Georgia · State Senator

Ben Watson

Republican Senate District 1 On file since 1031

Ben Watson
Bills sponsored
17
Became law
9
Cosponsored
477
Roll calls voted
2,620
Voted with their party
99% of 2,544

Service

Every session we hold for Ben Watson, newest first. One page covers them all.

  • 2025-2026 Regular Session Senate, District 1 Republican
  • 2026 Special Session Senate, District 1 Republican
  • 2023 Special Session Senate, District 1 Republican
  • 2023-2024 Regular Session Senate, District 1 Republican

Committees

Seats and leadership roles, by session.

CommitteeRoleSession
Health and Human Services Chair 1034
Rules Vice Chair 1034
Administrative Affairs Member 1034
Appropriations Member 1034
Assignments Member 1034
Economic Development and Tourism Member 1034
Judiciary Member 1034
Appropriations: Health and Human Development Subcommittee Chair 1033
Health and Human Services Chair 1033
Rules Vice Chair 1033
Administrative Affairs Member 1033
Appropriations Member 1033
Appropriations: Economic Development Subcommittee Member 1033
Assignments Member 1033
Economic Development and Tourism Member 1033
Judiciary Member 1033
Judiciary: Judiciary Subcommittee Member 1033
Appropriations: Health and Human Development Subcommittee Chair 1032
Health and Human Services Chair 1032
Administrative Affairs Member 1032
Appropriations Member 1032
Appropriations: Economic Development Subcommittee Member 1032
Economic Development and Tourism Member 1032
Judiciary Member 1032
Rules Member 1032
Appropriations: Health and Human Development Subcommittee Chair 1031
Health and Human Services Chair 1031
Administrative Affairs Member 1031
Appropriations Member 1031
Appropriations: Economic Development Subcommittee Member 1031
Economic Development and Tourism Member 1031
Judiciary Member 1031
Rules Member 1031

Bills they sponsored

17 bills as primary sponsor and 25 resolutions, of which 9 became law. Each number opens the full list.

SessionBillsBecame lawResolutionsCosponsored
2026 Special 0 0 0 1
2025-2026 Regular 6 4 11 239
2023 Special 0 0 0 3
2023-2024 Regular 11 5 14 234

Latest activity on their bills

BillTitleWhere it standsLast action
SB 5521033 "True Patriotism and Universal Student Access (TPUSA) Act"; enact Became law May 11, 2026
SB 4271033 Physicians; limited provisional licenses and a pathway to licensure for certain internationally trained physicians; provide Became law May 11, 2026
SR 10041033 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; recognize Passed one chamber Mar 23, 2026
SR 9211033 Kevin "Catfish" Jackson Memorial Intersection; Chatham County; dedicate In committee Mar 9, 2026
SR 6521033 Physician's Day; recognize February 4, 2026 Passed one chamber Feb 2, 2026
SR 6211033 Wakefield, Ronald 'Ron' F.; recognize Passed one chamber Jan 28, 2026
SB 3401033 City of Tybee Island; selection of a mayor pro tem; provide Became law May 1, 2025
SB 781033 "City of Tybee Island Buildings and Public Facilities Authority Act"; enact Became law May 1, 2025
SB 301033 Hospitals and Related Institutions; hormone therapies and puberty-blocking medications for certain purposes to minors; prohibit prescribing or administering Passed one chamber Apr 4, 2025
SR 3301033 Wessinger, Dr. William Nettles; condolences Passed one chamber Mar 4, 2025

All 17 they sponsored in the 2025-2026 Regular Session ›

How they voted

Most recent first. 2,620 recorded votes in all: 2,413 yes, 134 no.

