Don Parsons
Born
1947
Contact
Email · don.parsons@house.ga.gov
District office
3167 Sycamore Lane, Marietta, GA 30066
770-977-4426
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10
Bills sponsored
this session · 209 all-time
39
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 39 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
5976
Recorded votes
94%
Vote participation
voted in 94% of 5976 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
unknown session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99.3%
based on 1118 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.7%
based on 1118 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
97.6%
based on 1118 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
209 billsCurrent session 10 bills
- HR 1874 Natural Gas Association of Georgia; 10th anniversary; recognize Introduced
- HR 1352 Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol; April 13, 2026; recognize Introduced
- HR 432 Georgia's lineworkers; Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol; April 14, 2025; recognize Introduced
- HR 78 Harrison, Venessa C.; retirement; commend Introduced
- HB 1443 Public Service Commission; allow designee of a member of the General Assembly to intervene in certain cases Introduced
- HB 1320 Public utilities; nuclear energy generation facilities in the integrated resource plan; provide Introduced
- HB 1301 Commerce and trade; clarify requirements for certain data reported by consumer reporting agencies Introduced
- HB 879 Motor vehicles; penalty for violations captured by school bus camera; provisions Introduced
- HB 346 Local government; prohibit municipalities and counties from using public, educational, and governmental programming (PEG) channels for political purposes Introduced
- HB 344 Motor vehicles; school bus cameras; revise penalty amount for violations captured by recorded images Introduced
Historical 199 bills
- HB 100 Public utilities and public transportation; electric membership corporations and their affiliates to provide broadband services; specifically authorize 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 1067 Income tax; electric vehicle chargers; revise tax credit Died
- HB 465 Georgia Water Customer Bill of Rights Act; enact Died
- HB 243 Public utilities and public transportation; limitations on fees that may be charged for installation of telephone facilities; provide Died
- HB 468 Cobb County; clerk of the State Court; provide nonpartisan elections Failed
- HB 1049 State government; facilitate sharing of information and reporting of cyber attacks; provisions Died
- HR 1430 House Study Committee on Demand-Side Management and Energy Use; create Died
- HB 972 Public utilities and public transportation; penalties for violations of pipeline safety standards and regulations prescribed and enforced by the Public Service Commission; provide Signed
- HR 392 Edge, William M. "Bill", Jr.; grand occasion of his retirement; commend Died
- HR 19 Couch, Ms. Nancy; commend Died
- HB 73 Public utilities; written disclosure statement with any agreement for sale or financing of distributed energy generation systems; provisions Died
- HR 909 Leftwich, William; commend Died
- HB 1013 Woodstock, City of; homestead exemption; provide residency requirement Signed
- HB 1402 Mableton, City of; deannex certain properties from corporate limits Died
- HB 1406 Public utilities; certain electric suppliers to provide certain information on customer billing notices; require Died
- HB 307 Public Service Commission; exclude provision of electricity to propel motor vehicles through electric vehicle charging equipment Died
- HB 340 Education; daily duty-free planning periods for teachers in grades six through twelve; provide Signed
- HB 406 Georgia Public Service Commission; regulation of the provision of certain electricity used as a motor fuel in electric vehicles; provide Died
- HR 115 Ms. Venya Gunjal and Mrs. Melanie Biersmith; University of Georgia 4-H Program; 2022-2023 Leadership Teams; 4-H Day at the state capitol; February 8, 2023; recognize Died
- HB 1272 Emergency telephone number 9-1-1 system; fees; clarify language Died
- HR 1122 Georgia's lineworkers; Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol; April 8, 2024; recognize Died
- HB 246 Property; prohibit China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia, their citizens, and companies owned or operated by them to acquire title or property in this state Died
- HR 296 Leatherwood, Bryce; winner of the twenty-second season of "The Voice" television series; commend Died
- HR 278 House Study Committee on Civics Education in Georgia; create Died
Co-sponsored
39 billsCurrent session 39 bills
- HR 1769 Curtin, Kevin F.; retirement; commend Introduced
- HR 1599 Georgia Symphony Orchestra; 75 years of exceptional artistry, 20 years of dedication to youth education through the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestras, and its ongoing commitment to innovation; recognize Introduced
- HR 1578 Doug Everett Memorial Highway; Worth County; dedicate Introduced
- HR 1527 House Study Committee on Georgia Department of Transportation Contracting; create Introduced
- HR 1372 John A. Williams Memorial Bridge; Cobb County; dedicate Introduced
- HR 1368 Pacifico, Deputy Anthony; commend Introduced
- HR 1367 Glass, Deputy Nicholas; commend Introduced
- HR 1298 Cara Jaden Atkins Memorial Interchange; Cherokee County; dedicate Introduced
- HR 1283 Verville, Dominique; Miss Cobb County 2026; commend Introduced
- HR 1278 Tidmore, Annabelle; Miss Cobb County's Teen 2026; commend Introduced
- HR 1197 Gas South; 20th anniversary; recognize Introduced
- HR 1137 Sonic Edge of Pebblebrook High School; winning the 2025 International Championship of High School A Cappella; commend Introduced
- HR 1055 Hembree, Representative Bill; honoring the life and memory; condolences Introduced
- HR 983 Green, Judge Reuben; condolences Introduced
- HR 937 Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre; 90th anniversary; recognize Introduced
- HR 877 Hembree, Bill; commend Introduced
- HR 658 David Allen Donley Memorial Parkway; Cherokee County; dedicate Introduced
- HR 590 House Study Committee on Telecommunications Services and Programs for the Hearing and Visually Impaired; create Introduced
- HR 429 House Study Committee on Funding for Next Generation 9-1-1; create Passed
- HR 407 MEAG Power; 50th anniversary; recognize Introduced
- HR 287 Brown, Ms. Patria; commend Introduced
- HR 227 Gavalis; Joseph; condolences Introduced
- HR 159 Schmidt, Tyler; commend Introduced
- HR 26 Brown, Captain Matthew T.; retirement; commend Introduced
- HB 1568 Woodstock, City of; change corporate limits Signed
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HR 1107
Economic Development, Department of; construct the emerging commercial space industry in Georgia; urge
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2018 |
|
HR 1036
