Rick Williams
Born
1952
Contact
Email · rick.williams@senate.ga.gov
District office
1670 N. Jefferson St., Milledgeville, GA 31061
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42
Bills sponsored
this session · 1,277 all-time
272
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 272 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
4865
Recorded votes
92%
Vote participation
voted in 92% of 4865 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
unknown session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
97.8%
based on 1345 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
2.2%
based on 1345 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
98.3%
based on 1345 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
1277 billsCurrent session 42 bills
- SR 908 Savoie, Ms. Abigail; condolences Introduced
- SR 907 Department of Insurance; to meet with stakeholders to explore best practices in the medical surveillance of patients after primary therapy for breast cancer and to provide any recommendations; urge Introduced
- SR 855 Georgia Academy of Audiology; recognize Introduced
- SR 854 Pippin, Kay; recognize Introduced
- SR 827 Georgia's Retirees and the Georgia State Retirees Association; honor Introduced
- SR 814 Pippin, Kay; recognize Introduced
- SR 813 Department of Public Health; to conduct a study on the relationship between sudden unexpected deaths of infants and children and the administration of vaccinations; urge Introduced
- SR 770 Abigail Savoie Circle of Hope; Butts County; dedicate Introduced
- SR 761 Crosby, Logan; recognize Introduced
- SR 759 Pendleton-Sears, Quanya; commend Introduced
- SR 758 Christopher Monica and Curtis Billue Memorial Highway; Putnam County; dedicate Introduced
- SR 670 McDowell, Cornelius "Tobey"; congratulate Introduced
- SR 241 Georgia Military College; commend Introduced
- SR 145 Minister Berry Vernon Wren; recognize Introduced
- SR 73 Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association; recognize Introduced
- SR 71 Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; congratulate Introduced
- SR 54 Butts County; congratulate Introduced
- SB 624 Public Facilities Authority of the City of Milledgeville and Baldwin County; references to the City of Milledgeville; remove Introduced
- SB 586 "K-9 Law Enforcement Heroes Act of 2026"; enact Introduced
- SB 582 Coroners; the pronouncement of death by paramedics and emergency medical technicians; authorize Introduced
- SB 581 Vital Records; cremation permits that are distinct from disposition permits; provide Introduced
- SB 555 War Veterans Home; the admission of eligible nonveteran residents to a Georgia War Veterans' Home under certain circumstances; authorize Introduced
- SB 546 Death Investigations; include microscopic and toxicology studies and immunization records in the investigation of a sudden and unexpected death of a child; require coroner and medical examiners Introduced
- SB 545 Butts County; a homestead exemption from Butts County ad valorem taxes for county purposes; provide Signed
- SB 544 Butts County; a homestead exemption from Butts County ad valorem taxes for county purposes; provide Signed
Historical 1235 bills
- SB 78 Carrying and Possession of Firearms; training requirement for the issuance of a weapons carry license; provide Died
- HB 94 Solid waste management; safe disposal of coal ash in municipal solid waste and commercial industrial solid waste landfills; provide Died
- HB 436 Sinclair Water Authority; determination of a quorum of the members of the board; change Died
- HB 416 State Vaccine Consumer Protection Office; establish Died
- HB 400 Elections; certain driver's licenses and identification cards shall not be proper identification for presentation to a poll worker; provide Died
- SB 199 Education; testing of drinking water in child care learning centers and schools for lead contamination; require Died
- SR 249 Georgia Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women; recognize Died
- SB 51 State and Other Flags; local governments may relocate, remove, conceal, obscure, or alter certain monuments; provide Died
- 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 13 Sales and use tax; certain nonprofit horse shows, rodeos, or livestock events or exhibits; create exemption Died
- SB 409 Primaries and Elections; permanent absentee voter list; provide Died
- HR 844 Congress; pass the Transit Worker and Pedestrian Protection Act; Secretary of Transportation; issue rules to address protection of public transportation operators from the risk of assault; urge Died
- SB 398 "After School Recess Act"; assignment of graded homework for students in grades kindergarten through two; prohibit; enact Died
- HB 1040 Penal institutions; total maximum fee that shall be collected when pay-only probation is imposed; revise Died
- HB 1031 Save School Money Act; enact Died
- SR 485 Senate Redistricting and Reapportionment Study Committee; create Died
- HB 723 Elections; clarify a term Died
- HB 190 Public utilities and public transportation; lead locomotive of trains to have an automated external defibrillator; require Died
- SB 472 Contracts; recovery of voluntary payments; provisions; repeal Died
- SB 283 State Holidays; number of holidays; revise Died
- SR 867 Massey, Abit; recognize Died
- HR 1352 Mueller, Richard Spencer; condolences Died
- SR 777 Greene, Pearline Booth; congratulate Died
- SR 795 Williams, Sergeant Major (Ret.) Scarlett V.; recognize Died
- SR 796 Pompey, Lieutenant Commander Wanda Gail; recognize Died
Co-sponsored
272 billsCurrent session 272 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 1068 Tillman, Samuel L.; recognize and commend Introduced
- SR 1067 Wilcox County High School Lady Patriots Basketball Team; congratulate Introduced
- SR 1053 Trump, President Donald J.; commend Introduced
- SR 1050 Vaughn, Lee; recognize Introduced
- SR 1043 America 250 Day; recognize April 1, 2026 Introduced
- SR 1002 Neva Langley Fickling Memorial Highway; Monroe County; dedicate Introduced
- SR 1001 Jimmy N. Lawson, Sr. Memorial Bridge; Monroe County; dedicate Introduced
- SR 1000 Jones, Speaker Pro Tempore Jan; recognize Introduced
- SR 998 2026 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides; commend Introduced
- SR 983 Harbison, Senator Ed; recognize Introduced
- SR 978 Senate Study Committee on Higher Education Funding; create Passed
- 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 928 Greenbrier High School Girls Flag Football Team; congratulate Introduced
- SR 927 Senate Pharmacy Benefits Managers and Consumer Access to Prescription Medications Study Committee; create Passed
- SR 919 Coastal Area District Development Authority, Inc.; congratulate Introduced
- SR 849 Longgrear, Colonel (Ret.) Paul; honor 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 818 Rabon, Commissioner Walter; recognize Introduced
- SR 817 Clayton State University Day; recognize March 4, 2026 Introduced
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
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 |
|
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 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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
HB 1049
Insurance Business Transfer Act; enact
House Vote #883 - 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 |
|
HR 854
Keith Jackson Memorial Intersection "Whoa Nellie"; Carroll County; dedicate
House Vote #889 - 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 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 300
Solar Technology Trust Fund; fund within state treasury; establish
House Vote #884 - 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 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 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 |
|
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 37
Sheriffs; qualification requirements for the office of sheriff; revise
House Vote #887 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Nay | 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 |
|
SB 347
Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit; additional judge of the superior courts; provide
House Vote #822 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 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 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 926
Second Chance Workforce Act; enact
House Vote #880 - 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
|
HB 926
Second Chance Workforce Act; enact
House Vote #880 - 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 |
Yea | 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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
SB 449
Certified Nursing Aid; certain military medical personnel from an examination requirement; exempt
Senate Vote #864 - 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 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 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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2024 |
Career history 2 past roles
- Upper chamber District 25 Republican
- Upper chamber District 25 Republican