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State Senator
Josh McLaurin
(D) - Georgia
Georgia Senate District 14
In Office - Started: 01/09/2023

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Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: 404-463-4228

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P.O. Box 567297
Atlanta, GA 31156

Bill Bill Name Summary Progress
SR231 Officer Jeremy Labonte Memorial Interchange; Fulton County; dedicate A RESOLUTION Dedicating certain portions of the state highway system; and for other purposes. PART I Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB252 Real and Personal Property; conveyance of municipal property interests to independent school systems; provide AN ACT To amend Chapter 37 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to acquisition and disposition of real and personal property generally, so as to provide for conveyance of municipal property interests to independent school systems; to provide for municipal replacement of such conveyed property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB330 City of Atlanta; independent school district ad valorem for educational purposes; provide homestead exemption AN ACT To provide a homestead exemption from City of Atlanta independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $50,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older with an aggregate maximum of $487,804,878.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB109 Life Insurance; a policy of group life insurance from excluding or restricting liability for certain deaths occurring while an individual is an active duty service member; prohibit AN ACT To amend Chapter 25 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to life insurance, so as to prohibit a policy of group life insurance from excluding or restricting liability for certain deaths occurring while an individual is a service member; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB160 Reckless Stunt Driving; a motor vehicle involved in a second offense of reckless stunt driving; replace the forfeiture penalty AN ACT To amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to require submission of proof of completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program by certain applicants to obtain limited driving permits; to provide that completion of such courses shall be credited toward any reinstatement requirements for drivers whose licenses were suspended for certain offenses; to authorize written consent for release of certain information to be obtained and transferred electronically; to revise the authorized fee for driver improvement clinics; to revise a definition; to require intervention components of DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs be conducted in person; to require certain training for clinical evaluators performing assessment components relative to DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs; to revise the authorized fees relative to DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs; to provide a sentencing court with authority to order the installation of a device which limits the speed of a motor vehicle as part of the punishment for conviction of the offense of reckless stunt driving; to provide for a definition; to provide for procedures and conditions upon issuance of such orders; to provide for notification to the Department of Revenue; to provide for a penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Crossed Over
SB220 "Putting Georgia's Patients First Act"; enact AN ACT To amend various provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to rename low THC oil as medical cannabis; to amend Chapter 12 of Title 16, Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16, and Article 1 of Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against the public health and morals, regulation of controlled substances, and general provisions relative to the Department of Public Health, respectively, so as to clarify and revise criminal penalties; to clarify and revise exemptions to criminal penalties; to revise the duties of the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission; to provide for the provision of certain information by licensees; to provide limitations on the provision of such information; to repeal the prohibition on certain manners of ingesting medical cannabis; to exclude the lawful possession and control of medical cannabis from the provisions of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act; to revise the list of diagnosed conditions for which a medical cannabis registration card can be issued; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for definitions; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Crossed Over
SR552 Arrington, Marilyn; honor A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 80th birthday of Marilyn Arrington; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR545 Senate Paid Student Teaching Study Committee; create A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Paid Student Teaching Study Committee; and for other purposes. In Committee
SB293 License Plates for Certain Veterans; the number of free license plates issued to certain veterans; increase AN ACT To amend Code Section 40-2-85.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to license plates for certain veterans, so as to increase the number of free license plates issued to certain veterans; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Crossed Over
SR323 Senate Study Committee on Making Georgia the No. 1 State for Tourism; create A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Making Georgia the No. 1 State for Tourism; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR429 Senate Addressing Felony Disenfranchisement in Georgia's Constitution Study Committee; create A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Addressing Felony Disenfranchisement in Georgia's Constitution Study Committee; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR487 Ray City Community Library; membership in state-supported public library services; support A RESOLUTION supporting the Ray City Community Library's membership in state-supported public library services; and for other purposes. In Committee
SR514 Autism Acceptance Month; recognize April 2025 A RESOLUTION recognizing April 2025 as Autism Acceptance Month and April 2, 2025, as World Autism Awareness Day; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR516 Georgia's Working Women; recognize A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia's working women for their contributions toward building strong families and supporting the Georgia Economy; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR255 Senate Study Committee on Combating Unscrupulous Companion Animal Breeding Practices; create A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Combating Unscrupulous Companion Animal Breeding Practices; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB173 Pleadings and Motions; movants to file notices of uncontested motions in superior courts and state courts; authorize AN ACT To amend Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pleadings and motions, so as to authorize movants to file notices of uncontested motions in superior courts and state courts; to provide for uncontested motions to be deemed granted and entered; to provide for review by chief judge of any judge with two uncontested motions deemed granted on his or her docket; to provide for management reports regarding each such review; to provide for statutory construction; to require that parties to a case provide a copy of filed motions or notices to the judge assigned to such case; to provide for instructions on how to provide such copies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Crossed Over
SR493 Children First Trust Fund; creation; authorize General Assembly - CA A RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the creation of a Children First Trust Fund; to provide for the appropriation of moneys into such fund, including a one-time appropriation from the Revenue Shortfall Reserve; to provide that moneys appropriated into such fund shall not lapse and shall be used to provide scholarships, grants, or other forms of financial assistance for child care services; to provide for the investment and reinvestment of a portion of the moneys appropriated into such fund; to provide that returns on such investments shall be used for financial assistance for child care services; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes. In Committee
