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Democratic
· Representative
David Sampson
Represents District 153 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Democrats
86%
on 105 party-line votes · House Democrats median 92%
Cast a vote
89%
Yea or Nay on 1,024 of 1,146 roll calls · House median 96%
Their bills that became law
9 of 14
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 47.5
Roll calls on record
1,146
2025-2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 10, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 2025-2026 Regular Session.
How David Sampson votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where David Sampson sits in the House
Each dot is one member of the House, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. David Sampson is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
15 of 105 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
SB616 · Fulton County; written consent for the creation of community improvement districts; provide
In plain English Requires written consent for creating community improvement districts in unincorporated Fulton County.
Supplemental Local Calendar : House Vote #857 · 2026-04-02 · Passed 94–75 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB614 · City of Hampton; homestead exemption; ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes; provide
Supplemental Local Calendar : House Vote #857 · 2026-04-02 · Passed 94–75 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB620 · State Court of Barrow County; a full-time solicitor-general; provide
In plain English Requires the Barrow County State Court to have a full-time solicitor-general with a specified salary and assistant solicitors-general.
Supplemental Local Calendar : House Vote #857 · 2026-04-02 · Passed 94–75 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB621 · "Barrow County Public Facilities Authority Act"; enact
In plain English Creates the Barrow County Public Facilities Authority to issue revenue bonds and manage public facilities in Barrow County.
Supplemental Local Calendar : House Vote #857 · 2026-04-02 · Passed 94–75 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1277 · Conservation and natural resources; increase project cost threshold for public roads or airports requiring environmental evaluations
In plain English Increases the project cost threshold for public roads or airports that require environmental evaluations.
Agree To Senate Substitute: House Vote #873 · 2026-04-02 · Passed 122–50 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB601 · Atlanta Board of Education; residency limitations on qualifications for employment of the executive assistant to the board, chief financial officer, and internal auditor; remove
In plain English Removes residency requirements for Atlanta school board positions including executive assistant, chief financial officer, and internal auditor.
Supplemental Local Calendar : House Vote #857 · 2026-04-02 · Passed 94–75 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB619 · Board of Education of Hancock County; the description of the education districts; change
In plain English Changes the description of education districts for Hancock County's Board of Education.
Supplemental Local Calendar : House Vote #857 · 2026-04-02 · Passed 94–75 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB627 · City of Dallas; ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes; provide a homestead exemption
Supplemental Local Calendar : House Vote #857 · 2026-04-02 · Passed 94–75 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1020 · Judicial Retirement System; payment of monthly retirement benefits for creditable service as a district attorney at the age of 65 years; provide
Agree To Senate Substitute: House Vote #770 · 2026-03-25 · Passed 100–55 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB150 · Combating Threats from China Act of 2025 – Higher Education; enact
Agree To Senate Substitute: House Vote #409 · 2025-04-04 · Passed 98–64 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
SB8 · Courts; arrest warrant requirements when juvenile courts are acting as courts of inquiry; provide
Passage: House Vote #348 · 2025-03-31 · Failed 79–87
SB68 · Civil Practice; substantive and comprehensive revision of provisions regarding civil practice, evidentiary matters, damages, and liability in tort actions; provide
Passage: House Vote #290 · 2025-03-20 · Passed 91–82
SB513 · "Every Day Counts Act"; enact
Passage: House Vote #843 · 2026-04-02 · Failed 80–90
HB1324 · Crimes and offenses; possessing a silencer; repeal prohibition
Passage: House Vote #665 · 2026-03-06 · Passed 87–76
HB717 · Medical Practice Act; regulation of the administration of psychedelic-assisted treatment and therapy; provide
In plain English Allows the state to regulate and license clinics that provide psychedelic-assisted treatment and therapy under medical supervision.
Passage: House Vote #586 · 2026-03-03 · Failed 73–88
Republicans they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Marcus WiedowerRepublican · District 121 · 35 shared contested votes
46%
Mandi BallingerRepublican · District 23 · 64 shared contested votes
38%
Bill WerkheiserRepublican · District 157 · 141 shared contested votes
37%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (122 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills David Sampson was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced14
Out of committee11
Passed one chamber10
Passed both chambers9
Became law9
Never left committee3
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 47.5 bills that became law this session.
