Georgia · Current officeholder
Mekyah McQueen
Democratic Georgia House, District 61
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Sponsored legislation
144 bills in the current data (144 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.
| Bill | Title | Role | Stage | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1514 | Fulton County; Board of Education; change election date of president | Primary sponsor | Enacted | July 1, 2026 |
| HR 49 | B High ATL (BHIGHTV); outstanding contributions to hip-hop media, cultural preservation, and community engagement; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 22, 2026 |
| HR 48 | RAHBI; outstanding contributions to the arts, culture, and the State of Georgia; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 22, 2026 |
| HR 37 | Jackson, Bishop Reginald Thomas; condolences | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 22, 2026 |
| HR 19 | Georges, Debrah; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 20, 2026 |
| HR 11 | Independent redistricting commission; provide for creation and establishment - CA | Primary sponsor | Introduced | June 20, 2026 |
| HB 1452 | Mableton, City of; Municipal Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 12, 2026 |
| HB 858 | Cobb County; State Court; change compensation and number of certain staff of solicitor-general | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 11, 2026 |
| HB 857 | Cobb County; State Court; chief deputy clerk and clerk; change salary | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 11, 2026 |
| HB 847 | Cobb County; tax commissioner and certain employees; change compensation | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 11, 2026 |
| HB 1496 | Acworth, City of; adopt by reference a certain map | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 11, 2026 |
| HB 1213 | Mableton, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for a referendum | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 11, 2026 |
| HB 1037 | Cobb County; State Court; change compensation of judges | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 11, 2026 |
| HB 1608 | Georgia Youth Advisory Council; create | Primary sponsor | Introduced | April 2, 2026 |
| HR 2062 | Jeffries, Ayisha; honoring the life and memory; condolences | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 31, 2026 |
| HR 2057 | Underserved Communities Day at the state capitol; March 31, 2026; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 31, 2026 |
| HR 2026 | Kennesaw State University men's basketball team; winning the 2026 Conference USA Men's Basketball Championship and earning a berth in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 31, 2026 |
| HR 2025 | Wheeler High School Social Studies National Honor Society; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 31, 2026 |
| HR 1987 | Morehouse College Honors Program; outstanding academic excellence, leadership development, and service to the community; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 27, 2026 |
| HR 1986 | Goodie Mob; outstanding contributions to music, culture, and social consciousness; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 27, 2026 |
| HR 1972 | Whaley, Patti; A. Philip Randolph Elementary School's 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 27, 2026 |
| HR 1971 | Jones, Maya; Sandtown Middle School's 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 27, 2026 |
| HR 1970 | Postell, Kimberly; Sandtown Middle School's 2025-2026 Professional of the Year; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 27, 2026 |
| HR 1962 | National Council of Negro Women, Inc.; 90th anniversary; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 27, 2026 |
| HR 1953 | Excellence of Morehouse College Athletics and the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship teams; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 27, 2026 |
| HR 1952 | Center for Black Women's Wellness; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 27, 2026 |
| HR 1857 | Education, Department of; increase teacher compensation and establish a salary structure indexed to the cost of living to ensure competitive, sustainable wages; urge | Primary sponsor | Introduced | March 27, 2026 |
| HR 1925 | DJ Plugg; influential contributions to Atlanta's musical culture and the evolution of modern hip-hop; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 25, 2026 |
| HB 1593 | Alcoholic beverages; sale within 250 feet of any polling place; repeal prohibition | Primary sponsor | Introduced | March 25, 2026 |
| HR 1853 | Brown, DeLois Laura Mae Draper; honoring the life and memory; condolences | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 23, 2026 |
| HR 1705 | State Representative Roger Bruce Intersection; Fulton County; dedicate | Primary sponsor | Introduced | March 19, 2026 |
| HR 1778 | Raheem, Micaiah; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 18, 2026 |
| HR 1777 | OJ da Juiceman; his contributions to Georgia's hip-hop culture and his pioneering role in the development of Southern trap music; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 18, 2026 |
| HR 1776 | Importance of National Board Certification in strengthening the teaching profession in the State of Georgia; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 18, 2026 |
| HR 1760 | Trillville; cultural impact and contributions to Georgia's rich hip-hop legacy; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 18, 2026 |
