Will Wade
Born
1978
Contact
Email · will.wade@house.ga.gov
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28
Bills sponsored
this session · 108 all-time
51
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 51 all-time
7
Enacted into law
this session · 31 all-time
3387
Recorded votes
94%
Vote participation
voted in 94% of 3387 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
unknown session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
97.9%
based on 1102 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
2.1%
based on 1102 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
96.2%
based on 1102 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
108 billsCurrent session 28 bills
- HR 1789 United States Department of Education; dissolve and restore educational authority to the states; express support Introduced
- HR 1666 John W. Ralston Memorial Intersection; Lumpkin County; dedicate Introduced
- HR 1664 General Wallace Intersection; Dawson County; dedicate Introduced
- HR 1459 Dale Murphy Day; February 26, 2026; recognize Introduced
- HR 1417 Dale Murphy Day; February 26, 2026; recognize; urge the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Committee to induct Dale Murphy into the National Baseball Hall of Fame Introduced
- HR 1299 United States Department of Education; dissolve and restore educational authority to the states; express support Introduced
- HR 1095 2026 Don Cargill STEM Scholar Award Recipients; commending the Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center; commend Introduced
- HR 878 The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline; commend Introduced
- HR 861 Redner, Trooper Chase Winston; condolences Introduced
- HR 713 Healthcare providers; help promote 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline; urge Passed
- HR 471 Historical significance of the 1911 Rand McNally map of Lumpkin County, Georgia; commend Introduced
- HR 468 Historical significance of the 1911 Rand McNally map of White County, Georgia; commend Introduced
- HR 466 Historical significance of the 1911 Rand McNally map of Dawson County, Georgia; commend Introduced
- HR 244 Future Business Leaders of America Week at the state capitol; 02/3-9/25; recognize Introduced
- HR 16 Edwards, William; commend Introduced
- HB 1505 Quality Basic Education Act; prescribed course of study in sex education and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention instruction is age appropriate and medically accurate; provide Introduced
- HB 1328 University of North Georgia military scholarships; authorize selection committee to select additional scholarship recipients Signed
- HB 1269 Quality Basic Education Act; content standards for digital literacy instruction; provide Introduced
- HB 1164 Education; require State Board of Education to appoint an audit committee Signed
- HB 1066 Nuisances; immunity from public and private nuisance claims; provide Introduced
- HB 1001 Income tax; reduce rate of tax Introduced
- HB 824 Dawson County; ad valorem tax; close new applications for certain homestead exemptions for senior citizens Signed
- HB 823 Dawson County; ad valorem tax; homestead exemption; revise definition of senior citizen Signed
- HB 699 Dawson County; board of elections and registration; provide staggered terms Signed
- HB 423 Emergency telephone number 9-1-1 system; Next Generation 9-1-1 systems and services; provide Signed
Historical 80 bills
- HR 3 General Assembly; motor fuel and diesel fuel taxes; ratify Governor Brian P. Kemp's Executive Orders Died
- HB 1015 Income tax; reduce rate of tax Signed
- HB 1423 Dawson County; ad valorem tax for educational purposes for certain senior citizens; provide homestead exemptions Signed
- HB 995 Education; administration of a nationally recognized multiple-aptitude battery assessment that predicts success in the military to certain public school students; require Signed
- HB 1114 Data Analysis for Tort Reform Act; enact Signed
- HB 1384 Education; number of accumulated sick leave days for teachers and other school personnel; increase from three to five Died
- HB 1422 Dawson County; ad valorem tax for county purposes for certain senior citizens; provide homestead exemption Signed
- HB 1076 Buildings and housing; provide circumstances under which a manufactured or mobile home shall become real property Died
- HB 1024 Revenue Shortfall Reserve; maximum percentage of net revenue; repeal limitation Died
- HB 1040 Mortgage lenders and brokers; prohibit unfair or deceptive practices in consumer transactions related to mortgage trigger leads Died
- HR 1271 Reach Out and Read Day at the state capitol; March 4, 2024; recognize Died
- HB 876 Banking and finance; update terminology; revise procedures; provisions Signed
- HR 912 Career and Technical Education Month; February 2024; Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day at the state capitol; February 22, 2024; recognize Died
- HR 474 Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Committee; induct former Atlanta Braves player Dale Murphy into the National Baseball Hall of Fame; urge Died
- HB 1218 Wills, trusts and administration of estates; notice to beneficiaries of a testate estate; provide Died
- HR 746 Quality Rated Week in Georgia; April 24-28, 2023; recognize Died
- HR 729 Jacobs, President Bonita; North Georgia College and State University; retirement; recognize Died
- HR 159 University of North Georgia; 150th anniversary; recognize Died
- HB 1194 State Board of Education; procedures for student transfers between local school systems; provide Died
- HB 87 Nontraditional Special Schools Act; enact Signed
- HB 147 Safe Schools Act; enact Signed
- HR 892 University of North Georgia women's softball team; winning the 2023 NCAA Championship; commend Died
