District Issues

Tax Reform - Judy has been an advocate and reforming Georgia's tax code since she took office in 1997. She recently supported HB 1055, the Georgia Taxpayer Relief Act of 2010, eliminating the state portion of property taxes and school taxes for seniors.

Protecting Georgia's Natural Resources - As the highest ranking Republican on the Natural Resources and Environment Committee and one of its longest servingmembers, Judy has proven her leadership can get things done. In the recent session, she sponsored HR 1767 which establishes a House Study Committee on Renewable Energy for the State of Georgia

Healthcare - The health and well-being of our citizens is tantamount. Accessibility and lower costs are important. Judy introduced HR 824 to creat aHouse Study Committee on Autism surrounding the availability and affordability of health care insurance covering autism and access to health care services.

Homeland Security - Protecting our families must be a top prority. Judy supported HR 259 requesting that the President of the United States and his administration continue the uninterrupted production of the F-22 Raptor

Protecting Georgia's Children - As Chair of the Youth and Child Committe, Judy spends a great deal of time focused on Georgia's most precious asset - children. In the 2010 session, she sponsored HB 1412, requiring local school systems to establish specific procedures and safety precautions regarding unloading children under eight years of age from a school bus.

Right to Bear Arms - Judy supported the revision of Georgia's concealed weapons law, SB 291.

Jobs - Judy supported HB 1023, the JOBS Act that provides incentives for job creation for businesses.

Protecting Our Citizens - Judy supported the HB 938, that prohibits text messaging while driving and bans all use of handheld electronic devices by teen drivers.

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.

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