SB363 Electors; restrictions of voting rights for judicially incompetent persons; provide AN ACT To amend Code Section 21-2-216 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to qualifications of electors generally, reregistration of electors purged from list, eligibility of nonresidents who vote in presidential elections, retention of qualification for standing as elector, evidence of citizenship, and check of convicted felons and deceased persons databases, so as to provide restrictions of voting rights for judicially incompetent persons; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. In Committee
SR483 Right to Register and Vote; conviction of a felony involving moral turpitude as an exception; remove - CA A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to remove a conviction of a felony involving moral turpitude as an exception to the right to register and vote; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes. In Committee
SR469 Ferguson, Gene; condolences A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Gene Ferguson; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR460 Veterans of Foreign Wars; recognize A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Veterans of Foreign Wars upon its 125th anniversary; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR468 Watkins, Lottie; condolences A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lottie Watkins; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR467 Hutcherson, Reverend Darion; recognize A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Darion Hutcherson upon being named the 2025 Counselor of the Year by the Atlanta Public School System; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB360 Public Assistance; public option buy-in program to provide healthcare coverage to individuals not eligible for Medicaid coverage; provide AN ACT To amend Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public assistance, so as to provide for a public option buy-in program to provide healthcare coverage to individuals not eligible for Medicaid coverage or enrollment through a health exchange; to provide for definitions; to provide requirements for the program; to provide for any necessary state plan amendments or waivers; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. In Committee
SR440 Gephardt, Tricia; recognize A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tricia Gephardt; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR441 Federal Workers; action to attract to Georgia and encourage federal investment in the state; urge A RESOLUTION urging action to attract displaced federal workers to Georgia and to encourage federal investment in the state; and for other purposes. In Committee
SR446 Veterans Month; recognize November 2025 A RESOLUTION honoring the exceptional service and sacrifices of veterans and recognizing November 2025 as Veterans Month; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR402 Juneteenth Federation; honor A RESOLUTION honoring the Juneteenth Federation and the first Juneteenth celebration in Sandy Springs; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR403 Taylor, Valerie; commend A RESOLUTION commending Valerie Taylor; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR406 Leger, Charles M. "Buddy"; condolences A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Charles M. "Buddy" Leger; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR416 Techbridge Day; recognize March 17, 2025 A RESOLUTION commending Techbridge Inc. on the occasion of its 25th anniversary and recognizing March 17, 2025, as Techbridge Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR415 Girls on the Run Georgia; commend A RESOLUTION commending Girls on the Run Georgia; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR404 Emory Healthcare Veterans Program; recognize A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Emory Healthcare Veterans Program upon its 10th anniversary; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB339 Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; semiannual postretirement benefit adjustments for all beneficiaries; provide AN ACT To amend Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide for semiannual postretirement benefit adjustments for all beneficiaries of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; to provide for conditions, limitations, and suspensions; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. In Committee
SR399 Side by Side Clubhouse Day; recognize March 11, 2025 A RESOLUTION commending Side by Side Brain Injury Clubhouse Inc. for 25 years of work in transforming the lives of Georgians recovering from brain injuries and brain injury-related disabilities and recognizing March 11, 2025, as Side by Side Clubhouse Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR385 Downtown Atlanta Day; recognize March 13, 2025 A RESOLUTION recognizing March 13, 2025, as Downtown Atlanta Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB52 "Timberlands Recovery, Exemption, and Earnings Stability (TREES) Act"; enact AN ACT To amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to authorize certain local governing authorities to provide temporary tax relief from taxes levied for the harvest or sale of standing timber from eligible timber property that was severely damaged or destroyed in certain disaster areas; to provide for conditions and procedures; to provide for the establishment of a certification form; to provide for audits; to provide for grants to such local governing authorities to offset the loss of certain revenues resulting from certain disaster damage to standing timber and such temporary tax relief; to provide for an appropriations contingency; to provide for a grant cap; to provide for the calculation of equalized adjusted property tax digests; to require the establishment of criteria regarding damage or destruction; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title and legislative findings and intent; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Crossed Over
SB267 State's Employee Benefit Plan Council; establish health savings accounts and to continually provide for education or salary reductions for such accounts; require AN ACT To amend Article 3 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state's Employee Benefit Plan Council, so as to require such council to establish health savings accounts and to continually provide for education or salary reductions for such accounts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. In Committee
SR355 Latina Leads; recognize A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Latina Leads; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR354 Smith, Ms. Catherine Ann; condolences A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Catherine Ann Smith; and for other purposes. In Committee
SR361 Stone, Angela Laverne; condolences A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Angela Laverne Stone; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR345 2025 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides; commend A RESOLUTION commending the 2025 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides for their exemplary service; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR341 Atlanta Apartment Association; recognize A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Atlanta Apartment Association upon its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR346 Dr. Indran B. Indrakrishnan Day; recognize March 10, 2025 A RESOLUTION recognizing March 10, 2025, as Dr. Indran B. Indrakrishnan Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR333 Barnes, Karl Webster; commend A RESOLUTION commending Karl Webster Barnes; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB319 "Dorothy Mae Smith Wright Act"; enact AN ACT To amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide a standard by which state, county, and local law enforcement agencies authorize the engagement of vehicular pursuits; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. In Committee
