Larry Walker, III
Born
1965
Contact
Email · larry.walker@senate.ga.gov
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36
Bills sponsored
this session · 914 all-time
214
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 214 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
3746
Recorded votes
84%
Vote participation
voted in 84% of 3746 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
unknown session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
97.8%
based on 1048 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
2.2%
based on 1048 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
76.6%
based on 1048 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
914 billsCurrent session 36 bills
- SR 1076 Brown, Robert "Bob"; honor Introduced
- SR 1044 Silos, Michelle; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1003 East Laurens Lady Falcons Basketball Team; commend Introduced
- SR 998 2026 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides; commend Introduced
- SR 956 Upper Austrian Parliamentary Delegation in the State of Georgia; celebrate the arrival Introduced
- SR 947 Miss Georgia Peach Scholarship Pageant; commend; the 2025 Georgia Peach Queens; congratulate Introduced
- SR 836 Georgia Airports Association Day; recognize February 25, 2026 Introduced
- SR 831 Barrett IV, Charles "Beau" Donald; celebrate the birth Introduced
- SR 779 Georgia Building Authority, Garbutt Construction, SG Contracting, Balfour Beatty, and Nelson Architecture Engineers; commend Introduced
- SR 651 2025-2026 4-H Leadership Teams and Award Recipients; recognize Introduced
- SR 645 Joint Session; message from the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Introduced
- SR 611 Georgia Association of Community Care Providers; recognize Introduced
- SR 592 Georgia PlanFirst communities; honoring Introduced
- SR 589 Marriage and Family Therapy Day; recognize February 11, 2026 Introduced
- SR 557 Senate Convened; notify the House of Representatives Introduced
- SR 521 Floyd, Leonard; recognize Introduced
- SR 485 Barker, Clarence "Ed"; condolences Introduced
- SR 385 Downtown Atlanta Day; recognize March 13, 2025 Introduced
- SR 324 Kingdom of Denmark and Honorary Consul Christopher N. Smith, Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog 1st Class; honor Introduced
- SR 125 Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia; recognize Introduced
- SR 41 OneGeorgia Authority; commend Introduced
- SR 38 4-H Day; recognize February 25, 2025 Introduced
- SB 612 City of Cochran Public Facilities Authority; create Signed
- SB 432 Education; nonlapsing revenue of institutions of the University System of Georgia and units of the Technical College System of Georgia; extend automatic repeals Signed
- SB 409 "Insurers' Use of Aerial or Satellite Images Act"; enact Introduced
Historical 878 bills
- 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 357 Firearms; carry weapons in places of worship and in schools operated by such places of worship; revise the ability Died
- SR 713 Adjournment; relative to 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 49 Jackie Holder Bypass; Bleckley County; dedicate 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 867 Massey, Abit; recognize Died
- SR 795 Williams, Sergeant Major (Ret.) Scarlett V.; recognize Died
- SR 796 Pompey, Lieutenant Commander Wanda Gail; recognize Died
- SB 416 Office of College and Career Transitions; change the name to Office of College and Career Academies Signed
- SB 407 Forest Resources and Other Plant Life; harvest and sale of palmetto berries; regulate Died
- SR 553 Together Georgia Day; recognize January 29, 2020 Died
- SR 581 Tyre, Reverend Dr. Gene; recognize Died
- 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
- SR 847 Georgia Food Bank Day; recognize March 5, 2020 Died
- SB 410 Ad Valorem Tax Appeals; alternative means of recovering costs of litigation and attorney's fees; provide Signed
- SB 338 Animal Protection; annual license fees; provide Died
- SB 446 Cash Bonds; unclaimed cash bonds; provide Signed
- SR 194 Joint Study Committee on Transferring Oversight of Developmental Disabilities to the Department of Community Health; create Died
- SR 640 John Milledge Academy Trojans; congratulate Died
- SB 118 Insurance; Georgia Telemedicine Act; modernize; Telemedicine Act the Telehealth Act; rename Signed
- SR 408 Georgia's Working Forests and Forest Products Industries; sustainability and economic importance; recognize Died
Co-sponsored
214 billsCurrent session 214 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 1063 Haney, Larry Wayne; condolences Introduced
- SR 1062 Eck, Fallon Georgeanna; celebrate the birth 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 1025 Gable, Phillip Cortez; condolences Introduced
- SR 1004 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; recognize Introduced
- SR 1000 Jones, Speaker Pro Tempore Jan; recognize Introduced
- SR 999 Curtin, Kevin F.; recognize Introduced
- SR 978 Senate Study Committee on Higher Education Funding; create Passed
- SR 960 Selig, Linda Weinkle; honor; White Rose Society; 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 927 Senate Pharmacy Benefits Managers and Consumer Access to Prescription Medications Study Committee; create Passed
- SR 923 State Restaurant Day; recognize March 10, 2026 Introduced
- SR 921 Kevin "Catfish" Jackson Memorial Intersection; Chatham County; dedicate Introduced
- SR 917 Rotary Club of Madison County; recognize Introduced
- SR 915 Prabhu, Maya T.; recognize Introduced
- SR 897 Ellis Crook Highway; Coweta County; dedicate Introduced
- SR 892 Scouts Day at the Capitol; recognize March 9, 2026 Introduced
- SR 855 Georgia Academy of Audiology; recognize Introduced
- SR 847 1980 and 2026 United States Olympic Men's Hockey Teams; recognize Introduced
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
SR 539
Richards, Jon; recognize
ADOPTION AS AMENDED |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2018 |
|
SR 1058
US Congress; halt the transfer of current and former military personnel's health care costs from federal government to the states; urge
ADOPTION |
Not Voting | pass | March 29, 2018 |
|
SR 752
U.S. Congress; repeal the Johnson Amendment to the Internal Revenue Code; encourage
ADOPTION |
Yea | pass | March 27, 2018 |
|
SR 989
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA); withdraw Electronic Logging Device (ELD) regulations on the agriculture industry; encourage
ADOPTION |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
SB 484
City of Dalton; exempt from the election requirement; contingent effective date; provide
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
SB 485
City of Atlanta; independent school district; homestead exemption; $50,000; applicability; referendum; provide
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
SB 486
City of Atlanta; independent school district; homestead exemption; $100,000; residents 65 years of age or older; applicability; referendum; provide
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
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 |
Nay | 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 |
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 |
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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Career history 2 past roles
- Upper chamber District 20 Republican
- Upper chamber District 20 Republican