Bill Werkheiser
Born
1960
Contact
Email · bill.werkheiser@house.ga.gov
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14
Bills sponsored
this session · 206 all-time
32
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 32 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
5295
Recorded votes
95%
Vote participation
voted in 95% of 5295 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
unknown session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99%
based on 1081 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
1%
based on 1081 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
94.3%
based on 1081 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
206 billsCurrent session 14 bills
- HR 2056 Melton, Sheriff Mark; commend Introduced
- HR 1591 The Claxton Enterprise; commend Introduced
- HR 1581 Sidney R. Miles Memorial Highway; Tattnall County; dedicate Introduced
- HR 1486 Marchant, Kaitlyn Butler; commend Introduced
- HR 1422 Varnadore, Tim; retirement as mayor of Baxley, Georgia; commend Introduced
- HR 989 Dubberly, Gloria; grand occasion of her retirement; commend Introduced
- HR 987 Trim, Jackie; grand occasion of his retirement; commend Introduced
- HR 427 Dr. Esco Hall, Jr. Highway; Appling County; dedicate Introduced
- HR 112 McCoy, Darin; outstanding public service; commend Introduced
- HB 1453 Jeff Davis County; levy an excise tax Signed
- HB 1393 Hospitals; allow rural hospitals to join together to allow further purchasing power with third-party payors but retain their independence Introduced
- HB 1355 Workers' compensation; update law on experience modification factors, refusal of suitable employment procedures, and certain benefits Introduced
- HB 1015 Self-insurers Guaranty Trust Fund; revise certain funded levels Signed
- HB 123 Criminal procedure; pretrial proceedings in capital offense cases where the death penalty is sought when the accused has an intellectual disability; provide Signed
Historical 192 bills
- HB 123 Labor, Department of; designate as the administrator of all programs pursuant to Public Law 105-220 and the policies and methods by the State Workforce Development Board; provide Failed
- HB 94 Solid waste management; safe disposal of coal ash in municipal solid waste and commercial industrial solid waste landfills; provide Died
- HB 110 Labor and industrial relations; payment of wages by check upon the discretion of the employer; provide Failed
- HB 705 Waste management; notice to county residents regarding the siting of certain waste disposal facilities in adjacent counties with two miles of the jurisdictional boarder; require Died
- HB 428 Georgia Communications Services Tax Act; enact Died
- HB 1034 Labor and industrial relations; violations of provisions related to employment of minors; provide civil penalties Died
- HB 839 Employment security; change definition of employment to include services performed by an individual for wages Died
- HB 702 Criminal procedure; imposition of the death penalty in this state; repeal Died
- HB 126 Labor, Department of; establishment of the GeorgiaBest program and an employability skills training curriculum; provide Failed
- HB 1077 Georgia Administrative Procedure Act; remove from the definition of the term "agency" the exemption for the State Board of Workers' Compensation Died
- HR 392 Edge, William M. "Bill", Jr.; grand occasion of his retirement; commend Died
- HB 1129 Crimes and offenses; criminal prosecution for offenses committed as a victim of human trafficking; provide for defense Died
- HB 909 Georgia Bureau of Investigation; restriction and seal of First Offenders Act; provide Died
- HB 282 Quality Basic Education Act; minimum course study in career readiness education for students in grades six through twelve; provide Died
- HB 1130 Crimes and offenses; criminal prosecution for offenses committed as a victim of human trafficking; provide for immunity Died
- HB 1096 Professional licensing boards; continuing education tracking solution to monitor compliance of licensees with applicable continuing education requirements; establish Died
- HB 1056 Controlled substances; enhanced penalties for certain persons; provisions Died
- HB 1049 Insurance Business Transfer Act; enact Signed
- HB 1294 Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; finance and perform certain duties for projects relating to natural gas facilities; authorize Died
- 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 Signed
- HB 1014 Criminal procedure; pretrial proceedings when the accused has an intellectual disability in capital offense cases where the death penalty is sought; provide Died
- HB 1441 Appling County; ad valorem tax for educational purposes; provide homestead exemption Signed
- HB 1273 Evans County; board of elections and registration; create Signed
- HB 267 Income tax; failure of employers to comply with revenue provisions regarding employees; authorize private causes of action for equitable relief Failed
- HB 1291 Income tax credit; business enterprises for leased motor vehicles; repeal and reserve Died
Co-sponsored
32 billsCurrent session 32 bills
- HR 1860 House Study Committee on Comprehensive Services and Long-term Outcomes for Individuals with Disabilities; create Introduced
- HR 1239 SkillsUSA Georgia; commend Introduced
- HR 816 House Study Committee on an At-Risk Populations Abuse Registry; create Introduced
- HR 700 Happy Hitters of North Atlanta; commend Introduced
- HR 473 Miss Georgia Peach Scholarship Pageant; 2024 Georgia Peach Queens; commend Introduced
- HR 368 Joint Study Committee on Intoxicating Cannabinoids in Consumable Hemp Products; create Introduced
- HR 283 Community Health Centers Day; 02/20/25; Georgia Primary Care Association; recognize Introduced
- HR 111 Interfaith organizations and volunteers involved in disaster cleanup efforts; commend Introduced
- HR 98 Property; granting of nonexclusive easements; authorize Signed
- HR 97 Property; conveyance of certain state owned property; authorize Signed
- HB 1464 Labor, Department of; review and validate employment status of 1099 tax returns filed by employers on behalf of employees; establish a commission Introduced
- HB 1456 Crimes and offenses; protective orders or consent agreements for victims against persons who have committed acts of sexual assault; provide Introduced
- HB 1442 Local government; local moratoria shall not apply to certain properties in certain circumstances; provide Introduced
- HB 1320 Public utilities; nuclear energy generation facilities in the integrated resource plan; provide Introduced
- HB 1301 Commerce and trade; clarify requirements for certain data reported by consumer reporting agencies Introduced
- HB 1270 Criminal procedure; installation and use of mobile tracking devices by law enforcement; provide Introduced
- HB 1214 Sales and use tax; new special purpose local option sales tax dedicated to certain healthcare purposes; provide Introduced
- HB 1128 State Board of Workers' Compensation; notice of eligibility for compensation to an injured employee to his or her legal guardian; provide Signed
- HB 985 Veterans affairs; revise terms of eligibility for persons to be buried in Georgia veteran cemeteries Signed
- HB 903 Georgia Administrative Procedure Act shall apply to all executive branch agencies; provide Introduced
- HB 826 Overtime Income Tax Exemption Act; enact Introduced
- HB 689 Housing; establish a homelessness prevention program Introduced
- HB 673 Criminal procedure; limitations on bars to first offender treatment for certain minor offenders adjudicated as adults; provide Introduced
- HB 641 Public utilities; require electric supplier to hold the proposed discontinuation of electrical service to a residential customer who suffers from a serious illness in abeyance for a certain period of time Introduced
- HB 613 Administrative Services, Department of; preferences in certain public works construction contracts to a contractor participating in a registered apprenticeship program; provide 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Not Voting | pass | March 29, 2024 |
|
SB 195
"Freedom to Work Act"; enact
House Vote #885 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | pass | March 29, 2024 |
Career history 2 past roles
- Lower chamber District 157 Republican
- Lower chamber District 157 Republican