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Vote Smart provides easy access to congressional and state voting records and maintains a collection of key votes grouped by issue. Vote Smart uses the following criteria to select key votes:
- The vote should be helpful in portraying how a member stands on a particular issue
- The vote should be clear for any person to understand
- The vote has received media attention
- The vote was passed or defeated by a very close margin
- Occasionally, if a specific bill is consistently inquired about on the Voter's Research Hotline, the vote will be added
Vote Smart provides a summary of the version of the bill text associated with each selected key vote. Our summaries are written by Vote Smart's staff and interns, who adhere to our strict policies and procedures in order to guarantee absolute impartiality and accuracy. They do not necessarily reflect the content of the final version of the bill, but rather the version voted on in that stage. While many procedural votes take place before a full chamber vote, our voting stages reflect the final reading of each chamber vote. Each key vote selection is reviewed by the project's community of advisors, who are political scientists and journalists from all fifty states.
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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 17, 2022 | GA | SB 457 | Specifies New Commission Districts | Bill Passed - House (97 - 63) |
| Feb. 17, 2022 | GA | SB 369 | Requires Board of Education Member Elections Be Nonpartisan | Bill Passed - House (95 - 61) |
| Feb. 17, 2022 | GA | SB 458 | Amends Description of Richmond County School Board Districts | Bill Passed - House (97 - 63) |
| Feb. 17, 2022 | GA | SB 331 | Limits Labor Regulations by Local Governments | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 21) |
| Feb. 14, 2022 | GA | HB 1134 | Authorizes the Attorney General to Prosecute Gang Activity | Bill Passed - House (101 - 56) |
| Feb. 10, 2022 | GA | SB 458 | Amends Description of Richmond County School Board Districts | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 22) |
| Feb. 10, 2022 | GA | SB 457 | Specifies New Commission Districts | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 22) |
| Feb. 3, 2022 | GA | HB 218 | Requires the State to Recognize Gun Carry Permits from Other States | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (96 - 70) |
| Feb. 2, 2022 | GA | SB 369 | Requires Board of Education Member Elections Be Nonpartisan | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 21) |
| Jan. 25, 2022 | GA | SR 363 | Authorizes Constitutional Referendum on Limiting Voting Rights to U.S. Citizens | Motion Agreed - Senate (33 - 18) |
| Nov. 15, 2021 | GA | SB 1 | Amends State Legislative Districts | Bill Passed - House (96 - 70) |
| Nov. 9, 2021 | GA | SB 1 | Amends State Legislative Districts | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 21) |
| March 31, 2021 | GA | SB 195 | Amends Hemp Farming Laws | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (43 - 9) |
| March 31, 2021 | GA | HB 286 | Prohibits Local Police Departments from Reducing Annual Police Budgets | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (100 - 73) |
| March 29, 2021 | GA | HB 150 | Prohibits State and Local Governments From Restricting Use of Fossil Fuels | Bill Passed - House (107 - 52) |
| March 29, 2021 | GA | HB 218 | Requires the State to Recognize Gun Carry Permits from Other States | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 18) |
| March 25, 2021 | GA | SB 202 | Amends Election Laws | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 20) |
| March 25, 2021 | GA | SB 28 | Authorizes Reform of Juvenile Justice System | (123 - 46) |
| March 25, 2021 | GA | SB 202 | Amends Election Laws | Bill Passed - House (100 - 74) |
| March 25, 2021 | GA | HB 286 | Prohibits Local Police Departments from Reducing Annual Police Budgets | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 15) |
| March 22, 2021 | GA | SB 9 | Establishes a New Judicial Court Called the Columbia Judicial Circuit | Bill Passed - House (96 - 70) |
| March 22, 2021 | GA | HB 150 | Prohibits State and Local Governments From Restricting Use of Fossil Fuels | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 15) |
| March 17, 2021 | GA | HB 112 | Establishes COVID-19 Liability Protections for Businesses | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 17) |
| March 10, 2021 | GA | HB 684 | Establishes a Board of Elections and Registration Procedures for Troup County | Bill Passed - House (140 - 15) |
| March 10, 2021 | GA | HB 682 | Establishes the Board of Elections and Registration Procedures for Pickens County | Bill Passed - House (140 - 15) |
| March 10, 2021 | GA | HB 683 | Restructures the Powers and Duties of the Pickens County Board of Elections | Bill Passed - House (140 - 15) |
| March 8, 2021 | GA | SB 241 | Limits Absentee Voting to Individuals 65 and Older | (29 - 20) |
| March 8, 2021 | GA | HB 520 | Amends Laws Related to Promotion and Deployment of Broadband Services | Bill Failed - House (51 - 108) |