Chehaw Park Authority; extend existence of authority
In plain English Extends the existence of the Chehaw Park Authority.
Official synopsis: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Chehaw Park Authority, approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 4515), as amended, particularly by an Act approved July 29, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 4056), so as to extend…
Became lawEffective Date 2026-05-12 · 2026-05-12
Sharper, Dexter L.; expressing gratitude for his many years of dedicated service to the citizens of the State of Georgia; recognize
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the honorable service of Dexter L. Sharper and expressing gratitude for his many years of dedicated service to the citizens of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Became lawHouse Read and Adopted · 2026-03-25
Men and women of the United States Armed Forces; honoring the courage, service, and sacrifice; honor
A RESOLUTION honoring the courage, service, and sacrifice of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces; and for other purposes.
Became lawHouse Read and Adopted · 2026-03-18
Abundant Life Full Gospel Baptist Church; occasion of its anniversary; recognize
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Abundant Life Full Gospel Baptist Church on the occasion of its anniversary; and for other purposes.
Became lawHouse Read and Adopted · 2026-03-18
Middleton, Nakira; professionally known as Kiki Chanel; outstanding contributions to broadcasting and community engagement; commend
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nakira Middleton, professionally known as Kiki Chanel, for her outstanding contributions to broadcasting and community engagement; and for other purposes.
Became lawHouse Read and Adopted · 2026-03-03
Community Affairs, Department of; ensure that Rosenwald Schools are treated as historic properties
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-3-58 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers, duties, and authority of the Department of Community Affairs and historic preservation grant program, so as to ensure that Rosenwald Schools are treated…
Out of committeeHouse Committee Favorably Reported · 2026-03-03
Omega Day at the Georgia State Capitol; February 10, 2026; recognize
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 10, 2026, as Omega Day at the Georgia State Capitol; and for other purposes.
Became lawHouse Read and Adopted · 2026-01-29
Albany-Dougherty County Day at the capitol; February 11, 2026; commending the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, and inviting community partners and leadership to be recognized by the Georgia House of Representatives; recognize
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11, 2026, as Albany-Dougherty County Day at the capitol, commending the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, and inviting community partners and leadership to be recognized by the Georgia House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
Became lawHouse Read and Adopted · 2026-01-28
Hate-Free Heroes Act; enact
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment and training of peace officers, so as to prohibit individuals who have been members of hate groups from serving in law…
Not out of committeeHouse Second Readers · 2026-01-12
Education Impact Transparency Act; enact
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Board of Education, so as to require the Georgia Department of Education to complete a study within…
Not out of committeeHouse Second Readers · 2026-01-12
Albany-Dougherty Inner City Authority Act; enact
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Albany-Dougherty Inner City Authority, approved March 30, (Ga. L. 1977, p. 4220), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 4, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3954), so as to restate the…
Passed one chamberSenate Read and Referred · 2025-03-11
House of Representatives; the American Dream belongs to all of us; affirm
A RESOLUTION affirming that the American Dream belongs to all of us; and for other purposes.
Not out of committeeHouse Second Readers · 2025-02-28
Sagers, Richard B.; condolences
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Richard B. Sagers; and for other purposes.