State of Georgia; fund public awareness campaign in support of computer science education; urge
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2018 |
|
HR 1194
House Study Committee on Retrospective Emergency Room Policies; create
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2018 |
|
HR 1198
United States Congress; increase per diem rate for nursing care in state veteran homes to 75 percent of state private nursing rates; urge
ADOPT |
Not Voting | pass | March 27, 2018 |
|
HR 1430
United States Air Force; deploy F-35 fighter jets to military air bases in Georgia; encourage
ADOPT |
Not Voting | pass | March 27, 2018 |
|
HR 1698
House Rural Development Council; investigate ways to streamline and make equitable use of public rights of way; urge
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 27, 2018 |
|
HR 1160
House Study Committee on Risks Associated with Kratom; create
ADOPT |
Not Voting | pass | March 27, 2018 |
|
HR 1540
United States Congress; take immediate and significant action to invest in funding infrastructure construction, maintenance, and repair; request
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 27, 2018 |
|
HR 1397
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA); withdraw the Electronic Logging Device regulation on the agriculture industry; encourage
ADOPT |
Not Voting | pass | March 27, 2018 |
|
HR 1317
House Study Committee on Reforming Real Property Taxation; create
ADOPT |
Not Voting | pass | March 27, 2018 |
|
HR 1257
House Study Committee on the Workforce Shortage and Crisis in Home and Community Based Settings; create
ADOPT |
Not Voting | pass | March 27, 2018 |
|
HR 1612
Federal government; take extra measures to provide necessary health care and additional needs of our veterans and families affected by contaminated water at Camp Lejeune; urge
ADOPT |
Not Voting | pass | March 27, 2018 |
|
HR 1429
House Study Committee on County Governance; create
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 27, 2018 |
|
HR 1398
House Study Committee on Short-Term Rental Providers; create
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HB 1064
Fulton County; ad valorem tax; provide new homestead exemption
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HB 1068
Stonecrest, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HB 1067
Stonecrest, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HB 1069
Stonecrest, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HB 1063
South Fulton, City of; limit authority of mayor and city council over personal matters
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HR 913
House Study Committee on Incorporating Law Enforcement in the Pathway to Treatment and Social Services for Persons Having Challenges with Drug Use and Mental Health; create
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HB 1071
Stonecrest, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HB 1061
Tarrytown, Town of; provide new charter
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HB 1065
Jefferson, City of; creation of one or more community improvement districts; provide
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HB 1070
Stonecrest, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HR 1473
House Study Committee on Industrial Hemp Production; create
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HB 1072
Henry County; annual salary for coroner and deputy coroner; provide
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HB 1045
Putnam County; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for referendum
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1062
Douglas, City of; governing authority; stagger terms of members
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HR 1053
United States Congress; create a reliable stream of resources to address deferred maintenance needs in America's National Park System; urge
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1052
Whitfield County; board of commissioners; provide for election by district
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1060
Stonecrest, City of; provide new charter
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1054
Acworth, City of; adopt by reference a certain map
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1059
Murray County; abolish office of elected county surveyor; provide appointment of county surveyor
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1056
South Fulton, City of; ad valorem tax; provide new homestead exemption
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1041
McDonough, City of; revise corporate boundaries
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1043
Jesup, City of; board of commissioners; provide staggered terms
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1058
Miller County; Board of Education; revise districts for election of members
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1057
Pelham, City of; levy an excise tax
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HR 1374
House Study Committee on Professional Licensing Boards Operations and Funding; create
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1046
Fitzgerald, City of; levy an excise tax
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HR 1414
House Study Committee on School Security; create
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 19, 2018 |
|
HR 1470
President of the United States; relocate United States Embassy to Israel's capital of Jerusalem; urge
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 19, 2018 |
|
HR 1292
Georgia Alzheimer's and Related Dementia Advisory Council; study providing access to quality long-term care for individuals with Alzheimer's; urge
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 19, 2018 |
|
HR 1137
United States Congress; President of the United States; support members of the armed forces and repair mental and physical health; urge
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 19, 2018 |
|
HR 944
People's Republic of China; organ harvesting; express concern
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 19, 2018 |
|
HB 279
Insurance; discount for property owners who build a new property that better resists tornado, hurricane, or other catastrophic windstorm events; provide
House Vote #886 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2024 |
|
HB 1019
Revenue and taxation; statewide homestead exemption from certain ad valorem taxes; increase
House Vote #890 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2024 |
|
SB 195
"Freedom to Work Act"; enact
House Vote #885 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2024 |
|
HB 1049
Insurance Business Transfer Act; enact
House Vote #883 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2024 |
|
HR 854
Keith Jackson Memorial Intersection "Whoa Nellie"; Carroll County; dedicate
House Vote #889 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2024 |
Career history 2 past roles
- Lower chamber District 44 Republican
- Lower chamber District 44 Republican