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D Georgia Senate · District 39

Sen. Sonya Halpern

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Total votes
3,017
all sessions
Attendance
91%
276 missed
Near the chamber average
With party
97%
of cast votes
Lower than 85% of chamber peers
Bipartisan score
2%
crosses aisle rarely
Higher than 82% of chamber peers
Sponsored
898
bills & resolutions
Near the chamber average
Committees
7
assignments
898 bills and resolutions

Sponsored bills

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898
Primary
898
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Primary SB 559
In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor
"Fair Business Practices Act of 1975"; any person from facilitating noncompete agreements between residential rental property owners or managers, including by use of algorithmic coordinating functions; prohibit

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as to prohibit any person from facilitating noncompete agreements between residential rental property owners or managers, including by use of algorithmic coordinating functions; to prohibit rental property owners or managers from setting or adjusting rental prices, lease renewal terms, occupancy levels, or other lease terms and conditions based on recommendations from software, data analytics service, or algorithmic devices; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Feb 25, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 554
In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor
Early Care and Learning; a grant program to expand access to child care and preschool programs; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding early care and learning, so as to provide for a grant program to expand access to child care and preschool programs; to provide that the Department of Early Care and Learning shall establish grant criteria; to provide for such department to establish grant amounts; to provide for grant purposes; to provide for a grant condition; to provide for technical assistance; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for definitions; to provide legislative findings and purpose; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Feb 25, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary SR 829
Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor
Nurses Day; recognize March 11, 2026

Maddy summarySR 829 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing March 11, 2026, as "Nurses Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It formally commends Georgia's registered nurses for their contributions to healthcare, citing their role in patient care, rural health access, and meeting growing healthcare demands. The resolution has no binding effect on policy or funding - it is solely a symbolic gesture of appreciation adopted by the Georgia Senate. It does not directly affect any laws, programs, or individuals beyond the commemorative recognition.

Passed Feb 24, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary SR 744
Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor
Stilettos on Steel Day; recognize May 2, 2026

Maddy summaryThis resolution symbolically recognizes May 2, 2026, as "Stilettos on Steel Day" and "International Female Ride Day" in Georgia. It honors the Newnan chapter of Stilettos on Steel, a female motorcycle organization, for hosting an all-female ride event with proceeds supporting bicycle donations for teenage girls through the Coweta County Sheriff's Department. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, acknowledging community service and the group's annual event.

Passed Feb 24, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary SR 684
Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor
American Heart Month; recognize February 2026

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic Senate resolution (SR 684), not a law. It formally recognizes February 2026 as "American Heart Month" in the state. The resolution cites statistics on cardiac arrest and CPR effectiveness but does not create new requirements, funding, or policy changes. It simply encourages residents to learn CPR and promotes awareness of cardiac emergency response. The resolution passed the Senate but has no direct effect on individuals or programs.

Passed Feb 24, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 541
In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor
Property; the placement of wheel restraints on trespassing motor vehicles; prohibit

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to property, so as to prohibit the placement of wheel restraints on trespassing motor vehicles; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Feb 24, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary SR 821
Passed · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor
Georgia Reads Day; recognize March 3, 2026

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 3, 2026, as Georgia Reads Day to honor literacy efforts across Georgia. It specifically recognizes students participating in the 2026 READBowl reading challenge, Georgia Reads Coach Malcolm Mitchell, the Georgia Council on Literacy, and community organizations awarded for advancing literacy from early childhood through adulthood. The resolution has no policy or funding provisions - it is purely ceremonial, celebrating existing literacy achievements and community initiatives. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate in February 2026.

Passed Feb 20, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 536
In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor
"Henry McNeal Turner Voting Rights Act"; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, so as to enact the "Henry McNeal Turner Voting Rights Act"; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for construction; to waive privileges and sovereign immunity; to provide legislative findings and declarations; to provide for definitions; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

In committee Feb 20, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary SR 810
In committee · Georgia Senate · Lead sponsor
Federal Immigration Detention Facilities; the importance of transparency, community engagement, environmental stewardship, and congressional oversight; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of transparency, community engagement, environmental stewardship, and congressional oversight regarding the proposed development or expansion of federal immigration detention facilities in the State of Georgia and expressing support for federal efforts to ensure accountability in the siting of such facilities; and for other purposes.

In committee Feb 19, 2026 0 co-sponsors
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