SB75 Speed Detection Devices and Red Light Cameras; standards for signs warning of a reduced speed limit in a school zone and signs warning of the use of automated traffic enforcement safety devices; provide AN ACT To amend Chapter 14 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to use of speed detection devices and red light cameras, so as to provide for standards for signs warning of the use of automated traffic enforcement safety devices; to require the use of a sign or device which depicts an accurate representation of a vehicle's speed upon the approach of an automated traffic enforcement safety device; to revise exceptions for when a case may be made with the use of a speed detection device; to provide for times when a school zone speed limit may be enforced through the use of an automated traffic enforcement safety device; to provide for definitions; to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to authorize district attorneys, solicitors-general, and prosecuting attorneys to enforce civil monetary penalties relative to the enforcement of laws regarding speeding in a school zone using recorded images; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. In Committee
SR324 Kingdom of Denmark and Honorary Consul Christopher N. Smith, Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog 1st Class; honor A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the Kingdom of Denmark and Honorary Consul Christopher N. Smith, Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog 1st Class; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR320 National Statuary Hall Collection Replacement Committee; create A RESOLUTION creating the National Statuary Hall Collection Replacement Committee; and for other purposes. In Committee
SR319 Muslim American Heritage Month; recognize July 2025 A RESOLUTION recognizing July 2025 as Muslim American Heritage Month; and for other purposes. In Committee
SB313 Enforcement Methods; investigations or inspections of certain residential rental property when there is a reasonable suspicion of a code violation; provide AN ACT To amend Code Section 36-74-30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other enforcement methods and probable cause for investigation required, so as to provide for investigations or inspections of certain residential rental property when there is a reasonable suspicion of a code violation; to provide for the registration of certain residential rental property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. In Committee
SR313 Cohen, Lawrence J. "Doc"; recognize A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lawrence J. "Doc" Cohen; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR312 International Franchise Association; recognize A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the International Franchise Association for its contributions to economic growth and small business development; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB314 "Wholesale Prescription Drug Importation Act"; enact AN ACT To amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to provide for the establishment of a wholesale prescription drug importation program and the procedures for implementing such program; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for contingent effectiveness upon appropriation of funds; to provide for a short title; to provide for a legislative finding; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. In Committee
SR318 Ramadan; recognize the Islamic holy month A RESOLUTION recognizing the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, commencing a month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and extending best wishes to all in Georgia and around the world for a joyous and meaningful observance of Eid al-Fitr; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR302 Rabbi Alvin Marx Sugarman; condolences A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Rabbi Alvin Marx Sugarman; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR307 Love, Camille Russell; recognize A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Camille Russell Love; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB122 "Craft Beer and Local Economy Revitalization Act"; enact AN ACT To amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to provide for regulation of the manufacture, distribution, and sale of malt beverages; to provide for definitions; to authorize manufacturers of malt beverages to sell or donate malt beverages they produce, subject to certain limitations and conditions; to provide for direct donation of malt beverages by brewers and brewpubs to certain charitable events; to provide that sales for consumption off the premises are not subject to a daily maximum; to permit small brewers to sell a limited quantity of malt beverages at wholesale; to provide for remittance of excise and use taxes on donated malt beverages; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. In Committee
SB34 Public Service Commission; costs incurred by an electric utility as a result of providing electric services to commercial data centers from being included in any rates; prohibit AN ACT To amend Chapter 2 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Public Service Commission, so as to prohibit certain costs incurred by an electric utility as a result of providing electric services to commercial data centers from being included in any rates or charges of such electric utility unless such rates or charges are designed to recover such costs solely from such commercial data centers or are prorated based on electric demand; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. In Committee
SB266 "College Success 529 Expansion Act"; enact AN ACT To amend Article 11 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan, so as to revise the maximum amount of contributions allowed per beneficiary of savings trust accounts for higher education expenses; to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of taxable net income, so as to revise the deduction for contributions to savings trust accounts; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. In Committee
SB271 Elections and Primaries; permanent absentee voter list; provide AN ACT To amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for a permanent absentee voter list; to provide for procedures regarding such list; to provide for maintenance of such list; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. In Committee
SB274 Elections and Primaries; same-day registration and voting; provide AN ACT To amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for same-day registration and voting; to provide for procedures and notices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. In Committee
SB288 Disclosure of Certain Information; certain examinations on an anesthetized or unconscious patient without prior informed consent; prohibit AN ACT To amend Code Section 31-9-6.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure of certain information to persons undergoing certain surgical or diagnostic procedures, failure to comply, exceptions, and regulations establishing standards for implementation, so as to prohibit certain examinations on an anesthetized or unconscious patient without prior informed consent; to provide that informed consent shall be deemed valid consent for other medical personnel under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. In Committee
SR278 Looney, Dr. Mike; recognize A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Mike Looney, Georgia's 2025 Superintendent of the Year; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB273 Minimum Wage; certain provisions regarding the minimum wage law; revise AN ACT To amend Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum wage, so as to revise certain provisions regarding the minimum wage law; to provide for an increase in the minimum wage; to provide for annual minimum wage increases to match the rising cost of living; to provide a credit toward the minimum wage for employers of tipped workers; to eliminate various eligibility exemptions from the minimum wage; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. In Committee
SR290 Risk Assessment; culturally competent risk assessment tools; targeted public health initiatives, and enhanced healthcare interventions; recognize the need A RESOLUTION recognizing the need for culturally competent risk assessment tools, targeted public health initiatives, and enhanced healthcare interventions; and for other purposes. In Committee
SB272 Landlord and Tenant; requiring tenants to provide income information; prohibit AN ACT To amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding landlord and tenant, so as to prohibit landlords from requiring tenants to provide income information; to authorize tenants to withhold rent payments under certain conditions; to provide for liability of landlords; to prohibit certain late fees; to provide for habitability; to prohibit retaliation; to provide for fair housing; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. In Committee
