Deborah Silcox
Contact
Email · deborah.silcox@house.ga.gov
District office
6300 Powers Ferry Road Suite 600, #177, Atlanta, GA 30339
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22
Bills sponsored
this session · 312 all-time
64
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 64 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
3776
Recorded votes
92%
Vote participation
voted in 92% of 3776 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
unknown session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99.4%
based on 1068 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.6%
based on 1068 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
93.2%
based on 1068 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
312 billsCurrent session 22 bills
- HR 1768 Gardner, George "Coach"; commend Introduced
- HR 1408 Atlanta Chamber Players; 50th anniversary; recognize Introduced
- HR 866 Holy Innocents' Episcopal School girls and boys basketball teams; winning the 2025 GHSA Class A-AAA Private State Championships; commend Introduced
- HR 601 Support for increased awareness of stomach cancer; recognize Introduced
- HR 50 International Holocaust Remembrance Day; January 27, 2025; recognize Introduced
- HB 1535 Sandy Springs, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for a referendum Signed
- HB 1363 Education; authorize public schools and postsecondary educational institutions to consider antisemitism in the same manner as discrimination based on religion Introduced
- HB 1337 Courts; retention and expenditure of passport application and processing fees by clerks of superior courts and probate court judges; provide Introduced
- HB 1308 Education; local and state charter schools have the right to lease, utilize, or buy unused facilities of a local board of education; provide Introduced
- HB 1284 Education; awarding of high school diplomas to high school students who are at the end of life; provide Signed
- HB 1137 MARTA; authority of local governing bodies to collect a 1 percent retail sales and use tax; extend sunset Introduced
- HB 955 Holidays and observances; April of each year as Georgia Native Plant Month; designate Introduced
- HB 943 Social services; establish a pilot program for autism spectrum disorder to children in foster care; provide Signed
- HB 904 Health; certificate of need requirements concerning life plan communities; revise an exemption Introduced
- HB 664 Property owners' associations; development and affirmative election; provisions Introduced
- HB 638 MARTA; prohibit stopping or parking of a motor vehicle other than a transit vehicle in a designated transit vehicle lane in the City of Atlanta Introduced
- HB 625 Fulton County; State Court; provide additional judge Signed
- HB 444 Holidays; April of each year as Georgia Native Plant Month; designate Introduced
- HB 363 Crimes and offenses; criminal trespass; include religious worship and observance or acknowledging the death of an individual Introduced
- HB 242 Crimes and offenses; disorderly or disruptive conduct at any funeral or memorial service; include religious worship and observance Introduced
- HB 232 Interstate Massage Compact Act; enact Introduced
- HB 145 State symbols; change state floral emblem to sweetbay magnolia Introduced
Historical 290 bills
- HB 1038 Ad valorem tax; new exception to the two-year assessment freeze; provide Died
- HB 1058 State government; state contracting certification that a boycott of Israel is not to be conducted by the other party; revise applicability Died
- HB 864 Excise tax; sale of vapor devices and consumable vapor products; provide Failed
- HB 677 Consumer Coverage and Protection for Out-of-Network Medical Care Act; enact Died
- HB 891 Sales and use tax; mission to advance arts in this state shall not be required to be an organization's primary mission in order to obtain exemption for certain sales of tickets, fees, or charges; provide Died
- HB 996 Georgia Cosmetic Laser Services Act; revise a definition Died
- HR 1409 Congress; repeal Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 or amend it to allow states to impose stricter requirements; urge Died
- HB 837 Local government; development authorities; provisions Died
- HB 256 Controlled substances; certain persons shall be allowed to possess such substances only while in usual course of business or employment; provide Died
- HB 928 Fair Business Practices Act of 1975; requirements for solicitations of services for filings required by the Secretary of State; provide Died
- HB 979 Ad valorem tax; contracts with the county tax commissioner; modify provisions Died
- HB 955 Crimes and offenses; simple battery against a person 65 years of age or older; repeal enhanced penalties Died
- HR 931 International Holocaust Remembrance Day; January 27, 2020; recognize Died
- HR 993 Addiction Recovery Awareness Day in Georgia; January 28, 2020; recognize Died
- HR 1056 Georgia Life Sciences Day at the state capitol; February 25, 2020; Georgia Bio; recognize Died
- HR 1042 Shepherd, James Harold, Jr.; cofounder and chairman of the Board of Directors of the Shepherd Center; condolences Died
- HR 1195 Atlanta Jewish Film Festival; commend; 20th anniversary; recognize Died
- HB 913 Domestic relations; protection of children; strengthen, clarify, and update provisions Died
- HR 1214 Junior League of Atlanta Day at the state capitol; February 25, 2020; recognize Died
- HB 1089 O.C.G.A.; amend various titles; streamline the process of litigation Died
- HB 1125 Lacee's Law; enact Signed
- HR 1416 Georgia and the Truist Atlanta Open; long and steady friendship; one of ten ATP World Tour professional tennis events in the United States; celebrating ten years of men's professional tennis in Atlanta; commend Died
- HR 965 Ripans, Allan Frank; condolences Died
- HB 865 Wills, trusts, and administration of estates; Revised Probate Code of 1998; revise and update provisions Signed
- HR 1399 Chamberlain, Kendall; receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend Died
Co-sponsored
64 billsCurrent session 64 bills
- HR 1951 House Study Committee on MARTA Governance, Financial Accountability, and Regional Transit Oversight; create Introduced
- HR 1893 House Study Committee on Modernizing the Discovery Process through the Use of New Technologies; create Introduced
- HR 1860 House Study Committee on Comprehensive Services and Long-term Outcomes for Individuals with Disabilities; create Introduced
- HR 1827 Thomas "Tommy's" Barber Shop; commend Introduced
- HR 1676 Yeshiva University Maccabees; commend Introduced
- HR 1582 House Study Committee on Veteran Teacher Compensation; create Introduced
- HR 1432 The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce; commend Introduced
- HR 1004 Bartlett, Claire Ann; condolences Introduced
- HR 878 The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline; commend Introduced
- HR 861 Redner, Trooper Chase Winston; condolences Introduced
- HR 834 Milton Lady Eagles lacrosse team; winning the 2024 GHSA 7A Girls Lacrosse State Championship; commend Introduced
- HR 833 Roswell Hornets boys lacrosse team; winning the 2024 GHSA 5A-6A Boys Lacrosse State Championship; commend Introduced
- HR 832 Fellowship Christian Lady Paladins varsity soccer team; winning the 2024 GHSA 2A Girls Soccer State Championship; commend Introduced
- HR 827 FCS Innovation Academy Splatoon 3 Team; winning the Spring 2024 GHSA Esports State Championship; commend Introduced
- HR 713 Healthcare providers; help promote 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline; urge Passed
- HR 695 Kelley, Councilwoman Dr. Melody; recipient of the 2025 Georgia Single Parent Fifth "Legacy Builders" Award; commend Introduced
- HR 582 Morelli, Maritza; receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; commend Introduced
- HR 430 Punjabi language; commend Introduced
- HR 397 House Study Committee on Healthcare Quality and Reporting; create Introduced
- HR 324 Student Leadership NORTH; commend Introduced
- HR 312 Greenwood, Collie; commend Introduced
- HR 288 No-Kill Awareness Day at the state capitol; April 30, 2025; recognize Introduced
- HR 252 Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), community service boards (CSBs), and first responders; commend Introduced
- HR 230 Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; March 2025; recognize Introduced
- HR 204 Hemophilia of Georgia; commend 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 |
Nay | 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 |
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 |
Yea | 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 |
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 |
Not Voting | 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 53 Republican
- Lower chamber District 53 Republican