- HB 1186 Education Coordinating Council; school and school system ratings; provisions Died
- HR 1073 Future Business Leaders of America Week in the State of Georgia; February 11-17, 2024; recognize Died
- HB 34 Income tax; purchases and acquisitions of qualified investment property for manufacturing and telecommunications facilities to include mining facilities; expand credit Died
Co-sponsored
51 billsCurrent session 51 bills
- HR 1969 America 250 Day at the state capitol; April 1, 2026; recognize Introduced
- HR 1948 State and local authorities; transfer operation of Georgia Capitol Museum from University System of Georgia to Georgia Building Authority; urge Introduced
- HR 1792 Georgia Department of Community Affairs; refrain from adopting the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code for residential construction; urge Introduced
- HR 1389 Day of Service; March 18, 2026; recognize Introduced
- HR 1136 Grant, Ms. Shantelle; occasion of her selection as the 2025 Georgia Public Library Employee of the Year; commend Introduced
- HR 1098 Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies; work in supporting students and families across the state of Georgia; recognize Introduced
- HR 1080 Strolling Thunder Day at the state capitol; January 29, 2026; recognize Introduced
- HR 994 Parker, Dixon Frederick; condolences Introduced
- HR 711 House Study Committee on Student Attendance in PreK-12 Education; create Passed
- HR 657 Emma Lou Stover Bridge; Gilmer County; dedicate Introduced
- HR 633 Fannin County Lady Rebels basketball team; winning the 2025 GHSA Class A Division I State Basketball Championship; commend Introduced
- HR 559 Ruby and Loy Grogan Memorial Intersection; Forsyth County; dedicate Introduced
- HR 400 Georgia Keys for Heroes Amendment; provide by law - CA Introduced
- HR 180 Mitchell, Malcolm; Georgia Reads Coach; commend Introduced
- HR 174 State Board of Education; appointment of state school superintendent effective not later than January 1, 2031; provide - CA Introduced
- HR 145 Education and Public Health, Departments of; collaborate to prioritize the expansion of vision and hearing screenings at various grade levels; urge Passed
- HR 133 YMCAs of Georgia; important work they do in the communities across the state promoting a healthy spirit, mind, and body; commend Introduced
- HR 42 General Assembly; motor fuel and diesel fuel taxes; ratify Governor Brian P. Kemp's Executive Orders Passed
- HB 1490 Education; transfer responsibility for operation of Georgia Capitol Museum from Board of Regents to Georgia Building Authority Introduced
- HB 1302 Education and Workforce Strategy Act; enact Signed
- HB 1271 Education; revise definition of education record to correct a cross-reference; provisions Introduced
- HB 1254 Professions and businesses; move regulation of various professions from individual boards to Secretary of State Signed
- HB 1187 Trey's Law; enact Signed
- HB 1185 Courts; certain shareholder claims to be brought before the Georgia State-wide Business Court; provide Signed
- HB 1159 Income tax; all income received by individuals, corporations, and partnerships under the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program; exempt from taxation Signed
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
|
HB 300
Solar Technology Trust Fund; fund within state treasury; establish
House Vote #884 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2024 |
|
HB 1292
Property; clerks of superior courts obtain photographic identification cards of individuals who present deeds or other instruments for recording; require
House Vote #888 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2024 |
|
SB 37
Sheriffs; qualification requirements for the office of sheriff; revise
House Vote #887 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2024 |
|
SB 347
Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit; additional judge of the superior courts; provide
House Vote #822 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 926
Second Chance Workforce Act; enact
House Vote #880 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Nay | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HR 473
House Study Committee on Safety and Consumer Protection in the Tree Care Industry; create
House Vote #828 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 499
Domestic relations; authorize child support and insurance policies for certain disabled children; provisions
House Vote #864 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 206
Local government; creation of Commercial Property Assessed Conservation, Energy, and Resiliency Development Authorities; provide
House Vote #837 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HR 1432
House Disaster Mitigation and Resilience Study Committee; create
House Vote #854 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 76
State Employees' Health Insurance Plan; state health benefit plans to cover insulin medication at a reduced rate; provide
House Vote #859 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 542
Water Rights; the public trust doctrine; remove references
House Vote #823 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 580
City of Madison; mayor's vote when the city council is electing a mayor pro tempore; revise provisions
House Vote #832 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 584
City of Stockbridge; new homestead exemptions; ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes for residents, certain seniors, and residents with septic systems; provide
House Vote #832 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HR 1360
House Study Committee on Alternatives to Opioids for Pain Management; create
House Vote #849 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HR 1229
