Bill Werkheiser
Representative — District 157
Republican
C
GPS Accountability Grade
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Contact Information
Capitol Phone
(404) 656-5132
Capitol Address
206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA, 30334
Committee Assignments
Voting Record on GPS-Tracked Bills
Aligned with reform on 3 of 10 tracked bills.
| Bill | Description | GPS Position | Vote | Aligned? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 185 2025 |
Inmate Gender Treatment Ban — Transgender Prisoner Healthcare | oppose | YEA | ✗ |
| SB 79 2025 |
Fentanyl Eradication and Removal Act — Fentanyl Mandatory Minimums | oppose | YEA | ✗ |
| HB 505 2024 |
Riot Felony Penalty Enhancement | oppose | YEA | ✗ |
| SB 159 2024 |
Cell Phone Ban in Prisons | oppose | YEA | ✗ |
| SB 63 2024 |
Bail Reform — Expanded Cash Bail Requirements | oppose | YEA | ✗ |
| SB 44 2023 |
Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act — Gang Mandatory Minimum Sentences | oppose | YEA | ✗ |
| HB 1216 2022 |
Enhanced Fleeing Police Penalties | oppose | ABSTAIN | ✗ |
| HB 272 2022 |
Raise Juvenile Court Jurisdiction to 18 | support | YEA | ✓ |
| SB 174 2022 |
Unsecured Judicial Release | support | YEA | ✓ |
| SB 441 2022 |
Reducing Barriers to Reentry Act | support | YEA | ✓ |
Advocacy Directed at This Legislator
2
GPS Postcards
2
Total Contacts
Mar 16, 2026
Last Contact
No responses recorded despite 2 advocacy contacts.
GDC Facilities in District 157
3 deaths in 2026 · 54 deaths since 2020
ROGERS STATE PRISON
SMITH STATE PRISON
SMITH TRANSITIONAL CENTER
WOMEN’S PROBATION DETENTION CENTER