Nikki Merritt
Born
1972
Contact
Email · nikki.merritt@senate.ga.gov
District office
1911 Grayson Highway Suite 8367, Grayson, GA 30017
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21
Bills sponsored
this session · 511 all-time
269
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 269 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
3014
Recorded votes
93%
Vote participation
voted in 93% of 3014 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
unknown session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
91.8%
based on 1257 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
8.2%
based on 1257 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
91.9%
based on 1257 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
511 billsCurrent session 21 bills
- SR 993 Drake, Laura Barrett; recognize Introduced
- SR 992 Wright, Rochelle; recognize Introduced
- SR 991 Grayson Day; recognize March 17, 2026 Introduced
- SR 964 Headd, Reverend Avery; recognize Introduced
- SR 905 Barclay, Andrea; congratulate Introduced
- SR 870 Brookwood High School Boys Swim Team; congratulate Introduced
- SR 357 Anderson, Alisa; congratulate Introduced
- SR 304 Brookwood High School Boys Swim and Dive Team; congratulate Introduced
- SR 303 Brookwood High School Girls Swim and Dive Team; congratulate Introduced
- SR 34 Grayson High School Football Team; congratulate Introduced
- SR 33 Brookwood High School Girls Swimming and Diving Team; congratulate Introduced
- SB 534 Georgia Baby Bond Savings Plan; provide for creation Introduced
- SB 529 "Justice For Epstein Survivors Act"; enact Introduced
- SB 455 Georgia Artificial Intelligence Commission; establishment Introduced
- SB 417 Public Officers and Employees; public employees to self-organize or to be represented by a labor organization and bargain collectively with the state; authorize Introduced
- SB 318 Contracts; certain agreements involving parallel pricing coordination as unenforceable contracts in general restraint of trade with respect to residential rental properties; prohibit Introduced
- SB 167 Commerce and Trade; private entities that employ certain AI systems to guard against discrimination caused by such systems; provide Introduced
- SB 166 Counties; ordinances for governing and policing unincorporated areas of counties; revise provisions Introduced
- SB 165 Minors; social media and internet safety; account termination upon the request of minors or their parents or guardians; provide Introduced
- SB 164 Trade Practices; surveillance based price discrimination and surveillance based wage discrimination; prohibit Introduced
- SB 92 "Georgia Red Flag Protective Order Act"; enact Introduced
Historical 490 bills
- SR 7 Adedeji Adeleke, David; recognize Died
- SR 8 Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas and the Nigerian Physicians Advocacy Group; commend 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
- SB 458 Libraries; board of regents to adopt the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights; require Died
- SR 717 Austin-Gatson, Patsy; recognize Died
- SR 549 Girl Scout Day; recognize February 6, 2024 Died
- SB 445 Department of Education; provide to parents and guardians of students entering the sixth grade information regarding recommended adolescent vaccinations in print and electronic form; require Died
- SR 678 Clean Energy; creation of thriving-wage green jobs, and an equitable clean energy transition; support state goal Died
- SR 673 Schmelz, Mrs. Mildred; recognize Died
- SB 387 Identification Cards; certain applicants who are either homeless or in the legal custody of the Division of Family and Children Services do not require signatures; provide Signed
- SR 537 Perimeter College at Georgia State University; recognize Died
- SR 688 Shorter, Ms. Jenita; recognize Died
- SB 441 Controlled Substances; notification requirements for prescribers prescribing opioids; revise Died
- SR 535 Administration of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.; publish without delay the Equal Rights Amendment; encourage Died
- SR 531 Smith, Mitchell; recognize Died
- SR 516 Moses, Edwin; honor Died
- SR 514 Ruby Freeman and Wandrea "Shaye" Moss; commend Died
- SR 520 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Day; recognize February 12, 2024 Died
- SR 672 Blake, Dr. M. Brian; recognize Died
- SR 674 1955 Cannon Street Y.M.C.A All-Stars; recognize Died
- SR 515 Keep Georgia Beautiful Day; recognize February 8, 2024 Died
- SB 548 "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975"; merchants from refusing to accept cash for purchases; prohibit Died
- SR 658 Minority Health Month; recognize April Died
Co-sponsored
269 billsCurrent session 269 bills
- 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 1069 Boger, Jennifer; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1054 Atlanta Botanical Garden; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1045 Young, Andrea; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1035 Adelman, Nelson I.; condolences Introduced
- SR 1022 2026 Walk for Peace; honor 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 984 James Warren Spires Day; recognize March 15, 2026 Introduced
- SR 974 Pace Day; recognize March 19, 2026 Introduced
- SR 966 Keith, Dr. A. Lois; honor Introduced
- SR 943 Georgia HBCU and Divine Nine Day; recognize Introduced
- SR 935 Hill, Ms. Sharon J.; congratulate Introduced
- SR 933 National Statuary Hall Collection Replacement Committee; create Introduced
- SR 929 Georgia Forestry Commission's Telfair/Wheeler County Unit and the Emanuel/Candler Unit; recognize Introduced
- SR 927 Senate Pharmacy Benefits Managers and Consumer Access to Prescription Medications Study Committee; create Passed
- SR 925 Senate Study Committee on a Museum of African American History and Culture of Georgia; create Passed
- SR 924 Black Maternal Health Statistics; recognize Introduced
- SR 923 State Restaurant Day; recognize March 10, 2026 Introduced
- SR 920 Hollis, Wanda D.; commend; I Am Enough Empowerment Day; recognize May 24, 2026 Introduced
- SR 915 Prabhu, Maya T.; recognize 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 |
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 |
Nay | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 9 Democrat
- Upper chamber District 9 Democrat