SR258 Georgia Airports Association Day; recognize February 27, 2025 A RESOLUTION recognizing February 27, 2025, as Georgia Airports Association Day; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB246 "Reproductive Freedom Act"; enact AN ACT To amend Chapter 2 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to persons and their rights, so as to provide that natural persons do not include an unborn child and shall not be included in certain population based determinations; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Juvenile Code, so as to provide for exceptions to the notice requirement of a pending abortion to the parent or guardian of an unemancipated minor by a physician or their qualified agent under the "Parental Notification Act"; to amend Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public health and morals, so as to repeal provisions relating to criminal abortion; to amend Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, so as to remove references to abortion; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of education, so as to repeal a reference to abortion; to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to repeal the "Woman's Right to Know Act" and provisions relating to a physician's obligation in performance of abortions; to repeal the power of the Department of Public Health to promulgate and enforce rules and regulations for the licensing of medical facilities where abortion procedures are to be performed; to provide for fundamental reproductive health rights; to prohibit certain state actions; to provide for injunctive relief and damages; to enact the "Reproductive Freedom Act"; to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide for the repeal of the prohibition on the coverage of certain abortions through certain qualified health plans; to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, assistants, and others, so as to repeal a provision relating to criminal abortion; to repeal a provision relating to delegation of certain medical acts to advance practice nurses; to repeal a provision relating to abortions not to be performed by physician assistants; to amend Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employees' insurance and benefits plans, so as to remove the prohibition on coverage of abortions; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to provide that an unborn child with a detectable human heartbeat is not a dependent minor for income tax purposes; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public assistance, so as to provide for abortion care services under Medicaid; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. In Committee
SR249 Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council; commend A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council upon its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB227 Labor and Industrial Relations; protections for freelance workers; provide AN ACT To amend Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to provide protections for freelance workers; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to require a contract between a freelance worker and a hiring party to be in writing; to require certain contractual terms between a freelance worker and a hiring party; to provide for timely payment of freelance workers by hiring parties; to require certain contractual terms between a freelance worker and a hiring party; to prohibit retaliation; to provide for a complaint and information facilitating procedure; to provide for duties, powers, and authority of the Commissioner of Labor; to provide for civil enforcement; to provide for enforcement by the Attorney General; to restrict when provisions or contracts are void; to provide for the Department of Labor to conduct a public awareness outreach campaign; to provide for the department to survey complainants; to require the department to track and collect data and report results; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. In Committee
SR235 Georgia Beverage Association; recognize A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Beverage Association; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR240 Jonesboro Majestic Marching Cardinals; recognize A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Jonesboro Majestic Marching Cardinals; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR214 Sims, Phillip Hampton; condolences A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Phillip Hampton Sims; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR207 General Assembly; appropriate an additional $2 million annually to the Georgia Pregnancy and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program; urge A RESOLUTION urging the General Assembly to appropriate an additional $2 million annually to the Georgia Pregnancy and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program, in lieu of all moneys currently being appropriated to fund crisis pregnancy centers; and for other purposes. In Committee
SR215 Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports; recognize A RESOLUTION recognizing the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports as an industry association for general aviation airports in the State of Georgia and its corporate affiliates; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB196 "Pregnancy Center Fraud Prevention Act"; enact AN ACT To amend Article 3 of Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to perinatal facilities, so as to explicitly prohibit limited services pregnancy centers from engaging in false or misleading advertising about the products or services provided at such centers; to provide for definitions; to provide for enforcement; to provide for notice and procedures; to provide for penalties; to provide for cause of action; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. In Committee
SB188 Georgia Adult and Aging Services Agency; create AN ACT To amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to services for the aging, so as to create the Georgia Adult and Aging Services Agency; to provide for definitions; to provide for the creation of the Georgia Adult and Aging Services Board; to provide for membership, powers, and duties; to provide for an agency executive director; to provide for executive personnel; to provide for transfer of property, personnel, and funding from the Department of Human Services and the Division of Aging Services; to provide for further authorizations; to provide for receipt of funds and appropriations; to provide for an annual report; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. In Committee
SB192 "Georgia Health Insurance Affordability and Consumer Protection Act"; enact AN ACT To amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to require the Department of Insurance to implement a certain insurance affordability program in response to the pending expiration of certain Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act tax credits; to provide for definitions; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. In Committee
SR205 Senator Vincent D. Fort Memorial Intersection; Fulton County; dedicate A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of the Honorable Vincent D. Fort and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes. In Committee
SB190 Parks, Historic Areas, Memorials, and Recreation; certain fee waivers for active duty members of the military, veterans, and family members; provide AN ACT To amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation, so as to provide certain fee waivers for active duty members of the military, veterans, and family members; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. In Committee
SB186 Hospitals and Related Institutions; assisted living communities and personal care homes to enroll as Medicaid providers; permit AN ACT To amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to permit assisted living communities and personal care homes to enroll as Medicaid providers; to provide for development of a model for implementation; to provide for submission of a state plan amendment or waiver, if necessary; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. In Committee