Became lawHouse Read and Adopted · 2025-02-19
Omega Day at the state capitol; February 11, 2025; recognize
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11, 2025, as Omega Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
Became lawHouse Read and Adopted · 2025-02-06
“In plain English” lines are written by ThePolitibase with AI (Claude), from the official synopsis only; the synopsis is the authoritative text. Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
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HB1409 · 2026-04-03
Domestic relations; revise mandated reporting of child abuse (Agree To Senate Substitute: House Vote #880)
SB33 · 2026-04-03
"Georgia Hemp Farming Act"; total THC concentration of consumable hemp products; provide limits (Agree To Senate Amend To House Sub: House Vote #879)
HB651 · 2026-04-03
Motor vehicles; use of automated traffic enforcement safety devices in school zones; revise provisions (Agree To Senate Amend To Ham To Ssub: House Vote #878)
HB350 · 2026-04-03
Domestic relations; safe places for newborns; revise provisions (Agree To Senate Substitute: House Vote #877)
HB413 · 2026-04-02
Agriculture; prohibit local ordinances that prohibit operation of mobile sawmills on agricultural land (Agree To Senate Substitute: House Vote #861)
SB556 · 2026-04-02
HOPE Scholarship; the inclusion of advanced placement and international baccalaureate fine arts courses in the calculation of grade point averages; provide (Passage: House Vote #842)
SB625 · 2026-04-02
City of Decatur Public Facilities Authority; a referendum for issuing revenue bonds for certain projects requested by the City Schools of Decatur; require (Local Calendar : House Vote #846)
HB334 · 2026-04-02
Sickle Cell Disease Protection Act; enact (Agree To Senate Substitute: House Vote #867)
SB622 · 2026-04-02
City of Tucker; annexation of certain territory into the boundaries of the city; provide (Local Calendar : House Vote #846)
HB445 · 2026-04-02
Ad valorem tax; language required to be included in notices of current assessment; revise (Agree To Senate Sub As Am: House Vote #838)
HB1161 · 2026-04-02
Motor vehicles; proper operation upon approach by an authorized emergency vehicle or by a law enforcement vehicle for purposes of a traffic stop; provide (Agree To Senate Sub As Am: House Vote #864)
SB618 · 2026-04-02
Municipal Court of the City of Decatur; the assessment and collection of a technology fee; authorize (Local Calendar : House Vote #846)
SB627 · 2026-04-02
City of Dallas; ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes; provide a homestead exemption (Supplemental Local Calendar : House Vote #857)
SB627 · 2026-04-02
City of Dallas; ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes; provide a homestead exemption (Sb614 & Sb627 Recon: House Vote #858)
SB619 · 2026-04-02
Board of Education of Hancock County; the description of the education districts; change (Supplemental Local Calendar : House Vote #857)
SB601 · 2026-04-02
Atlanta Board of Education; residency limitations on qualifications for employment of the executive assistant to the board, chief financial officer, and internal auditor; remove (Supplemental Local Calendar : House Vote #857)
HB1277 · 2026-04-02
Conservation and natural resources; increase project cost threshold for public roads or airports requiring environmental evaluations (Agree To Senate Substitute: House Vote #873)
SB76 · 2026-04-02
License Plates; specialty license plate benefitting the Georgia Veterans Service Foundation; establish (Passage: House Vote #839)
SB76 · 2026-04-02
License Plates; specialty license plate benefitting the Georgia Veterans Service Foundation; establish (Agree To Senate Amend To House Sub: House Vote #870)
SB621 · 2026-04-02
"Barrow County Public Facilities Authority Act"; enact (Supplemental Local Calendar : House Vote #857)
SB503 · 2026-04-02
Insurance; rental home marketplace guarantees from the definition of property insurance; exempt (Agree To Senate Amend To House Sub: House Vote #850)
SB620 · 2026-04-02
State Court of Barrow County; a full-time solicitor-general; provide (Supplemental Local Calendar : House Vote #857)
HB1129 · 2026-04-02
Local government; designation of enterprise zones; provisions (Agree To Senate Substitute: House Vote #868)
HB1247 · 2026-04-02
Georgia Bureaucratic Deference Elimination Act; enact (Am 62 0077: House Vote #853)
HB1247 · 2026-04-02
Georgia Bureaucratic Deference Elimination Act; enact (Agree To Senate Sub As Am: House Vote #854)
HB1567 · 2026-04-02
Quitman, City of; transfer of all legal rights, privileges, and assets to Brooks County; provide (Remove From Local Cal/vote Separately: House Vote #845)
SB411 · 2026-04-02
Professions and Businesses; dry needling to be performed by certain licensed professionals; provide (Passage: House Vote #855)
SB440 · 2026-04-02
Department of Public Health; provisions relative to duties or functions; modernize and update (Passage: House Vote #847)
HB463 · 2026-04-02
