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R Georgia House · District 5

Rep. Matt Barton

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Total votes
3,387
all sessions
Attendance
98%
76 missed
Near the chamber average
With party
99%
of cast votes
Near the chamber average
Bipartisan score
0%
crosses aisle rarely
Near the chamber average
Sponsored
222
bills & resolutions
Near the chamber average
Committees
8
assignments
222 bills and resolutions

Sponsored bills

Total
222
Primary
222
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Primary HB 19
Failed · Georgia House · Lead sponsor
Floyd County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Floyd County ad valorem taxes in the amount of the assessed value of the homestead property determined annually for the special district based upon the proceeds of a new Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST) to be imposed within the special district conterminous with Floyd County; 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 and the provisions of Article 2C of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A.; 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.

Failed Jun 22, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary HB 67
Failed · Georgia House · Lead sponsor
Rome, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Rome ad valorem taxes in the amount of the assessed value of the homestead property determined annually for the special district based upon the proceeds of a new Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST) to be imposed within the special district conterminous with Floyd County; 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 and the provisions of Article 2C of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A.; 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.

Failed Jun 22, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary HB 1530
Signed into law · Georgia House · Lead sponsor
Fairmount, City of; future mayors shall be elected to four-year terms; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to repeal and replace the charter of the City of Fairmount, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 3136), as amended, so as to provide that future mayors shall be elected to four-year terms of office; to conform compensation provisions with general law; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Signed into law May 12, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary HB 439
Signed into law · Georgia House · Lead sponsor
Revenue and taxation; revise deductions allowed to dealers

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compensation of dealers for reporting and paying tax and reimbursement deduction, so as to revise deductions allowed to dealers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Signed into law May 12, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary HB 304
Signed into law · Georgia House · Lead sponsor
Local government; Georgia Municipal Court Clerks' Council; create

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 32 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to municipal courts, so as to create the Georgia Municipal Court Clerks' Council; to provide for definitions; to provide for the membership, powers, and duties of the council; to provide for funding of the council; to provide for the status of the council and its members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Signed into law May 12, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary HB 1277
Signed into law · Georgia House · Lead sponsor
Conservation and natural resources; increase project cost threshold for public roads or airports requiring environmental evaluations

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 12 and Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to environmental policy and highways, bridges, and ferries, respectively, so as to increase the project cost threshold for public roads or airports requiring environmental evaluations; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Signed into law May 11, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary HR 2092
Passed · Georgia House · Lead sponsor
Goldin, Kelly; Model High School's 2026 STAR Teacher; commend

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution formally commends Kelly Goldin for receiving the 2026 STAR Teacher award at Model High School. It recognizes her contributions to the education profession and directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to her. This bill serves as a public acknowledgment of her professional achievements rather than establishing new laws or policy changes.

Passed Apr 2, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary HR 2128
Passed · Georgia House · Lead sponsor
Mayo, Leah; 2026 Heart of Community Young Heart Award recipient; commend

Maddy summaryThis bill is a formal resolution that honors Leah Mayo, an Assistant District Attorney in Floyd County, for receiving the 2026 Heart of Community Young Heart Award. The measure recognizes her extensive community service, leadership roles, and professional achievements as an example of dedication to Rome and Floyd County. By adopting this resolution, the House of Representatives officially commends her contributions and directs the Clerk to provide a copy of the document to her.

Passed Apr 2, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary HR 2117
Passed · Georgia House · Lead sponsor
Proctor, Brynn; Model High School's 2026 STAR Student; commend

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution honoring Brynn Proctor, a student at Model High School, for being selected as the school's 2026 STAR Student. The resolution recognizes her academic achievements and also acknowledges Kelly Goldin, the teacher chosen by Proctor as the corresponding STAR Teacher. No new laws or policies are created by this measure; it serves solely to formally praise the student and teacher and to distribute a copy of the resolution to them.

Passed Apr 2, 2026 0 co-sponsors
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