| HR 1696 | Executive Function Day at the state capitol; March 25, 2026; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 12, 2026 |
| HR 1682 | Purvis, Pastor Wilbur T., III.; occasion of his 33rd pastoral anniversary; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 12, 2026 |
| HR 1635 | Shia Ismaili Muslim Community; commemorating the month of Ramadan and Navroz; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 6, 2026 |
| HR 1624 | Spelman Social Justice Program Health Advocacy Initiative; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 6, 2026 |
| HR 1620 | Morehouse Boxing Club; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 6, 2026 |
| HR 1579 | House Study Committee on Hospital/Homebound (HHB) Services and Medically Fragile Student Attendance; create | Primary sponsor | Introduced | March 6, 2026 |
| HR 1532 | National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month; September 2026; support designation | Primary sponsor | Introduced | March 6, 2026 |
| HB 1493 | Georgia Worker Empowerment Act; enact | Primary sponsor | Introduced | March 6, 2026 |
| HR 1599 | Georgia Symphony Orchestra; 75 years of exceptional artistry, 20 years of dedication to youth education through the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestras, and its ongoing commitment to innovation; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 4, 2026 |
| HR 1504 | General Assembly; provide by general law for an income tax system; require - CA | Primary sponsor | Introduced | March 3, 2026 |
| HB 1386 | Local government; county development authorities for certain counties shall not operate within certain municipalities; provide | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 3, 2026 |
| HB 88 | State veterinary education; biomedical technicians to be eligible for the state student loan forgiveness program; provide | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2026 |
| HB 1439 | Georgia Surveillance Pricing Act; enact | Primary sponsor | Introduced | February 26, 2026 |
| HR 1482 | Quiroz, Gabysol; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 25, 2026 |
| HB 1013 | State symbols; Georgia state chicken wing flavor; designate lemon pepper | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| HR 1454 | Randall, Eric; honoring the life and memory; condolences | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 24, 2026 |
| HB 1390 | Motor vehicles; declare vehicles used in the commission of reckless stunt driving offenses contraband and authorize forfeiture | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 24, 2026 |
| HR 1408 | Atlanta Chamber Players; 50th anniversary; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 18, 2026 |
| HB 1264 | Medical assistance; pilot program to provide coverage under Medicaid program for doula care for pregnant Medicaid recipients; provide | Primary sponsor | Introduced | February 12, 2026 |
| HB 1256 | Georgia Appreciation for Educators Act; enact | Primary sponsor | Introduced | February 11, 2026 |
| HB 1190 | Students and Teachers SPEAK Act; enact | Primary sponsor | Introduced | February 6, 2026 |
| HR 1265 | Duncan, Dr. Gloria; outstanding public service with Clayton County Public Schools; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 5, 2026 |
| HR 1258 | Thomas, Dr. Latoya; Douglas County School System 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 5, 2026 |
| HR 1198 | High, Mother Essie Lee Harden; honoring the life and memory; condolences | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 2, 2026 |
| HR 1195 | Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.; 113 years of service; Delta Day at the Capitol; 02/23/26; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 2, 2026 |
| HB 1054 | Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 2026; enact | Primary sponsor | Introduced | January 29, 2026 |
| HB 1031 | Landlord and tenant; limitations on increasing rent on residential properties; provide | Primary sponsor | Introduced | January 29, 2026 |
| HR 1075 | Spelman Day at the Georgia State Capitol; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | January 27, 2026 |
| HB 995 | Vape-Free Schools Act; enact | Primary sponsor | Introduced | January 27, 2026 |
| HB 993 | Nourish to Flourish Act; enact | Primary sponsor | Introduced | January 27, 2026 |
| HB 989 | Education; public comment periods during meetings of local boards of education; provide | Primary sponsor | Introduced | January 27, 2026 |
| HR 1001 | State of Georgia; ethical investment of all state funds and public resources; express support | Primary sponsor | Introduced | January 14, 2026 |
| HR 1011 | Founders Day; 01/13/26; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; 113 Years of Service; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | January 13, 2026 |
| HR 905 | Education, Department of; implement a public awareness campaign for grade levels K-12 regarding blockchain, cryptocurrency, and Web3; encourage | Primary sponsor | Introduced | January 12, 2026 |
| HR 1003 | Wilson, Ms. Earnestine Denise; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | January 12, 2026 |
| HR 1002 | Lamar-Blackwood, Dr. Tammi; condolences | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | January 12, 2026 |
| HB 928 | Insurance; utilization review by an insurer shall not be required in the instance in which a physician has determined the existence of dense breast tissue and the medical necessity of a breast ultrasound; provide | Primary sponsor | Introduced | January 12, 2026 |
