Sheikh Rahman
Born
1960
Contact
Email · sheikh.rahman@senate.ga.gov
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14
Bills sponsored
this session · 555 all-time
211
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 211 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
3321
Recorded votes
91%
Vote participation
voted in 91% of 3321 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
unknown session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
97.8%
based on 1208 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
2.2%
based on 1208 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
88.3%
based on 1208 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
555 billsCurrent session 14 bills
- SR 1096 Bangladeshi Americans in Georgia; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1095 Scattering Resources, Inc.; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1094 Atlanta Fire Cricket Club; commend Introduced
- SR 1022 2026 Walk for Peace; honor Introduced
- SR 834 Bangladeshi Peacekeepers in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations; recognize Passed
- SR 703 Phommasan, Phra Ajarn Maha Dam; recognize Introduced
- SR 551 Country of Bangladesh; recognize Introduced
- SR 472 Aligarh Alumni Association of Atlanta (AAAA); recognize Introduced
- SR 471 Arab American Heritage Month; recognize April 2025 Introduced
- SR 346 Dr. Indran B. Indrakrishnan Day; recognize March 10, 2025 Introduced
- SR 319 Muslim American Heritage Month; recognize July 2025 Introduced
- SR 318 Ramadan; recognize the Islamic holy month Introduced
- SB 580 Property; the minimum amount required for a foreclosure on a lien on a property under the "Georgia Condominium Act" and the "Georgia Property Owners' Association Act"; increase Introduced
- SB 559 "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975"; any person from facilitating noncompete agreements between residential rental property owners or managers, including by use of algorithmic coordinating functions; prohibit Introduced
Historical 541 bills
- SR 636 China Day; recognize February 3, 2020 Died
- SR 108 Stand4Forests Platform; State of Georgia's endorsement; encourage Died
- SB 233 Employment Security Benefit; minimum and maximum weekly benefits amounts; increase Died
- SB 107 State Flag, Seal and Other Symbols; placement of monument in honor of the Honorable Zell Bryan Miller upon capitol grounds of state capitol building; provide Died
- SB 199 Education; testing of drinking water in child care learning centers and schools for lead contamination; require Died
- SR 377 Muslim Advocacy Day participants; commend Died
- SB 51 State and Other Flags; local governments may relocate, remove, conceal, obscure, or alter certain monuments; provide Died
- SB 4 Legislative Services; private lactation room open to the public in the Capitol Building or the Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building; provide Died
- SR 940 Charlotte Nash Intersection; Gwinnett County; dedicate Died
- SB 81 General Assembly Members; compensation and method by which such compensation is calculated; change Died
- SB 10 Controlled Substances; possession of certain quantities of marijuana constitute a misdemeanor; provide Died
- SB 46 Minimum Wage Law; certain provisions; revise Died
- SB 193 Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; power and duty to establish basic and in-service training courses; post-traumatic stress disorder; provide Died
- SB 209 Individual Schools and School Systems; star rating for financial efficiency; eliminate Died
- SB 27 Employment Security; change definition of 'unemployed'; eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits for furloughed federal workers; provide Died
- SB 85 Early Care and Learning; scholarship program subject to appropriations by the General Assembly; establish Died
- SB 283 State Holidays; number of holidays; revise Died
- SB 362 Livestock Running at Large or Straying; impounding animals and disposing of impounded animals; change the fees Signed
- SR 867 Massey, Abit; recognize Died
- SR 781 Anziano, Vinnie; commend Died
- SR 782 Higdon, Kessler; commend Died
- SR 783 Putman, David; commend Died
- SR 723 Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta; recognize Died
- SR 593 Georgia Federation of Democratic Women in Blue Day; recognize February 11, 2020 Died
- SR 682 Students of the Usher's New Look (UNL) Leadership Academy; recognize Died
Co-sponsored
211 billsCurrent session 211 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 1084 Nicholas House Inc.; recognize and commend; Dream Builders Event; honor on April 23, 2026 Introduced
- SR 1070 Touhy, Mrs. Angela W.; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1068 Tillman, Samuel L.; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1050 Vaughn, Lee; recognize Introduced
- SR 1045 Young, Andrea; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1035 Adelman, Nelson I.; condolences Introduced
- SR 1011 American Red Cross; commend; Red Cross Month; recognize March 2026 Introduced
- SR 1000 Jones, Speaker Pro Tempore Jan; recognize Introduced
- SR 998 2026 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides; commend Introduced
- SR 993 Drake, Laura Barrett; recognize Introduced
- SR 992 Wright, Rochelle; recognize Introduced
- SR 991 Grayson Day; recognize March 17, 2026 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 983 Harbison, Senator Ed; recognize Introduced
- SR 964 Headd, Reverend Avery; recognize 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 933 National Statuary Hall Collection Replacement Committee; create Introduced
- SR 928 Greenbrier High School Girls Flag Football Team; congratulate Introduced
- SR 915 Prabhu, Maya T.; recognize Introduced
- SR 914 United States Women's National Ice Hockey Team; 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
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 |
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 |
Not Voting | pass | March 28, 2024 |
Career history 2 past roles
- Upper chamber District 5 Democrat
- Upper chamber District 5 Democrat