Ed Setzler
Born
1970
Contact
Email · ed.setzler@senate.ga.gov
District office
1555 Boxwood Trace, Acworth, GA 30102
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15
Bills sponsored
this session · 351 all-time
159
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 159 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
6034
Recorded votes
82%
Vote participation
voted in 82% of 6034 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
unknown session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
97.1%
based on 1200 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
2.9%
based on 1200 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
87.7%
based on 1200 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
351 billsCurrent session 15 bills
- SR 624 Officer Drew Haynes Brown Memorial Intersection; Cobb County; dedicate Signed
- SB 573 Primaries and Elections; the nonpartisan election for county officers and district attorneys in certain counties; provide Introduced
- SB 510 Board of Education of Cobb County; future elections for members of the board of education shall be nonpartisan; provide Introduced
- SB 492 State Court of Cobb County; additional assistant solicitor positions; provide Introduced
- SB 491 Cobb Judicial Circuit; assistant district attorneys; change the salaries Introduced
- SB 488 Torts; generative artificial intelligence systems shall constitute personal property for purposes of certain actions for product liability alleging injury to a minor; provide Introduced
- SB 484 Certificated Professional Personnel; pathway to certification by the Professional Standards Commission for experienced teachers; provide Introduced
- SB 405 Magistrate Court; the maximum amount of civil claims that can be tried in magistrate court; increase Introduced
- SB 404 Child Custody Proceedings; joint legal and physical custody as the default child custody arrangement; provide Introduced
- SB 97 Eavesdropping; limitations regarding the use of electronic monitoring devices; provide Introduced
- SB 87 Levy and Sale of Property; exemption of the full value of a debtor's primary residence from levy and sale; provide Introduced
- SB 51 State, County, and Municipal Road Systems; contracting procedures related to the acquisition of certain professional services by counties and municipalities; revise Introduced
- SB 36 "Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act"; enact Signed
- SB 15 Elections; provide by local legislation for nonpartisan elections for county governing authorities; authorize the General Assembly Introduced
- SB 14 Elections; the nonpartisan election of district attorneys and solicitors-general of state courts; authorize the General Assembly Introduced
Historical 336 bills
- HB 69 Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Program; qualifications; revise prior year school requirement Failed
- HR 408 Joint Innovation and Emerging Technologies Study Committee; create Died
- HB 505 Income tax credit; certain expenditures incurred by firearm manufacturers in the production of firearms in this state shall be eligible; provide Died
- HB 908 Education; local school systems to post required information, including relevant dates and deadlines, in a prominent location on its website; require Died
- HB 1074 Georgia Loves Our Adolescents Act of 2020; enact Died
- HR 1327 House Study Committee on Claims of Wrongfully Convicted Persons; create Died
- HB 1086 Civil practice; conclusion of criminal proceedings prior to civil forfeiture proceedings; require Died
- HB 958 The Maternity Supportive Housing Act; enact Died
- HR 494 American Heritage Girls (AHG); commend Died
- HR 748 Daniels, Rita; long career of education outreach; commend Died
- SR 11 Ida Lubin, Rose; condolences Died
- SR 5 Carter, Rosalynn; condolences Died
- SR 4 Nation of Israel and the Jewish People; express support Died
- SB 169 Public Schools; extension of hearing dates for student discipline tribunals; provide for limits Signed
- SB 555 Sales and Use Taxes; sales of clothing and school related supplies during the second week of August each year; exempt Died
- SB 180 "Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act"; enact Died
- SB 362 State Government; employee representation by a labor organization for employers to receive certain economic development incentives from the state; provide requirements Signed
- SR 536 Georgia Hearing Day; recognize February 20, 2024 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 534 Johnston, Vickie Renee; condolences Died
- SB 449 Certified Nursing Aid; certain military medical personnel from an examination requirement; exempt Signed
- SB 427 Commerce and Trade; disclosure requirements for advertisements for legal services and for drugs; provide Died
- SB 428 Torts; a cap on damages recoverable against foster parents in personal injury actions involving the use of a motor vehicle by a child; provide Died
- SB 491 Licensed Pharmacist; Georgia State Board of Pharmacy to increase the maximum ratio of pharmacists; authorize Died
- SB 365 Education; notification to parents and legal guardians of public school students of the right to receive email notification each time their child obtains school library materials; provide Died
Co-sponsored
159 billsCurrent session 159 bills
- SR 1050 Vaughn, Lee; recognize Introduced
- SR 1043 America 250 Day; recognize April 1, 2026 Introduced
- SR 1026 Georgia Highlands College Community Impact Day; recognize July 4, 2026 Introduced
- SR 1000 Jones, Speaker Pro Tempore Jan; recognize Introduced
- SR 998 2026 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides; commend Introduced
- SR 997 North Paulding High School Girls Basketball Team; recognize Introduced
- SR 987 Taylor, Elana Meyers; commend Introduced
- SR 963 Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; commend Introduced
- SR 950 Whitt, Pastor Dr. Brad; recognize Introduced
- SR 928 Greenbrier High School Girls Flag Football Team; congratulate Introduced
- SR 922 Campbell High School Boys Soccer Team; congratulate Introduced
- SR 914 United States Women's National Ice Hockey Team; recognize Introduced
- SR 888 Senate Parent Accountability for Student Success Study Committee; create Introduced
- SR 866 Atchely, Ruth; recognize Introduced
- SR 857 Oscher, Jon; condolences Introduced
- SR 849 Longgrear, Colonel (Ret.) Paul; honor Introduced
- SR 848 Georgia Purebred Dog Day; recognize May 1, 2026 Introduced
- SR 847 1980 and 2026 United States Olympic Men's Hockey Teams; recognize Introduced
- SR 844 FSGS Awareness Day; recognize June 9, 2026 Introduced
- SR 837 Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Committee; urge to induct Dale Murphy into the National Baseball Hall of Fame; Dale Murphy Day; recognize February 26, 2026 Introduced
- SR 834 Bangladeshi Peacekeepers in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations; recognize Passed
- SR 829 Nurses Day; recognize March 11, 2026 Introduced
- SR 826 Our Community Salutes; recognize Introduced
- SR 825 The Robert "Bob" Barr Community Band; recognize Introduced
- SR 824 68th Annual Southeast District Conference of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc.; recognize Introduced
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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Yea | pass | March 27, 2018 |
|
HR 1430
United States Air Force; deploy F-35 fighter jets to military air bases in Georgia; encourage
ADOPT |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Not Voting | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HB 1068
Stonecrest, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Local Calendar |
Not Voting | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HB 1067
Stonecrest, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Local Calendar |
Not Voting | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HB 1069
Stonecrest, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Local Calendar |
Not Voting | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HB 1063
South Fulton, City of; limit authority of mayor and city council over personal matters
Local Calendar |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HB 1061
Tarrytown, Town of; provide new charter
Local Calendar |
Not Voting | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HB 1065
Jefferson, City of; creation of one or more community improvement districts; provide
Local Calendar |
Not Voting | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HB 1070
Stonecrest, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Local Calendar |
Not Voting | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HR 1473
House Study Committee on Industrial Hemp Production; create
ADOPT |
Not Voting | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HB 1072
Henry County; annual salary for coroner and deputy coroner; provide
Local Calendar |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
|
SB 494
'Georgia Hemp Farming Act'; hemp products; regulate
Senate Vote #900 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | 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 |
Career history 2 past roles
- Upper chamber District 37 Republican
- Upper chamber District 37 Republican