| HB 927 | Insurance; mammogram coverage criteria for females at risk for breast cancer; include certain relatives | Primary sponsor | Introduced | January 12, 2026 |
| HB 925 | The Georgia Maternal Health Momnibus Act; enact | Primary sponsor | Introduced | January 12, 2026 |
| HB 921 | Education Impact Transparency Act; enact | Primary sponsor | Introduced | January 12, 2026 |
| HB 777 | Fulton County; school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 14, 2025 |
| HB 776 | Fulton County; school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 13, 2025 |
| HB 396 | Acworth, City of; adopt by reference a certain map | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 13, 2025 |
| HR 993 | Allers, Kimberly Seals; Irth Day; April 11, 2025; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 4, 2025 |
| HR 970 | Richardson, Jerrica; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 4, 2025 |
| HR 944 | V&L Research and Consulting; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 2, 2025 |
| HB 862 | Fulton County; fix salary of sheriff | Primary sponsor | Did not advance | April 2, 2025 |
| HB 864 | End Corporate Ownership of Georgia Homes Act; enact | Primary sponsor | Introduced | March 28, 2025 |
| HB 827 | Menstrual Data Privacy and Protection Act; enact | Primary sponsor | Introduced | March 28, 2025 |
| HR 845 | Sparks, William "Bam"; outstanding contributions to branding, strategic partnerships, and cultural innovation in Atlanta and beyond; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 27, 2025 |
| HR 844 | Pastor Troy; outstanding contributions to Atlanta's musical sound, culture, and his lasting impact on the global music industry; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 27, 2025 |
| HR 843 | Robinson, Jasiel Amon; known professionally as Yung Joc; outstanding contributions to Atlanta's musical legacy, entrepreneurship, and cultural influence; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 27, 2025 |
| HR 842 | Ali, Kilo; outstanding contributions to Atlanta's musical sound, culture, and his lasting impact on the global music industry; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 27, 2025 |
| HR 841 | Black, Charles; outstanding contributions to civil rights, education and community service; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 27, 2025 |
| HR 800 | Butler, Brian; outstanding contributions of Brandon Butler, Jah Rawlings, Tory Edwards, Ian Ford, Bem Joiner, William Sparks, and Shelly McAllister in organizing 404 Weekend & acknowledging their representation of Butter.ATL, and others; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 27, 2025 |
| HR 792 | 404 Day; April 4, 2025; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 27, 2025 |
| HR 735 | Church, Reverend Clarice Marijetta Wyatt Bell; condolences | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 25, 2025 |
| HR 715 | Copeland, Alvin J.; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 25, 2025 |
| HR 714 | Thompkins, Brittany; recipient of the 2025 Georgia Single Parent "Legacy Builders" Award; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 25, 2025 |
| HR 684 | National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc. and the 100 Black Men of America Inc.; Joint Day at the Georgia State Capitol; 03/25/25; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 20, 2025 |
| HR 669 | Mableton Day at the state capitol; March 20, 2025; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 20, 2025 |
| HB 773 | Retirement and pensions; permit certain persons to make an irrevocable election to become members of the Teachers Retirement System | Primary sponsor | Introduced | March 20, 2025 |
| HR 650 | Nicole, Tiff; TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day; March 20, 2025; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 18, 2025 |
| HR 649 | Mackey, Tandy; TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day; March 20, 2025; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 18, 2025 |
| HR 648 | School Social Workers Association of Georgia; expertise and commitment to the well-being of students and their families; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 18, 2025 |
| HR 647 | Shambo, Latoya; TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day; March 20, 2025; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 18, 2025 |
| HR 646 | McKenzie, Jamelle E.; TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day; March 20, 2025; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 18, 2025 |
| HR 645 | Whittley, Dora Din; TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day; March 20, 2025; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 18, 2025 |
| HR 644 | Clark, Monesha; TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day; March 20, 2025; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 18, 2025 |
| HR 643 | Luciani, Amy; TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day; March 20, 2025; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 18, 2025 |
| HR 641 | Duran, Cheray; TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day; March 20, 2025; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 18, 2025 |
| HR 640 | Symone, MiAsia; TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day; March 20, 2025; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 18, 2025 |
| HR 639 | Gordon, Rebecca; TrailBlazing Women in Georgia; March 20, 2025; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 18, 2025 |
| HR 635 | Walters, Sabrina; TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day; March 20, 2025; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 18, 2025 |
