Randy Robertson
Born
1962
Contact
Email · randy.robertson@senate.ga.gov
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37
Bills sponsored
this session · 854 all-time
330
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 330 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
3321
Recorded votes
95%
Vote participation
voted in 95% of 3321 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
unknown session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
97.9%
based on 1317 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
2.1%
based on 1317 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
96.3%
based on 1317 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
854 billsCurrent session 37 bills
- SR 882 Department of Community Affairs; to refrain from adopting the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code in order to protect housing affordability and maintain the current energy code framework of this state; urge Introduced
- SR 771 Senate Study Committee on Adoption and Permanency Affordability; create Passed
- SR 750 Georgia Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Day; recognize March 10, 2026 Introduced
- SR 739 Law Enforcement Appreciation Day; recognize February 26, 2026 Introduced
- SR 738 Kia Day; recognize February 11, 2026 Introduced
- SR 563 Georgia Secretary of State; request of the United States Department of Justice to securely produce Georgia's voter registration list; urge Passed
- SR 367 Polio Vaccination Campaign; 70th anniversary; commemorate Introduced
- SR 366 Law Enforcement Appreciation Day; recognize March 10, 2025 Introduced
- SR 311 Senate Study Committee on Recovery Residences; create Passed
- SR 43 Kia Day; recognize January 28, 2025 Introduced
- SB 565 Peace Officers; the definition of law enforcement unit and peace officer to include members of police forces of nonprofit private colleges and universities; revise Introduced
- SB 542 Sexual Offenses; clergy members to be charged with certain improper sexual contact offenses; permit Signed
- SB 539 Sales and Use Taxes; certain baby products and feminine hygiene products from taxation; exempt Introduced
- SB 528 Insurance; health benefit plans, policies, or contracts executed by the state to cover medically necessary orthotic devices and prosthetic devices and their materials and components; require Introduced
- SB 527 Sheriffs; candidates for the office of sheriff are certified peace officers at the time of qualifying as a candidate; require Introduced
- SB 526 Mental Health; the licensing and regulation of recovery residences; provide Introduced
- SB 525 Juvenile Code; recording of all proceedings under the juvenile code; require Introduced
- SB 501 Office of the Safety Fire Commissioner; update provisions Introduced
- SB 474 State Income Tax; overtime compensation from taxation; exclude Introduced
- SB 473 Motor Vehicles and Traffic; submission of proof of completion of certified DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs by certain applicants to obtain limited driving permits; require Introduced
- SB 430 Taxes; certain military museums qualify as destination marketing organizations and private sector nonprofit organizations; provide Signed
- SB 376 "Georgia Restaurant Franchise Relations Act"; enact Introduced
- SB 306 Bona Fide Conservation Use Property; impending expiration to be sent via certified mail; require notices Signed
- SB 298 Judgements and Rulings; certain appellate procedures regarding the denial of sovereign and any other immunity available to the state; provide Signed
- SB 297 Sales and Use Taxes; certain menstrual discharge collection devices; create an exemption Introduced
Historical 817 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 415 Civil Practice and Litigation; several titles of the O.C.G.A.; amend and revise Died
- SR 328 Senate Parking and Vehicle Immobilization Study Committee; create Died
- SB 357 Firearms; carry weapons in places of worship and in schools operated by such places of worship; revise the ability Died
- SB 226 Use of Safety Belts in Passenger Vehicles; all occupants of a passenger vehicle shall be restrained by a seat safety belt; provide Died
- SB 197 Property Tax Exemptions; all real property owned by certain purely public charities; single family homes; financed to individuals using no-interest loans; exempt Died
- SR 173 Joint Georgia-North Carolina and Georgia-Tennessee Boundary Line Commission; create Died
- SR 483 Senate Study Committee on Georgia County Boards of Elections and Registration; create Died
- SB 30 Elections; State Election Board shall provide by rule or regulation for the electronic return of absentee ballots of Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act by fax or email; provide Died
- SB 229 Courts; parental accountability court divisions to provide alternative adjudication to the traditional judicial system; create Died
- SB 27 Employment Security; change definition of 'unemployed'; eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits for furloughed federal workers; provide Died
- SB 174 Retirement and Pension Systems; definition of public employment related crime; revise Died
- SR 12 Sales Tax; educational purposes; expended for school security projects; provide -CA Died
- SB 113 Hospitals and Other Health Care Facilities; nursing homes and personal care homes; backup power sources in the event of power outage; require Died
- SB 318 Education; public forums at public institutions of higher education; provide Died
- SR 867 Massey, Abit; recognize Died
- SB 341 Peace Officers; re-employment of retired peace officers and correctional officers during disasters and emergencies; provide Signed
- SB 294 Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; invest in alternative investments; permit Signed
- SR 546 Bailey, Ms. Dottie; commend; Mental Health Alert Wristband; local law enforcement agencies to purchase and freely distribute; encourage Died
- SB 340 Childhood Cancer Awareness Day; September 1 of each year; provide Signed
- SB 311 Health; patient brokering; prohibit; definitions; exceptions; penalties; provide Died
- SB 377 Inspections; number of required annual elevator inspections; reduce Signed
- SB 344 Witness or Criminal Defendant; certain proceedings conducted by video conference; requirements; provide Died
- SB 388 General Income Tax Provisions; certain actions relating to false or fraudulent material matter on returns, affidavits, claims, or documents; penalties; increase Died
- SB 295 Courts and Revenue and Taxation; cost-of-living and general performance based increases; revise Signed
Co-sponsored
330 billsCurrent session 330 bills
- 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 1064 Willis, Coach Wesley; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1063 Haney, Larry Wayne; condolences Introduced
- SR 1062 Eck, Fallon Georgeanna; celebrate the birth Introduced
- SR 1053 Trump, President Donald J.; commend Introduced
- SR 1050 Vaughn, Lee; recognize Introduced
- SR 1043 America 250 Day; recognize April 1, 2026 Introduced
- SR 1029 Roadless Area Conservation Rule; recognize; United States Forest Service; commend Introduced
- SR 1004 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; recognize Introduced
- SR 1000 Jones, Speaker Pro Tempore Jan; recognize Introduced
- SR 998 2026 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides; commend Introduced
- SR 984 James Warren Spires Day; recognize March 15, 2026 Introduced
- SR 983 Harbison, Senator Ed; recognize Introduced
- SR 982 Teal, Celeste H.; commend Introduced
- SR 981 Harbison, Ladena P.; commend Introduced
- SR 978 Senate Study Committee on Higher Education Funding; create Passed
- SR 962 Golf Day; recognize March 19, 2026 Introduced
- SR 958 North Paulding Junior Wolfpack Cheer; commend Introduced
- SR 957 North Paulding High School Varsity Competition Cheerleading Team; recognize Introduced
- SR 951 BOMA Georgia Day; recognize February 3, 2026 Introduced
- SR 950 Whitt, Pastor Dr. Brad; recognize Introduced
- SR 944 Dyer, Dr. Ryan; commend Introduced
- SR 941 Georgia District Exchange Clubs; commend Introduced
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
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 #855 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | 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 |
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 |
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 |
Yea | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 3 past roles
- Upper chamber District 29 Republican
- Upper chamber District 29 Republican
- Upper chamber District 29 Republican