SR206 Binns, Joseph Marion; condolences A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Joseph Marion Binns; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB187 State Income Tax; amount of tax credits available for qualified caregiving expenses; increase AN ACT To amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits for state income tax, so as to increase the amount of tax credits available for qualified caregiving expenses; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. In Committee
SR198 Clayton State University Day; recognize March 4, 2025 A RESOLUTION commending Clayton State University and recognizing March 4, 2025, as Clayton State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB197 "End Public Funding of Misinformation Act"' enact AN ACT To amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to repeal and reserve Article 2, relating to positive alternatives for pregnancy and parenting grant program; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. In Committee
SB174 Conduct of Proceedings in Criminal Trials; legislative intent; provide AN ACT To amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conduct of proceedings in criminal trials, so as to provide for legislative intent; to provide that exceptions to rulings or orders of the court are not necessary; to provide for the preservation of errors; to provide that errors not affecting substantial rights shall be disregarded; to provide that errors affecting substantial rights may be reviewed without the necessity of a preserving objection; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. In Committee
SB159 Criminal Procedure; pretrial proceedings in capital offense cases where the death penalty is sought when the accused has intellectual disability; provide AN ACT To amend Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, so as to provide for pretrial proceedings in capital offense cases where the death penalty is sought when the accused has intellectual disability; to provide for a definition; to provide for notice of intent to claim intellectual disability; to provide for pretrial determination of intellectual disability; to provide for verdicts; to provide for capital case procedures; to provide for reports investigating reversible error; to provide for a standard of review; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. In Committee
SR183 President of the United States; the imposition of tariffs on Mexico and Canada; express strong disagreement A RESOLUTION expressing strong disagreement over the imposition of tariffs on Mexico and Canada by the President of the United States and urging a focus on policies that benefit Georgia's hardworking families and small businesses; and for other purposes. In Committee
SB158 Commission for Blind and Visually Disabled Persons; create AN ACT To amend Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to handicapped persons, so as to create the Commission for Blind and Visually Disabled Persons; to transfer the direction and supervision of the Georgia Industries for the Blind from the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency to the commission; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for the transfer of functions to the commission; to provide for the composition and appointment of commission members; to provide for an executive director; to provide for duties and powers of the commission; to authorize the commission to license blind persons to operate vending facilities; to transfer the oversight of the delivery of deaf-blind services and techniques that lead to maximum independence and employment for individuals with both a hearing and a vision loss to the commission; to provide for an annual report; to provide for a complaint process; to amend Chapter 9 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, so as to establish the role of the commission in facilitating the operation by blind persons and other persons with disabilities of vending facilities on state property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. In Committee
SR170 Clark Atlanta University Day; recognize February 18, 2025 A RESOLUTION recognizing February 18, 2025, as Clark Atlanta University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR172 Zucca, Paul; condolences A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Paul Zucca; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR168 Cohen, Jeffrey; recognize A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jeffrey Cohen; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB134 Education; repeal Chapter 2B, relating to promise scholarship accounts, including both Articles 1 and 2 of said chapter AN ACT To amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to repeal Chapter 2B, relating to promise scholarship accounts, including both Articles 1 and 2 of said chapter, relating to the Georgia Education Savings Authority and the "Georgia Promise Scholarship Act," respectively; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. In Committee
SR149 Shepherd Center; recognize A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Shepherd Center upon its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR167 Recognition of Marriage; only the union of man and woman; repeal -CA A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to repeal the recognition of marriage as only the union of man and woman; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes. In Committee
SR150 Georgia Addiction Counselors Association; commend A RESOLUTION commending the contributions of the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association and its commitment to delivering evidence-based practices to individuals with substance use disorders through recognized standards of education, training, and competencies as it celebrates 45 years of service to Georgia; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB115 Sales and Use Taxes; clothing and school related supplies during the second week of August each year; exempt sales AN ACT To amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to exempt sales of clothing and school related supplies during the second week of August each year; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. In Committee
SB114 General Assembly; certain procedures for redistricting of the General Assembly and congressional districts in this state; provide AN ACT To amend Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the General Assembly, so as to provide certain procedures for redistricting of the General Assembly and congressional districts in this state; to provide for certain hearings, information availability, procedures, and notifications; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. In Committee
SR126 World Refugee Day; recognize February 13, 2025 A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13, 2025, as World Refugee Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR123 Birthright Citizenship; a constitutional right; affirm A RESOLUTION affirming birthright citizenship as a constitutional right; and for other purposes. In Committee
SB92 "Georgia Red Flag Protective Order Act"; enact AN ACT To amend Article 4 Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to enact the "Georgia Red Flag Protective Order Act"; to provide definitions; to provide for risk protection order hearings and issuance; to provide for temporary ex parte risk protection orders; to provide for service of notice; to provide for the termination and extension of orders; to provide for surrender and return of firearms, ammunition, and weapons carry licenses; to provide for the reporting of orders; to provide for penalties and liability; to provide for instructional and informational materials to be produced by the Administrative Office of the Courts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. In Committee