Ad valorem tax; certain senior citizens who volunteer with local governments; provide homestead exemption (Agree To Senate Sub As Am: House Vote #849)
HB1344 · 2026-04-02
Georgia Insurance Affordability and Claims Integrity Act; enact (Agree To Senate Substitute: House Vote #860)
SB52 · 2026-04-02
"Timberlands Recovery, Exemption, and Earnings Stability (TREES) Act"; enact (Passage: House Vote #872)
HB1283 · 2026-04-02
Family Justice Center Act; enact (Agree To Senate Amendment: House Vote #834)
HB506 · 2026-04-02
Social services; Medicaid coverage for tobacco cessation treatments; provide (Agree To Senate Substitute: House Vote #835)
HB466 · 2026-04-02
State symbols; marsh tacky horse as official Georgia heritage horse breed; designate (Agree To Senate Substitute: House Vote #863)
HB297 · 2026-04-02
Ad valorem tax; define multipurpose off-highway vehicle; provisions (Agree To Senate Sub As Am: House Vote #841)
HB1534 · 2026-04-02
Chatham County; State Court; provide additional judge (Supplemental Local Calendar #2: House Vote #871)
HB974 · 2026-04-02
General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 (Adopt Ccr: House Vote #876)
HB1116 · 2026-04-02
Homeownership Opportunity and Market Equalization Act of 2026; enact (Agree To Senate Sub As Am: House Vote #848)
HB1075 · 2026-04-02
Sexual offenses; modify penalty for offenders previously convicted of the offense of trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude (Agree To Senate Substitute: House Vote #875)
HB659 · 2026-04-02
Health; rural assistance; expand medical education funding and the service cancelable loan program to include optometrists (Agree To Senate Amendment: House Vote #840)
SB513 · 2026-04-02
"Every Day Counts Act"; enact (Passage: House Vote #843)
SB513 · 2026-04-02
"Every Day Counts Act"; enact (Reconsider: House Vote #844)
HB1112 · 2026-04-02
Commerce and trade; rounding of total price of sale of goods or services when using legal tender; provide (Agree To Senate Substitute: House Vote #833)
HB256 · 2026-04-02
Social services; foster parents bill of rights; revise provisions (Agree To Senate Substitute: House Vote #836)
HB1131 · 2026-04-02
Criminal procedure; personal service of process for notice of a warrant application hearing; provide (Agree To Senate Substitute: House Vote #865)
HB1238 · 2026-04-02
Community Health, Department of; submit a waiver request to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to authorize the qualification of certain caregivers for Medicaid reimbursement (Agree To Senate Sub As Am: House Vote #852)
HB295 · 2026-04-02
Local government; procedures for real property owners to make claims for compensation for loss of property value or expenses incurred; provisions (Agree To Senate Amend As Ham: House Vote #866)
HB1138 · 2026-04-02
Increasing Access to Contraceptives Act; enact (Agree To Senate Substitute: House Vote #874)
HB1434 · 2026-04-02
Aviation; air facilities; identification of airport affected areas; provide (Agree To Senate Substitute: House Vote #869)
SB214 · 2026-04-02
Elections and Primaries; electors to cast physical absentee on-request ballots as an alternative to using other authorized means of casting in-person votes; authorize (Passage: House Vote #856)
SB609 · 2026-04-02
DeKalb County; County Board of Education; changes in boundaries of school district; revise provisions (Local Calendar : House Vote #846)
HB1215 · 2026-04-02
Middle Judicial Circuit; superior courts; provide for a third judge (Agree To Senate Substitute: House Vote #837)
HB1396 · 2026-04-02
State government; require certain privately funded organizations that operate a shelter or provide outreach services to homeless individuals participate in the Georgia Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) (Agree To Senate Am As Am: House Vote #851)
SB614 · 2026-04-02
City of Hampton; homestead exemption; ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes; provide (Supplemental Local Calendar : House Vote #857)
SB614 · 2026-04-02
City of Hampton; homestead exemption; ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes; provide (Sb614 & Sb627 Recon: House Vote #858)
SB616 · 2026-04-02
Fulton County; written consent for the creation of community improvement districts; provide (Supplemental Local Calendar : House Vote #857)
HR1300 · 2026-04-02
Representative Penny Houston Roundabout; Cook County; dedicate (Agree To Senate Substitute: House Vote #862)
SR624 · 2026-04-02
Officer Drew Haynes Brown Memorial Intersection; Cobb County; dedicate (Adopt: House Vote #859)
SB447 · 2026-03-31
Control of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation; denial or nonacceptance of permits; revise provisions (Passage: House Vote #805)
HB1374 · 2026-03-31
Insurance; methods of payment to healthcare providers; provide certain requirements (Agree To Senate Substitute: House Vote #814)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 1146 total roll-call votes this session).
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