| March 5, 2021 | GA | SB 200 | Authorizes Businesses and Religious Operations to Continue During the Pandemic | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 19) |
| March 1, 2021 | GA | HB 531 | Limits Absentee and Early Voting and Implements Election Reforms | Bill Passed - House (97 - 72) |
| Feb. 25, 2021 | GA | HB 218 | Requires the State to Recognize Gun Carry Permits from Other States | Bill Passed - House (103 - 69) |
| Feb. 24, 2021 | GA | SB 89 | Establishes a New Position at the State Board of Elections | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 18) |
| Feb. 23, 2021 | GA | SB 40 | Requires County Officials Count Ballots 8 Days Before an Election | (53 - 0) |
| Feb. 23, 2021 | GA | SB 184 | Requires that Voting Records be Updated Within 30 Days After an Election | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 15) |
| Feb. 23, 2021 | GA | SB 67 | Requires Photo ID For Absentee Ballots Applications | (35 - 18) |
| Feb. 18, 2021 | GA | SB 46 | Specifies Who is Able to Administer a COVID-19 Vaccination | Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 3) |
| Feb. 16, 2021 | GA | HB 146 | Authorizes Paid Parental Leave for Eligible State and Local Board of Education Employees | Bill Passed - House (155 - 2) |
| Feb. 9, 2021 | GA | HB 112 | Establishes COVID-19 Liability Protections for Businesses | Bill Passed - House (99 - 68) |
| June 26, 2020 | GA | HB 914 | Authorizes Expedited Licensure Former or Current Military Service Members | Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 10) |
| June 26, 2020 | GA | SB 402 | Prohibits the Use of "Unsecured Judicial Release" | Bill Passed - House (99 - 68) |
| June 25, 2020 | GA | SB 211 | Requires Clear Product Labeling on Plant-Based Meat Alternatives | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (43 - 8) |
| June 24, 2020 | GA | SB 288 | Authorizes Record Restriction for Certain Misdemeanor and Conditional Discharges | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (46 - 0) |
| June 23, 2020 | GA | HB 426 | Increase Penalties for Bias-Motivated Crime | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (127 - 38) |
| June 23, 2020 | GA | HB 838 | Increases Penalties for Crimes Against Police, Firefighters, and Paramedics | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (92 - 74) |
| June 23, 2020 | GA | HB 426 | Increase Penalties for Bias-Motivated Crime | Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 6) |
| June 23, 2020 | GA | HB 879 | Authorizes Retailers to Deliver Alcohol to Residents | Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 9) |
| June 23, 2020 | GA | HB 838 | Increases Penalties for Crimes Against Police, Firefighters, and Paramedics | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 20) |
| June 18, 2020 | GA | HB 545 | Reduces Statute of Limitations for Certain Nuisance Lawsuits | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 21) |
| March 12, 2020 | GA | HB 792 | Amends the 2020 Fiscal Year Budget to Appropriate Funds to Combat COVID-19 | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (53 - 1) |
| March 12, 2020 | GA | SB 463 | Amends Election Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 19) |
| March 12, 2020 | GA | HB 720 | Extends Use of Ankle Monitors for Sex Offenders | Bill Passed - House (98 - 63) |
| March 10, 2020 | GA | HB 879 | Authorizes Retailers to Deliver Alcohol to Residents | Bill Passed - House (110 - 54) |
| March 10, 2020 | GA | SB 386 | Expands State-Funded Private School Scholarships for Students with Learning Disabilities | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 22) |
| Feb. 3, 2020 | GA | SR 554 | Expresses Support for Iranian People | Resolution Passed - Senate (31 - 17) |
| Jan. 28, 2020 | GA | HB 444 | Limits State Funding for Dual Enrollment | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 18) |
| Jan. 16, 2020 | GA | HB 276 | Establishes an Online Sales Tax | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (40 - 9) |
| Jan. 16, 2020 | GA | HB 276 | Establishes an Online Sales Tax | Conference Report Adopted - House (111 - 54) |
| April 2, 2019 | GA | HB 324 | Authorizes Sale of Medical Marijuana Oil | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (34 - 20) |
| April 2, 2019 | GA | HB 470 | Requires DNA Collection From Those Charged with a Felony as a First Offender | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (126 - 29) |
| April 2, 2019 | GA | SB 15 | Requires Schools to Perform Certain Threat Assessments | Bill Passed - House (110 - 56) |
| March 29, 2019 | GA | HB 481 | Prohibits Abortion After a Fetal Heartbeat is Detected | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (92 - 78) |
| March 29, 2019 | GA | HB 321 | Amends Transparency Regulation Related To The Hospital Medicaid Financing Program | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (107 - 61) |
| March 29, 2019 | GA | SB 128 | Requires Online Retailers to Collect Sales Taxes | Bill Passed - House (94 - 74) |