SR120 Davidson, Linda J.; recognize A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Linda J. Davidson upon her retirement; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR110 American Heart Month; recognize February 2025 A RESOLUTION recognizing the rise of cardiovascular disease as the world's leading cause of death and disability and supporting the recognition of February 2025 as American Heart Month; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR100 Fort, Honorable Vincent D.; condolences A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of the Honorable Vincent D. Fort; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR109 2025 Miss Atlanta Competition Winners; congratulate A RESOLUTION congratulating the winners of the 2025 Miss Atlanta Competition; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR111 Blue and White Day; recognize February 10, 2025 A RESOLUTION recognizing February 10, 2025, as Blue and White Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR84 Right to Reproductive Freedom; provide A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that every individual has a fundamental right to reproductive freedom and such right shall not be denied, burdened, or infringed upon unless justified by a compelling state interest; to limit the purpose of a compelling state interest; to provide that the state may regulate the provision of abortion care after fetal viability; to provide for a definition; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes. In Committee
SB67 Income Taxes; income tax credit equal to 20 percent of the federal earned income tax credit; provide AN ACT To amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to provide for an income tax credit equal to 20 percent of the federal earned income tax credit; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. In Committee
SR79 Beasley, Judge Dorothy Toth; condolences A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Judge Dorothy Toth Beasley; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB66 Crimes; persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes of family violence from receiving, possessing, or transporting a firearm; prohibit AN ACT To amend Titles 16 and 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses and to domestic relations, respectively, so as to prohibit persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes of family violence from receiving, possessing, or transporting a firearm and to prohibit persons subject to family violence protective orders from receiving, possessing, or transporting a firearm; to provide for definitions; to provide an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. In Committee
SR65 Foderingham, Allison Adassa; condolences A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Allison Adassa Foderingham; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR64 Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week; recognize February 7 to 14, 2025 A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7 to 14, 2025, as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR66 Hemophilia of Georgia; recognize A RESOLUTION recognizing Hemophilia of Georgia; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR58 Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment; independent nonpartisan commission instead of the General Assembly; provide A RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that legislative and congressional reapportionment be done by an independent nonpartisan commission instead of the General Assembly; to provide for definitions; to provide for the establishment of such commission; to provide for the qualifications and appointment of members of such commission; to provide for the filling of vacancies on the commission; to provide for powers, duties, responsibilities, and resources for such commission; to provide for guidelines for reapportionment; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes. In Committee
SB50 "PeachCare Plus Act of 2025"; enact AN ACT To amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for Medicaid expansion; to provide for the submission of a waiver request, necessary amendments, and other documents; to provide for savings to be deposited into the Indigent Care Trust Fund; to create the Advisory Commission on the PeachCare Plus Program; to provide for members and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative notification and approval; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. In Committee
SR57 Cook, Mr. David A.; recognize A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. David A. Cook for his service to the Georgia State Senate and the State of Georgia as well as congratulating him upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB49 Carrying and Possession of Firearms; offense of making a firearm accessible to a child; establish AN ACT To amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to establish the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions and affirmative defenses; to provide for criminal penalties; to require a notice by certain firearm dealers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. In Committee
SB41 Education; equal athletic opportunities for public school students; provide AN ACT To amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to provide for equal athletic opportunities for public school students; to provide for a cause of action; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. In Committee
SR44 Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week; recognize March 9 to 15, 2025 A RESOLUTION recognizing March 9 to 15, 2025, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB25 Pardons and Paroles; procedures when a person is denied parole after completing certain prerequisites; provide AN ACT To amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grants of pardons, paroles, and other relief, so as to provide for procedures when a person is denied parole after completing certain prerequisites; to provide for a video conference hearing where prospective parolees can be heard and seek information from the board; to provide that the board submit written findings if the tentative parole month is delayed; to provide notice to members of the board when a majority votes to deny or delay release; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. In Committee
SR35 Kendrick Jr., James Leroy; condolences A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James Leroy Kendrick Jr.; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR37 Haythorn, Martha; commend A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Martha Haythorn; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR26 Johnson, Bryce Alan; condolences A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bryce Alan Johnson; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR28 Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta; recognize A RESOLUTION recognizing the 51st anniversary of the Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB18 State Officials; daily expense accounts; revise provisions AN ACT To amend Code Section 45-7-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual salaries of certain state officials and cost-of-living adjustments, so as to revise provisions related to daily expense accounts of members of the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. In Committee
SB19 Brady Law Regulations; purchase or transfer of certain firearms; require a ten-day waiting period AN ACT To amend Part 5 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Brady Law Regulations, so as to require a ten-day waiting period for the purchase or transfer of certain firearms; to provide for exceptions; to provide for criminal penalties; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. In Committee
SR15 Strolling Thunder Day; recognize February 6, 2025 A RESOLUTION recognizing February 6, 2025, as Strolling Thunder Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR12 Thompson, Bruce A.; condolences A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Bruce A. Thompson; and for other purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
Bill Bill Name Motion Vote Date Vote
SB5 Private Review Agents; health insurers to implement and maintain a program that allows for the selective application of reductions in prior authorization requirements; provide Agree To House Substitute: Senate Vote #478 04/04/2025 Yea
SR8 Deputy Brandon Cunningham Memorial Intersection; Paulding County; dedicate Agree To House Substitute: Senate Vote #465 04/04/2025 Yea
HR7 George C. Trulock, Jr. Memorial Highway; Grady County; dedicate Agree To House Amendment To Senate Substitute: Senate Vote #467 04/04/2025 Yea
SB12 Inspection of Public Records; documents and records in the possession of private persons or entities; revise provisions Agree To House Substitute: Senate Vote #490 04/04/2025 Yea
HB68 General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 Adopt Conference Committee Report: Senate Vote #456 04/04/2025 Yea
SB20 Veterinarians; student loan repayment; who practice shelter medicine and in nonprofit pet sterilization clinics; provide; create the State Veterinary Education Board for Shelter Medicine and Pet Sterilization Agree To House Substitute: Senate Vote #450 04/04/2025 Yea
