Judy Manning
Gets It Done
Judy Manning Gets it DONE !
While others make promises they can’t keep…
The following are samples of the 47 Bills and 15
Resolutions that Judy
sponsored or co-sponsored during just the last session of the General
Assembly. This takes experience, know-how, and respect from your peers.
This is what we elected her to do !
- Chairman of the Cobb Legislative Delegation
- Legislator of the Year Award ~ Council of Developmental Disabilities
- Legislator of the Year Award ~ Georgia Association of Homes and services
for Children
- Leadership Award from the National Association of Community Leadership
- Woman of the Year ~ Cobb Republican Women
- W.W. Pilcher, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
- Pacesetter Award from Southern Women in Public Service
 Notification of Power Lines: Judy proposed a bill in
the House that prohibits the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire
property for the construction
of electric transmission lines (POWER LINES) without the issuance of
a certificate of public convenience and necessity by the Public Service
Commission. This also gives nearby residents an opportunity for input.
Parental Rights of a Felon: Calls for limitation of
parental rights if convicted of a felony; and prohibits visitation rights
for a grandparent
who has been convicted of rape or incest.
Pimping and Sexual Offenses: Places greater restrictions
on those guilty of committing certain sexual offenses and pimping activities.
Controls for City Limits and Annexation: This amends an Act creating
a new charter for the City of Kennesaw, and alters the provisions that
relate to city limits and annexations.
Districts of Cobb Commissioners: A bill, amending the Act for the Cobb
Commissioners , which changes the commissioner districts, making them
compatible with local communities.
Directors for Family and Children Services: Calls for the appointment
of a county director to serve in more than one county, so all Georgians
can have these services for families and children.
Notification of Truancy and Failing Grades: Bill requires local boards
of education to adopt truancy policies and provide notice to parents
and guardians about truancy and failing grades.
Child Endangerment: This legislation calls for a fine for people leaving
a child unattended in a passenger car; and for other purposes.
HOPE Scholarship Provisions: This tightens the guidelines for Hope programs
and makes certain persons, such as those guilty of felonies, ineligible
for a HOPE scholarship or grant.
Controlling Convicted Felons: This bill increases the
reasons a convicted felon, granted a work release program, can lose this
status and be re-incarcerated
and have his sentence increased.
Publication of Photographs of Convicted
Persons: Bill requires the photographs of persons convicted of assault
and battery, family violence, and stalking
offenses be published in the legal organ of the county in which the person
is convicted.
Illegally Using a Child’s Identity: This bill
creates a new offense for using a minor's social security number or forging
their signature
to establish a utility or other credit account.
Elimination of State Tax
for Military: This bill provides that military income received
by a taxpayer who is a full, part-time, or retired member
of the military or armed services of the United States or any reserve
component is not subject to state income tax.
Control of Illegal Aliens: This bill would enhance the punishment of illegal aliens convicted of
certain violent or sex related crimes. Also,
it would allow state and local law enforcement agencies to assist federal
officers in the enforcement of immigration laws.
Restrictions on Outdoor Advertising Signs: This is a bill that further
controls the unsightly proliferation of multiple message signs on the
interstate system and primary highways.
Help for Child Protective Services: This bill will
provide for a sufficient number of qualified child protective services
workers and limit caseloads
for child protective services workers; to provide for requirements
relating to initial investigations; and for other purposes.
School Progress
Reports: This measure is for elementary and secondary education,
and calls for the publishing of Yearly Progress Reports to
be reviewed by local boards of education and superintendents. Also, it
requires that parents have access to these progress reports.
Budgetary Oversight
Committee: The bill calls for a written report of explanation when
any division of state government experiences a budgetary
overrun, shortfall or deficit of 5% or more.
Disabled Homestead Exemption: This dictates an exemption in the City
of Marietta from certain ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes for
those who are disabled.
In addition to these and other important bills, Judy has
offered Resolutions:
 *That urged the State Board of Education to adopt one or more salary
step increases for teachers who have taught for over 20 years.
*That called for Georgia Power Company to consult
with some communities before constructing a substation in their residential neighborhood.
*Which created the house study committee on Funding For Local Victim
Assistance Programs.
*That urged and requested the Department of Human Resources and the
Department of Community Health to take certain actions with respect
to people with certain disabilities.
*That commended SafePath Children's Advocacy Center, Inc. for its tremendous
work for the children of Georgia. Judy has been recognized for her work
and support for this group.
*Which recognizes that plasma arc is a technology that represents renewable
energy production
Judy Manning gets it done for Citizens in the 32nd District
…
OUR
DISTRICT ! Vote Judy !
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