Sen. Randy Robertson of Georgia's Senate District 29 has been singled out as one of the state's most impactful legislators for the 2023-2024 Legislative Biennium. The Center for Legislative Accountability (CLA) scored Sen. Robertson with an effectiveness rate that triply surpasses the average legislator's performance.
Notably, Robertson has a CLA-given efficiency score of 3.11, measured against a baseline of 1.0 for the legislative average. This quantification is meant to objectively reflect his legislative prowess. Sen. Robertson, seemingly humbled by such recognition, stated, "I'm proud to see our work acknowledged. But more than just a number, this rating represents my continued commitment to delivering real results for the people I serve." His portfolio includes successful efforts to pass several bills, including Senate Bill 159, which aims to tightly regulate the use of wireless communications and electronic devices within correctional institutions, according to the Senate Press.
The criteria utilized by the CLA in their annual report include a legislator's ability to sponsor and propel bills through the General Assembly, and, ultimately, how many of these efforts result in enacted laws. By that measure, Robertson has shown to be exceptionally effective. In addition to SB 159, his legislative victories include progress on bills such as SB 37, SB 63, SB 92, SB 95, SB 332, SB 342, SB 424, and SB 517. "Fighting for Georgians and producing tangible outcomes remains my top priority," Robertson further emphasized in his remarks, according to the Senate Press.
These accomplishments speak to a concerted effort by Sen. Robertson to not only spearhead legislative actions but to also see them through to implementation, a feat which the effectiveness score reflects. Through this metric, Georgians have a lens into the workings of their representatives and can simply discern who is working diligently on their behalf. "I'm especially proud of the passage and signing of Senate Bill 159," he said, regarding the correctional institution regulations, indicating a focus on safety and security within the state, as reported by the Senate Press.