HB136 Income tax; contributions to foster child support organizations; expand tax credit Agree To House Amendment To Senate Substitute: Senate Vote #449 04/04/2025 Yea
HB155 Local government; selection and objection to arbitrators; revise procedures Agree To House Amendment To Senate Substitute As Amended By Am #2: Senate Vote #468 04/04/2025 Yea
HB172 Veterinary education; limits on student loan forgiveness program; provide Passage: Senate Vote #457 04/04/2025 Yea
SB63 "Quality Basic Education Act"; local school systems offer certain exams to home study students; require Agree To House Substitute: Senate Vote #448 04/04/2025 Yea
SB82 "Local Charter School Authorization and Support Act of 2025"; enact Agree To House Substitute: Senate Vote #479 04/04/2025 Yea
HB225 Motor vehicles; enforcement of speeding violations in school zones through automated traffic enforcement safety devices; repeal all laws Passage By Substitute: Senate Vote #455 04/04/2025 Yea
HB222 Criminal procedure; inclusion of certain contact information on bonds and recognizances; require Passage: Senate Vote #458 04/04/2025 Yea
SB85 Grants for Foster Children; a grant program to provide grants to former foster youth who meet eligibility requirements, subject to specific appropriations; establish Agree To House Substitute: Senate Vote #452 04/04/2025 Yea
HB224 Highways, bridges, and ferries; construction or maintenance of roads upon military bases or installations paid for by the United States Department of Defense or other entities; authorize Passage: Senate Vote #484 04/04/2025 Yea
HB235 Georgia Supporting Living Donor Educators Act; enact Passage: Senate Vote #459 04/04/2025 Yea
HB238 Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; create and maintain an at-risk adult training course focusing on officer response to individuals with Alzheimer's disease or dementia Passage: Senate Vote #463 04/04/2025 Yea
HB296 Motor vehicles; presentation of a driver's license in a certain electronic format; provisions Passage As Amended: Senate Vote #483 04/04/2025 Yea
HB296 Motor vehicles; presentation of a driver's license in a certain electronic format; provisions Adoption Of Amendment #2 By The Senator From The 46th: Senate Vote #482 04/04/2025 Nay
HB296 Motor vehicles; presentation of a driver's license in a certain electronic format; provisions Adoption Of Amendment #1 By The Senator From The 42nd: Senate Vote #481 04/04/2025 Yea
SB101 Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy; testing in the newborn screening system; require Agree To House Substitute: Senate Vote #489 04/04/2025 Yea
SB99 Crimes and Offenses; definition of law enforcement officer; provide Agree To House Substitute: Senate Vote #475 04/04/2025 Yea
SB105 Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians; licensed veterinarians and veterinary technicians to practice veterinary teleadvice; authorize Agree To House Substitute: Senate Vote #476 04/04/2025 Yea
SB125 Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors; decouple the sequential order of experience and examination requirements Agree To House Substitute: Senate Vote #470 04/04/2025 Nay
SB132 Insanity and Mental Incapacity; hearing before a court orders an evaluation of the mental competency of an accused person to stand trial; require Agree To House Substitute: Senate Vote #469 04/04/2025 Yea
HB360 Revenue and taxation; rehabilitation of historic structures; revise tax credit Passage As Amended: Senate Vote #460 04/04/2025 Yea
HB352 Georgia Gestational Diabetes Management Act; enact Passage By Substitute: Senate Vote #462 04/04/2025 Yea
HB399 Property; require certain residential landlords to have in-state staff to manage tenant communications Passage By Substitute: Senate Vote #464 04/04/2025 Yea
HB422 State employees' health insurance; include high deductible health plans Passage By Substitute: Senate Vote #461 04/04/2025 Yea
HB443 Game and fish; fees for reef and migratory fish endorsements; provide Passage By Substitute: Senate Vote #486 04/04/2025 Yea
HB491 Game and fish; remove an exception for use of air guns to hunt wildlife Agree To House Amendment To Senate Amendment: Senate Vote #487 04/04/2025 Yea
SB193 State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; establish the adult workforce high school diploma program; authorize Agree To House Substitute: Senate Vote #474 04/04/2025 Yea
SB201 Consumer Transactions; increased consumer protection for homeowners entering into contracts with contractors following natural disasters; provide Agree To House Substitute: Senate Vote #447 04/04/2025 Yea
HB516 State government; authorize county and regional library boards to conduct meetings via teleconference Passage By Substitute: Senate Vote #480 04/04/2025 Yea
SB207 Professions and Businesses; a preclearance process in the licensing of individuals with criminal records who make application to or are investigated by certain licensing boards and commissions; create Agree To House Substitute As Amended: Senate Vote #488 04/04/2025 Yea
SB207 Professions and Businesses; a preclearance process in the licensing of individuals with criminal records who make application to or are investigated by certain licensing boards and commissions; create Agree To House Amendment To Senate Amendment: Senate Vote #487 04/04/2025 Yea
SR231 Officer Jeremy Labonte Memorial Interchange; Fulton County; dedicate Agree To House Substitute: Senate Vote #466 04/04/2025 Yea
SB244 Criminal Proceedings; the award of reasonable attorney's fees and costs in a criminal case to the defendant upon such defendant making a successful motion to disqualify the prosecuting attorney for misconduct in connection with the case; provide Agree To House Substitute: Senate Vote #471 04/04/2025 Nay
SB255 General Assembly; authorization of statutory investigatory powers to certain committees of the General Assembly; codify a process Agree To House Substitute: Senate Vote #451 04/04/2025 Nay
SB291 Special License Plates; establish an "America First" specialty license plate Agree To House Substitute: Senate Vote #472 04/04/2025 Nay
HB651 Motor vehicles; use of automated traffic enforcement safety devices in school zones; revise provisions Passage By Substitute: Senate Vote #454 04/04/2025 Yea
HB651 Motor vehicles; use of automated traffic enforcement safety devices in school zones; revise provisions Adoption Of Amendment #1 By The Senator From The 44th: Senate Vote #453 04/04/2025 Nay
HB652 Motor fuel tax; electricity delivered by certain electric vehicle charging stations; provide exception Passage By Substitute: Senate Vote #485 04/04/2025 Yea
SB298 Judgements and Rulings; certain appellate procedures regarding the denial of sovereign and any other immunity available to the state; provide Agree To House Substitute: Senate Vote #477 04/04/2025 Nay
HB709 Demorest, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for a referendum Local Consent Calendar: Senate Vote #446 04/04/2025 Yea
SB331 City of Winder and the County of Barrow; creating and establishing a joint airport authority; repeal Agree To House Substitute: Senate Vote #473 04/04/2025 Yea
HB819 Jasper County; levy an excise tax Local Consent Calendar: Senate Vote #446 04/04/2025 Yea
HB820 Jasper County; school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption Local Consent Calendar: Senate Vote #446 04/04/2025 Yea
HB836 Coweta County; School District ad valorem tax; raise homestead exemption amounts Local Consent Calendar: Senate Vote #446 04/04/2025 Yea
HB860 Gordon County; school district ad valorem tax; increase homestead exemption for certain residents Local Consent Calendar: Senate Vote #446 04/04/2025 Yea
HB849 Randolph County Airport Authority Act; enact Local Consent Calendar: Senate Vote #446 04/04/2025 Yea
HB838 Newnan, City of; change corporate limits Local Consent Calendar: Senate Vote #446 04/04/2025 Yea
HB127 Education; number of accumulated sick leave days for teachers and other school personnel; increase from three to five Motion For Reconsideration: Senate Vote #443 04/03/2025 Yea
HB14 State symbols; cornbread as official state bread; designate Passage By Substitute: Senate Vote #401 04/02/2025 Yea
HB54 Health; advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants to order home healthcare services; authorize Passage By Substitute: Senate Vote #399 04/02/2025 Yea
HB54 Health; advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants to order home healthcare services; authorize Adoption Of Amendment #2 By The Senator From The 41st: Senate Vote #398 04/02/2025 Yea
