maintain and make accessible opioid antagonists
Senate Vote #850 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | fail | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 1504
Griffin-Spalding County Area Regional Airport Authority; create and establish
Senate Vote #823 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 218
Evidence; sexual assault hearsay for disabled adults and 17 year olds; provide
Senate Vote #825 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 429
"Small Business Protection Act of 2024"; enact
Senate Vote #847 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Nay | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 1253
Community Affairs, Department of; revise composition of governing council for regional commissions
Senate Vote #874 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Nay | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 970
Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) Scholarship; victims of human trafficking are eligible; provide
Senate Vote #829 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
Career history 2 past roles
- Upper chamber District 14 Democrat
- Upper chamber District 14 Democrat