United States Department of Veterans Affairs; additional resources for elder care, nursing home access, and expanded disabled residential programs; urge; provide
House Vote #851 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Not Voting | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 351
"Protecting Georgia's Children on Social Media Act of 2024"; enact
House Vote #817 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 916
General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
House Vote #865 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 157
Professions and Businesses; preclearance process in the licensing of individuals with criminal records who make an application to or are investigated by certain licensing boards and commissions; create
House Vote #875 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Nay | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 495
Low THC Oil Patient Registry; term of validity of a registration card; provide
House Vote #868 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Not Voting | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SR 609
Princess Trahlyta; dedicate a roundabout in her memory
House Vote #826 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 574
Alcovy Judicial Circuit; counties that make up said judicial circuit to provide additional investigators to the district attorney; authorize
House Vote #832 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HR 1554
House Study Committee on Navigable Streams and Related Matters; create
House Vote #857 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HR 1022
Local government; option to offer a state-wide homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes when current year assessed value exceeds the inflation rate; provide - CA
House Vote #833 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HR 1435
Economic Development, Department of; support Vince Dooley Battlefield Preservation Fund; urge
House Vote #855 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HR 1384
House Study Committee on Assessing the Semester and Quarter Systems at USG and TCSG Institutions; create
House Vote #850 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 1504
Griffin-Spalding County Area Regional Airport Authority; create and establish
House Vote #881 - 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
House Vote #872 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 451
Public officers and employees; supplemental, illness-specific insurance for certain first responders with occupational post-traumatic stress disorder; require provision
House Vote #836 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SR 158
Northwest Georgia Logistics Corridor; designate as an official logistics growth corridor in Georgia
House Vote #827 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 349
Ad Valorem Taxation of Property; setting of millage rates; revise provisions
House Vote #861 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 189
Elections; text portions of ballots shall be counted for vote tabulation and recounts purposes; provide
House Vote #866 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 905
Zoning procedures; provisions authorizing administrative officers to exercise zoning powers; repeal
House Vote #876 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | fail | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 1450
Henry County Airport Authority; provide for ex-officio member
House Vote #881 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SB 479
Secondary Metals Recyclers; applicability of the definition of the term "used, detached catalytic converters" to said article; provide
House Vote #830 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 1303
Special license plates; Shepherd Center; establish
House Vote #835 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SR 189
General Assembly; development impact fees for educational purposes; provide -CA
House Vote #852 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Not Voting | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 220
Property; means of enforcement of condominium and property owners' association instruments, rules, and regulations; provide
House Vote #839 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HR 302
General Assembly; appropriation of funds received from certain legal judgments or settlements; provide - CA
House Vote #863 - 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
House Vote #873 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HR 1166
House Study Committee on the Exchange, Storage, and Bond Coverage of Agricultural Products, Grain, and Livestock; create
House Vote #847 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 1207
Elections; proofing of ballots by local superintendents in certain races; provide
House Vote #844 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HR 1042
Joint Study Committee on Judicial System Compensation; create
House Vote #831 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HR 1135
House Study Committee on Credit Card Fee on State Sales and Excise Tax and Their Impact on Georgia Merchants and Consumers; create
House Vote #846 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Nay | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 994
Torts; negligent operations of a vessel; revise liability
House Vote #842 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
SR 189
General Assembly; development impact fees for educational purposes; provide -CA
House Vote #853 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
Career history 3 past roles
- Lower chamber District 9 Republican
- Lower chamber District 9 Republican
- Lower chamber District 9 Republican