HB37 Education; require local school systems to notify employees regarding social security withholdings and eligibility for certain benefits Passage By Substitute: Senate Vote #385 04/02/2025 Yea
HB36 Guardian and ward; revise list of providers who are authorized to participate in the processes for appointment of a guardian for an adult Passage By Substitute: Senate Vote #410 04/02/2025 Yea
HB36 Guardian and ward; revise list of providers who are authorized to participate in the processes for appointment of a guardian for an adult Adoption Of Amendment #1 By The Senator From The 49th: Senate Vote #409 04/02/2025 Yea
HB66 Ad valorem tax; expand definition of rental motor vehicle Motion To Engross: Sb 214, Hb 66, Hb 79, Hb 129, Hb 134, Hb 141, Hb 370, Hb 397, Hb 445, Hb 463, Hb 532, Hb 586, Hb 652: Senate Vote #383 04/02/2025 Nay
HB79 Firearm Safe Handling and Secure Storage Tax Credit Act; enact Motion To Engross: Sb 214, Hb 66, Hb 79, Hb 129, Hb 134, Hb 141, Hb 370, Hb 397, Hb 445, Hb 463, Hb 532, Hb 586, Hb 652: Senate Vote #383 04/02/2025 Nay
HB78 Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; total percentage of funds invested in alternative investments; raise limit Passage: Senate Vote #427 04/02/2025 Yea
HB105 Public officers and employees; increase indemnification award of certain state public school personnel in the event of death Passage By Substitute: Senate Vote #386 04/02/2025 Yea
HB127 Education; number of accumulated sick leave days for teachers and other school personnel; increase from three to five Passage By Substitute: Senate Vote #442 04/02/2025 Nay
HB127 Education; number of accumulated sick leave days for teachers and other school personnel; increase from three to five Motion To Table: Senate Vote #441 04/02/2025 Yea
HB127 Education; number of accumulated sick leave days for teachers and other school personnel; increase from three to five Motion To Reconsider The Motion To Resolve Debate: Senate Vote #440 04/02/2025 Yea
HB127 Education; number of accumulated sick leave days for teachers and other school personnel; increase from three to five Shall The Ruling Of The Chair Be Sustained: Senate Vote #439 04/02/2025 Nay
HB127 Education; number of accumulated sick leave days for teachers and other school personnel; increase from three to five Motion To Resolve Debate: Senate Vote #438 04/02/2025 Nay
HB127 Education; number of accumulated sick leave days for teachers and other school personnel; increase from three to five Shall The Ruling Of The Chair Be Sustained: Senate Vote #437 04/02/2025 Nay
HB127 Education; number of accumulated sick leave days for teachers and other school personnel; increase from three to five Motion To Table: Senate Vote #435 04/02/2025 Yea
HB127 Education; number of accumulated sick leave days for teachers and other school personnel; increase from three to five Motion To Remove From The Table: Senate Vote #434 04/02/2025 Nay
HB134 Sales and use tax; manufactured homes; revise and expand exemption Motion To Engross: Sb 214, Hb 66, Hb 79, Hb 129, Hb 134, Hb 141, Hb 370, Hb 397, Hb 445, Hb 463, Hb 532, Hb 586, Hb 652: Senate Vote #383 04/02/2025 Nay
HB131 Self-service storage facilities; revise advertisement requirements before an owner can enforce an owner's lien Passage By Substitute: Senate Vote #428 04/02/2025 Yea
HB129 Ad valorem tax; bona fide conservation use property; remove a limitation on leased property as to certain entities Passage By Substitute: Senate Vote #387 04/02/2025 Yea
HB129 Ad valorem tax; bona fide conservation use property; remove a limitation on leased property as to certain entities Motion To Engross: Sb 214, Hb 66, Hb 79, Hb 129, Hb 134, Hb 141, Hb 370, Hb 397, Hb 445, Hb 463, Hb 532, Hb 586, Hb 652: Senate Vote #383 04/02/2025 Nay
HB141 Revenue and taxation; allow businesses and practitioners to provide affidavits of certified public accountants in lieu of tax returns Motion To Engross: Sb 214, Hb 66, Hb 79, Hb 129, Hb 134, Hb 141, Hb 370, Hb 397, Hb 445, Hb 463, Hb 532, Hb 586, Hb 652: Senate Vote #383 04/02/2025 Nay
HB148 Public Accountancy Act off 2025; enact Passage: Senate Vote #411 04/02/2025 Yea
SB40 Secondary Metals Recyclers; the definition of the term "used, detached catalytic converters" to said article; provide for applicability Agree To House Substitute As Amended: Senate Vote #415 04/02/2025 Yea
HB156 Transportation, Department of; authority over vertiports; provide Passage As Amended: Senate Vote #432 04/02/2025 Yea
HB177 Domestic relations; protection for household pets in both family violence and dating violence protective orders; provide Passage: Senate Vote #431 04/02/2025 Yea
HB179 Appellate practice; digital recording of certain trial proceedings; provide Passage By Substitute: Senate Vote #390 04/02/2025 Yea
HB176 Appeal and error; judgments deemed directly appealable; change a provision Passage: Senate Vote #425 04/02/2025 Yea
HB180 Probate courts; modify certain requirements for probate judges Passage: Senate Vote #391 04/02/2025 Yea
HB197 Insurance; health care provider to respond to a private review agent or utility review entity's attempt to discuss the patient's care; detail the effort Passage By Substitute: Senate Vote #433 04/02/2025 Yea
SB93 "Georgia Early Literacy Act"; the three-cuing system from inclusion in high-quality instructional materials or structured literacy; prohibit Agree To House Substitute: Senate Vote #417 04/02/2025 Yea
HB266 Income tax; exempt income received as personal compensation for full-time duty in the active military service of the United States Agree To House Amendment To Senate Substitute As Amended: Senate Vote #412 04/02/2025 Yea
HB233 State symbols; Brunswick stew as the official state stew; designate Passage By Substitute: Senate Vote #403 04/02/2025 Yea
HB233 State symbols; Brunswick stew as the official state stew; designate Adoption Of Amendment #1 By The Senator From The 19th: Senate Vote #402 04/02/2025 Nay
HB253 Ethan's Law; enact Passage By Substitute: Senate Vote #422 04/02/2025 Yea
HB325 Domestic relations; Protective Order Registry; revise certain definitions Passage: Senate Vote #393 04/02/2025 Yea
HB308 Motor vehicles; operation of miniature on-road vehicles on certain highways; provide Passage As Amended: Senate Vote #420 04/02/2025 Yea
HB308 Motor vehicles; operation of miniature on-road vehicles on certain highways; provide Adoption Of The Amendment By The Sen From The 32nd As Amended: Senate Vote #419 04/02/2025 Yea
HB339 Motor vehicles; exempt ride share drivers or ride share network services from definition of motor carrier Passage: Senate Vote #421 04/02/2025 Yea
HB370 Ad valorem tax; school districts; state-wide base year homestead exemption; provisions Passage By Substitute: Senate Vote #426 04/02/2025 Yea
HB370 Ad valorem tax; school districts; state-wide base year homestead exemption; provisions Motion To Engross: Sb 214, Hb 66, Hb 79, Hb 129, Hb 134, Hb 141, Hb 370, Hb 397, Hb 445, Hb 463, Hb 532, Hb 586, Hb 652: Senate Vote #383 04/02/2025 Nay
HB371 Quality Basic Education Act; state's maximum authorization of capital outlay funding; provide for an increase Passage By Substitute: Senate Vote #396 04/02/2025 Yea
HB398 Food, drugs, and cosmetics; authorize production and sale of cottage food items with certain exemptions, requirements, and disclosures Passage: Senate Vote #395 04/02/2025 Yea
HB397 Elections; allow municipalities to opt in to providing advance voting on Saturdays for municipal elections Passage By Substitute: Senate Vote #394 04/02/2025 Nay
HB397 Elections; allow municipalities to opt in to providing advance voting on Saturdays for municipal elections Motion To Engross: Sb 214, Hb 66, Hb 79, Hb 129, Hb 134, Hb 141, Hb 370, Hb 397, Hb 445, Hb 463, Hb 532, Hb 586, Hb 652: Senate Vote #383 04/02/2025 Nay
HB445 Ad valorem tax; language required to be included in notices of current assessment; revise Motion To Engross: Sb 214, Hb 66, Hb 79, Hb 129, Hb 134, Hb 141, Hb 370, Hb 397, Hb 445, Hb 463, Hb 532, Hb 586, Hb 652: Senate Vote #383 04/02/2025 Nay
  Committee Position Rank
Detail Georgia Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee 8
Detail Georgia Senate Retirement Committee 7
Detail Georgia Senate Transportation Committee 8
Detail Georgia Senate Veterans, Military and Homeland Security Committee Secretary 3
State District Chamber Party Status Start Date End Date
GA Georgia Senate District 14 Senate Democrat In Office 01/09/2023
GA Georgia House District 051 House Democrat Out of Office 01/14/2019 01/16/2024