| HR 634 | Colbert, Janice; TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day; March 20, 2025; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 18, 2025 |
| HR 632 | Brown, Cocoa; TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day; March 20, 2025; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 18, 2025 |
| HR 631 | Gates, Adrienne; TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day; March 20, 2025; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 18, 2025 |
| HR 609 | Out The Trap Day at the state capitol; March 20, 2025; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 13, 2025 |
| HB 752 | Georgia SAFE (Support and Awareness for Fair Encounters) Act; enact | Primary sponsor | Introduced | March 13, 2025 |
| HB 723 | Income tax; expenses incurred in the provision of a warming center to unsheltered individuals on certain days of inclement weather; provide tax credit | Primary sponsor | Introduced | March 10, 2025 |
| HR 544 | Greaves, Dr. Paula; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 6, 2025 |
| HR 543 | Byrd, Dr. Teresa T.; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 6, 2025 |
| HB 706 | Quality Basic Education Act; history of Black Americans; provide coursework | Primary sponsor | Introduced | March 6, 2025 |
| HR 475 | Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council; 50th anniversary; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 3, 2025 |
| HB 636 | Crimes and offenses; sexual offenses; revise penalties | Primary sponsor | Introduced | February 28, 2025 |
| HB 631 | Education; require minimum base salary for certified professional personnel with bachelor's degrees be based upon national average living wage | Primary sponsor | Introduced | February 28, 2025 |
| HR 438 | Spelman College Glee Club; 100th anniversary for its outstanding contributions to the arts and community; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 27, 2025 |
| HR 434 | Cooper, Terrance Lamont; condolences | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 27, 2025 |
| HR 419 | Georgia Teacher Leader Consortium; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 26, 2025 |
| HR 401 | Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.; 112 years of service; Delta Day at the state capitol; March 3, 2025; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 26, 2025 |
| HR 382 | Cobb Collaborative; recipient of the Georgia Reads Community Award; dedication to literacy advancement; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 24, 2025 |
| HB 543 | Get the Lead Out of School Drinking Water Act; enact | Primary sponsor | Introduced | February 24, 2025 |
| HB 524 | Public officers and employees; elected officers or officials shall not have their employment terminated solely as a result of being elected to or holding an elected office; provide | Primary sponsor | Introduced | February 21, 2025 |
| HR 275 | State of Georgia; increase minimum school drop out age from 16 to 17 years old; support | Primary sponsor | Introduced | February 20, 2025 |
| HB 480 | Elections; permanent absentee voter list; provide | Primary sponsor | Introduced | February 20, 2025 |
| HR 306 | Prothro-Newton, Mother Hattie Lou; condolences | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 19, 2025 |
| HR 270 | Bibbs, Dr. Tenisha; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 13, 2025 |
| HR 245 | Phillips, Aaliyah; Miss Cobb County 2025; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 11, 2025 |
| HR 238 | Tidmore, Melony; Miss Cobb County's Teen 2025; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 11, 2025 |
| HR 213 | Georgia Chapter of National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE); 48 years of service; Georgia Chapter of NOBLE Day at the state capitol; 03/07/25; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 10, 2025 |
| HR 211 | Importance of hyperemesis gravidarum; recognize; encourage state's research institutions to study this issue to improve the quality of life for pregnant people impacted by this condition | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 10, 2025 |
| HB 294 | Quality Basic Education Act; require State Board of Education to review and update policies, guidelines, and processes for awarding units of high school credit to students based on a demonstration of subject area competency | Primary sponsor | Introduced | February 10, 2025 |
| HB 293 | Education; Protect Students First Act; repeal various provisions | Primary sponsor | Introduced | February 10, 2025 |
| HB 263 | Medical assistance; pilot program to provide coverage under Medicaid program for doula care for pregnant Medicaid recipients; provide | Primary sponsor | Introduced | February 6, 2025 |
| HR 120 | General Assembly; extend regular legislative sessions to a maximum of 90 legislative days - CA | Primary sponsor | Introduced | February 4, 2025 |
| HR 74 | Lowery, Dr. Evelyn Gibson; condolences | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | January 28, 2025 |
| HB 50 | Special license plates; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; establish | Primary sponsor | Introduced | January 16, 2025 |
| HR 21 | Burnough, Representative Rhonda; 50th Anniversary as a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | January 14, 2025 |
| HR 20 | Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.; 112 years of service; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Founders Day; 01/13/25; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | January 14, 2025 |