| March 29, 2019 | GA | HB 345 | Establishes Rights for Pregnant Inmates | Bill Passed - Senate (52 - 1) |
| March 28, 2019 | GA | HB 346 | Prohibits Retaliation By A Landlord Against A Tenant For Taking Certain Actions | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 16) |
| March 28, 2019 | GA | SB 131 | Expands State Control over the Atlanta Airport | Bill Passed - House (104 - 70) |
| March 26, 2019 | GA | HB 83 | Requires Recess for Students in Kindergarten Through Fifth Grade | Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 4) |
| March 26, 2019 | GA | SB 83 | Authorizes Biblical Classes be Taught in High Schools | Bill Passed - House (122 - 44) |
| March 25, 2019 | GA | SB 106 | Authorizes Governor to Pursue Medicaid Waivers | Bill Passed - House (104 - 67) |
| March 22, 2019 | GA | HB 481 | Prohibits Abortion After a Fetal Heartbeat is Detected | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 18) |
| March 7, 2019 | GA | HB 426 | Establishes Penalties for Hate Crimes | Bill Passed - House (96 - 64) |
| March 7, 2019 | GA | HB 481 | Prohibits Abortion After a Fetal Heartbeat is Detected | Bill Passed - House (93 - 73) |
| March 7, 2019 | GA | HB 444 | Limits State Funding for Dual Enrollment | Bill Passed - House (99 - 72) |
| March 7, 2019 | GA | HB 545 | Reduces Statute of Limitations for Certain Nuisance Lawsuits | Bill Passed - House (107 - 58) |
| March 7, 2019 | GA | SB 131 | Expands State Control over the Atlanta Airport | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 22) |
| March 5, 2019 | GA | HB 324 | Authorizes Sale of Medical Marijuana Oil | Bill Passed - House (123 - 40) |
| Feb. 26, 2019 | GA | SB 106 | Authorizes Governor to Pursue Medicaid Waivers | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 20) |
| March 29, 2018 | GA | HB 673 | Prohibits Use of Handheld Technology While Driving | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (144 - 18) |
| Feb. 23, 2018 | GA | SB 375 | Authorizes Child-Placement Agencies to Deny Services Based on Religion | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 19) |
| Feb. 13, 2018 | GA | SB 17 | Authorizes Restaurants to Sell Alcohol Earlier on Sundays | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 18) |
| March 30, 2017 | GA | HB 280 | Authorizes Concealed Carry on College Campuses | Bill Passed - House (96 - 70) |
| March 1, 2017 | GA | HB 51 | Classifies University Staff as Mandated Reporters | Bill Passed - House (115 - 55) |
| Feb. 22, 2017 | GA | HB 37 | Prohibits State Funding for Sanctuary Campuses | Bill Passed - House (112 - 57) |
| March 23, 2016 | GA | SB 323 | Increases Deadline for Disclosure of Records of Intercollegiate Sports Programs | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 22) |
| March 16, 2016 | GA | HB 757 | Authorizes Religious Officials to Decline to Perform Certain Ceremonies | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 18) |
| March 16, 2016 | GA | HB 757 | Authorizes Religious Officials to Decline to Perform Certain Ceremonies | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (104 - 65) |
| March 14, 2016 | GA | HB 555 | Establishes Regulations Regarding Records of Juvenile Petitions for Abortion | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 17) |
| March 11, 2016 | GA | HB 859 | Authorizes Concealed Carry of Firearms at Institutions of Higher Education | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 17) |
| Feb. 29, 2016 | GA | SR 675 | Establishes English as the Official Language of the State of Georgia | Resolution Passed - Senate (39 - 14) |
| Feb. 29, 2016 | GA | SB 6 | Establishes Driving Safety Cards for Certain Immigrants | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 17) |
| Feb. 26, 2016 | GA | HB 951 | Establishes Tax Exemptions for Certain Purchases | Bill Passed - House (127 - 22) |
| Feb. 26, 2016 | GA | HB 781 | Prohibits Undocumented Immigrants from Serving on Local Governing Bodies | Bill Passed - House (93 - 50) |
| Feb. 22, 2016 | GA | HB 859 | Authorizes Concealed Carry at Postsecondary Education Institutions | Bill Passed - House (113 - 59) |
| Feb. 19, 2016 | GA | HB 757 | Authorizes Religious Officials to Decline to Perform Certain Ceremonies | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 14) |
| Feb. 17, 2016 | GA | HB 555 | Establishes Regulations Regarding Records of Juvenile Petitions for Abortion | Bill Passed - House (119 - 51) |
| Feb. 11, 2016 | GA | SB 308 | Authorizes Grants to Pregnancy Resource Centers | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 16) |
| April 2, 2015 | GA | HB 202 | Establishes Vehicle Manufacturer Headquarter License Plates | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (33 - 22) |
| April 2, 2015 | GA | SB 127 | Exempts Certain Public Officials from Late Filing Fees | Conference Report Rejected - Senate (22 - 33) |
| April 2, 2015 | GA | SB 94 | Amends Certain Law Enforcement Procedures | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (100 - 65) |
| March 31, 2015 | GA | HB 110 | Authorizes and Regulates the Sale of Consumer Fireworks | Amendment Adopted - House (134 - 41) |