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Josh McLaurin

State Senator · District 14 · Georgia · Serving since 2023

Overview Votes Legislation Campaigns Positions Interview Endorsements

Georgia publishes one combined sponsor list for each bill, so introducing a bill and signing on to it can’t be told apart. The bills below are all of this member’s sponsorships, in either role.

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SB 160 - Reckless Stunt Driving; a motor vehicle involved in a second offense of reckless stunt driving; replace the forfeiture penalty

Georgia State Senate·Last action Jul 1, 2028 — Effective Date

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SB 293 - License Plates for Certain Veterans; the number of free license plates issued to certain veterans; increase

Georgia State Senate·Last action Jul 1, 2026 — Effective Date

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SB 435 - Georgia Development Authority; rename as the Georgia Agricultural Development Authority

Georgia State Senate·Last action Jul 1, 2026 — Effective Date

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SB 220 - "Putting Georgia's Patients First Act"; enact

Georgia State Senate·Last action Jul 1, 2026 — Effective Date

BillSenateSenate Read and Adopted

SR 5 - Juneteenth; the history and meaning of the Juneteenth holiday; commemorate and recognize

Georgia State Senate·Last action Jun 20, 2026 — Senate Read and Adopted

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SB 616 - Fulton County; written consent for the creation of community improvement districts; provide

Georgia State Senate·Last action May 12, 2026 — Effective Date

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SB 601 - Atlanta Board of Education; residency limitations on qualifications for employment of the executive assistant to the board, chief financial officer, and internal auditor; remove

Georgia State Senate·Last action May 12, 2026 — Effective Date

BillSenateSenate Read and Adopted

SR 1090 - Sims, Senator Freddie Powell; recognize and commend

Georgia State Senate·Last action Apr 2, 2026 — Senate Read and Adopted

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SR 1095 - Scattering Resources, Inc.; recognize and commend

Georgia State Senate·Last action Apr 2, 2026 — Senate Read and Adopted

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SR 1096 - Bangladeshi Americans in Georgia; recognize and commend

Georgia State Senate·Last action Apr 2, 2026 — Senate Read and Adopted

BillSenateSenate Read and Adopted

SR 1089 - Parent, Senator Elena; recognize and commend

Georgia State Senate·Last action Apr 2, 2026 — Senate Read and Adopted

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SB 52 - "Timberlands Recovery, Exemption, and Earnings Stability (TREES) Act"; enact

Georgia State Senate·Last action Apr 2, 2026 — House Passed/Adopted By Substitute

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SB 173 - Pleadings and Motions; movants to file notices of uncontested motions in superior courts and state courts; authorize

Georgia State Senate·Last action Apr 2, 2026 — Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub As Amended

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SR 1092 - Harbison, Senator Ed; recognize and commend

Georgia State Senate·Last action Apr 2, 2026 — Senate Read and Adopted

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SR 545 - Senate Paid Student Teaching Study Committee; create

Georgia State Senate·Last action Mar 31, 2026 — Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute

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SR 890 - Senate Study Committee on Protecting Free and Fair Markets in Georgia; create

Georgia State Senate·Last action Mar 31, 2026 — Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute

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SR 1046 - Haupert, John; commend

Georgia State Senate·Last action Mar 27, 2026 — Senate Read and Adopted

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SR 1045 - Young, Andrea; recognize and commend

Georgia State Senate·Last action Mar 27, 2026 — Senate Read and Adopted

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SR 1047 - City of Hapeville; recognize and commend

Georgia State Senate·Last action Mar 27, 2026 — Senate Read and Adopted

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SR 1050 - Vaughn, Lee; recognize

Georgia State Senate·Last action Mar 27, 2026 — Senate Read and Adopted

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SR 1022 - 2026 Walk for Peace; honor

Georgia State Senate·Last action Mar 25, 2026 — Senate Read and Adopted

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SR 834 - Bangladeshi Peacekeepers in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations; recognize

Georgia State Senate·Last action Mar 25, 2026 — Senate Passed/Adopted

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SR 1000 - Jones, Speaker Pro Tempore Jan; recognize

Georgia State Senate·Last action Mar 20, 2026 — Senate Read and Adopted

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SR 998 - 2026 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides; commend

Georgia State Senate·Last action Mar 20, 2026 — Senate Read and Adopted

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SR 970 - Colvin, Justice Verda M.; honor

Georgia State Senate·Last action Mar 19, 2026 — Senate Read and Adopted