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R Georgia Senate · District 1 On the 2026 ballot

Sen. Ben Watson

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Total votes
3,873
all sessions
Attendance
97%
104 missed
Near the chamber average
With party
98%
of cast votes
Near the chamber average
Bipartisan score
1%
crosses aisle rarely
Near the chamber average
Sponsored
1,310
bills & resolutions
Lower than 77% of chamber peers
Committees
7
assignments
1,310 bills and resolutions

Sponsored bills

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1,310
Primary
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Primary SR 721
Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor
Jackson III, Dr. Lester G; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Lester G. Jackson III on his outstanding public service as a Georgia State Senator; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 16, 2022 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 499
In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor
DNA Sampling, Collection, and Analysis; analysis and collection of DNA of individuals convicted of certain misdemeanor offenses; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6A of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to DNA sampling, collection, and analysis, so as to provide for analysis and collection of DNA of individuals convicted of certain misdemeanor offenses; to provide for analysis and collection of DNA of individuals arrested for felony offenses; to revise and add definitions; to change provisions relating to time and procedure for obtaining DNA samples; to amend Code Section 17-6-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to when offenses are bailable, procedure, schedule of bails, and appeal bonds, so as to provide a cross-reference for purposes of DNA collection as a condition of bail; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Mar 11, 2022 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 203
Failed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor
Motor Vehicles; use of mounts on windshields for support of wireless telecommunications devices and stand-alone electronic devices; allow

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to horns, exhaust systems, mirrors, windshields, tires, safety belts, and energy absorption systems of motor vehicles, so as to allow for the use of mounts on windshields of motor vehicles for the support of wireless telecommunications devices and stand-alone electronic devices under certain circumstances; to provide for an exception; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Failed Mar 9, 2022 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 596
In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor
Emergency Management; the creation of the Georgia Cyberforce; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency management, so as to provide for the creation of the Georgia Cyberforce; to provide for a definition; to provide for the purpose and duties of the cyberforce; to provide for an annual report; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Mar 4, 2022 0 co-sponsors
Primary SR 319
Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor
Electoral College; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing the current Electoral College system as the best way to elect the President of the United States; and for other purposes.

Passed Mar 4, 2022 0 co-sponsors
Primary SR 586
Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor
Brown, Erin; honoring

A RESOLUTION honoring Erin Brown for her outstanding courage and strength to overcome any odds that are set against her; and other purposes.

Passed Mar 1, 2022 0 co-sponsors
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