DateBillQuestionTheir voteResult
Jun 23, 2026 SB 3EX AGREE TO HOUSE SUBSTITUTE (Senate Vote #28)Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee; establish Yes Passed 36–16
Jun 23, 2026 SB 3EX AGREE TO HOUSE SUBSTITUTE AS AMENDED (Senate Vote #27)Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee; establish No Passed 19–32
Jun 23, 2026 SB 6EX PASSAGE (Senate Vote #26)Stephens County; ad valorem taxes; homestead property determined annually for... Yes Failed 32–20
Jun 23, 2026 SB 5EX PASSAGE (Senate Vote #25)City of Toccoa; ad valorem taxes; homestead property determined annually for ... Yes Failed 32–19
Jun 23, 2026 HR 3EX ADOPTION (Senate Vote #24)General Assembly; motor fuel and diesel fuel taxes; ratify Governor Brian P. ... Yes Passed 50–1
Jun 22, 2026 SB 9EX MOTION TO RECONSIDER LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR (Senate Vote #21)Sumter County; ad valorem taxes; homestead property determined annually for t... Yes 28–21
Jun 22, 2026 SB 8EX MOTION TO RECONSIDER LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR (Senate Vote #21)City of Plains; ad valorem taxes; homestead property determined annually for ... Yes 28–21
Jun 22, 2026 SB 7EX MOTION TO RECONSIDER LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR (Senate Vote #21)Webster County; ad valorem taxes; homestead property determined annually for ... Yes 28–21
Jun 22, 2026 SB 6EX MOTION TO RECONSIDER LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR (Senate Vote #21)Stephens County; ad valorem taxes; homestead property determined annually for... Yes 28–21
Jun 22, 2026 SB 5EX MOTION TO RECONSIDER LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR (Senate Vote #21)City of Toccoa; ad valorem taxes; homestead property determined annually for ... Yes 28–21
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DateBillQuestionTheir voteResult
Jun 22, 2026 SB 9EX LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR (Senate Vote #20)Sumter County; ad valorem taxes; homestead property determined annually for t... Yes Failed 31–20
Jun 22, 2026 SB 8EX LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR (Senate Vote #20)City of Plains; ad valorem taxes; homestead property determined annually for ... Yes Failed 31–20
Jun 22, 2026 SB 7EX LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR (Senate Vote #20)Webster County; ad valorem taxes; homestead property determined annually for ... Yes Failed 31–20
Jun 22, 2026 SB 6EX LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR (Senate Vote #20)Stephens County; ad valorem taxes; homestead property determined annually for... Yes Failed 31–20
Jun 22, 2026 SB 5EX LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR (Senate Vote #20)City of Toccoa; ad valorem taxes; homestead property determined annually for ... Yes Failed 31–20
Jun 20, 2026 SB 4EX PASSAGE (Senate Vote #18)Baldwin County; ad valorem taxes; homestead property determined annually for ... Yes Failed 33–15
Jun 20, 2026 SB 2EX PASSAGE (Senate Vote #17)City of Brunswick; ad valorem taxes; homestead property determined annually f... Yes Failed 33–18
Jun 20, 2026 SB 1EX PASSAGE (Senate Vote #16)Glynn County; ad valorem taxes; homestead property determined annually for th... Yes Failed 33–18
Jun 20, 2026 SB 4EX MOTION TO RECONSIDER LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR (Senate Vote #15)Baldwin County; ad valorem taxes; homestead property determined annually for ... Yes 33–19
Jun 20, 2026 SB 2EX MOTION TO RECONSIDER LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR (Senate Vote #15)City of Brunswick; ad valorem taxes; homestead property determined annually f... Yes 33–19
Jun 20, 2026 SB 1EX MOTION TO RECONSIDER LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR (Senate Vote #15)Glynn County; ad valorem taxes; homestead property determined annually for th... Yes 33–19
Jun 20, 2026 SB 3EX PASSAGE AS AMENDED (Senate Vote #14)Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee; establish Yes Passed 33–19
Jun 20, 2026 SB 3EX ADOPTION OF AMENDMENT #1 BY THE SENATOR FROM THE 31ST (Senate Vote #13)Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee; establish Yes 33–19
Jun 20, 2026 SB 3EX MOTION TO RESOLVE DEBATE (Senate Vote #12)Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee; establish Yes 33–19
Jun 20, 2026 SB 3EX MOTION TO ADJOURN (Senate Vote #11)Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee; establish No 18–33

From Georgia's official records, checked Nov 2, 2026.