Lehman FranklinHouse of RepresentativesDistrict HD-160RepublicanContact:Phone: (404) 656-0178
Office: 501-F Coverdell Legislative Office Bldg.
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Pro-liberty Votes
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Lehman Franklin
House of Representatives
District HD-160
Republican
Status: Active Legislator
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Pro-liberty Votes
Score | Session |
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58% | Cumulative |
58% | 2023-2024 Regular Session 2023-2024 Regular Session |
Voting History
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HB206 | 28/Mar/2024 | Good: No | No |
Georgia Green New Deal
We Oppose. HB206 is unconstitutional as it exceeds government authority, infringing on property rights and individual liberties by imposing mandated improvements and financing mechanisms. This approach contradicts principles of limited government, the free markets, and the protection of individual rights.
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HB206, known in some circles as the “Georgia Green New Deal,” was originally voted on by the House in 2023 but received another vote in the 2024 session after minor amendments. It changes the rules for assessing commercial properties to include improvements for conservation, energy, and resiliency. It defines key terms like “energy efficiency” and “renewable energy.” The bill allows authorities to issue bonds and make loans or grants to finance these green improvements. It sets up procedures for financing, including how to apply and make agreements. Municipalities and counties can work with authorities to implement these programs, ensuring financing comes only from assessments, not other public funds. The Georgia State House of Representatives passed HB206 on March 28, 2024 by a vote of 142 to 22. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill increases government interference in the free market by favoring certain businesses over others. Additionally, it also takes a step toward implementing the United Nations’ Agenda 2030, which endangers individual freedom and private property under the guise of addressing “climate change.” Furthermore, HB206 is unconstitutional as it exceeds government authority, infringing on property rights and individual liberties by imposing mandated improvements and financing mechanisms. This approach contradicts principles of limited government, the free market, and the protection of individual rights. View vote details at legis.ga.gov/legislation/63943 |
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SB420 | 21/Mar/2024 | Good: Yes | Yes |
Foreign-owned Land
We Support. This is a great step toward preserving state sovereignty. Ultimately, allowing foreigners from countries that reject American values, such as Communist China, to purchase mass amounts of land is a sure way to lose national and state sovereignty. This also compromises national security and impedes on citizens’ rights.
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SB420 restricts the ability of certain foreign persons and entities to purchase, own, and convey real estate by nonresident aliens, particularly agricultural land and land near military bases. The Georgia State House of Representatives passed SB420 on March 21, 2024 by a vote of 97 to 67. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because this is a great step toward preserving state sovereignty. Ultimately, allowing foreigners from countries that reject American values, such as Communist China, to purchase mass amounts of land is a sure way to lose national and state sovereignty. This also compromises national security and impedes on citizens’ rights. View vote details at legis.ga.gov/legislation/66460 |
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HR780 | 29/Feb/2024 | Good: Yes | Yes |
Citizen Voting
We Support. Article IV, Section 2, of the U.S. Constitution provides that “citizens” of the United States “shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities,” such as the “right of citizens of the United States” to vote as prescribed in the 26th Amendment.
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HR780 proposes an amendment to the Georgia Constitution to clarify that only U.S. citizens have the right to vote in state elections. The Georgia State House of Representatives passed HR780 on February 29, 2024 by a vote of 98 to 61. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because strengthening our election laws is crucial to preserve our election process and election integrity. Article IV, Section 2, of the U.S. Constitution provides that “citizens” of the United States “shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities,” such as the “right of citizens of the United States” to vote as prescribed in the 26th Amendment. Tightening election laws preserve the integrity of the election process and ensuring only U.S. citizens are allowed to vote in elections will prevent outside influence of outcomes. View vote details at legis.ga.gov/legislation/66036 |
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HB1053 | 29/Feb/2024 | Good: Yes | Yes |
Central Bank Digital Currency
We Support. Article I, Sections 8 and 10 of the U.S. Constitution state that only Congress has the power to coin money. States should take steps to return to the gold standard and embrace the use of real money.
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HB1053 prohibits governmental agencies from using a central bank digital currency (CBDC) as payment and from participating in any testing of such currency. The Georgia State House of Representatives passed HB1053 on February 29, 2024 by a vote of 136 to 32. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because Article I, Sections 8 and 10 of the U.S. Constitution state that only Congress has the power to coin money. States should take steps to return to the gold standard and embrace the use of real money. Digital currency can be easily tracked, allowing the government to monitor all financial transactions. This could lead to unconstitutional and extensive surveillance of individuals’ financial activities, eroding personal privacy and potentially freezing assets, which is already happening in other countries. View vote details at legis.ga.gov/legislation/66420 |
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HB986 | 24/Feb/2024 | Good: No | Yes |
Elections and Free Speech
We Oppose. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution states, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press." This legislation blatantly violates those principles.
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HB986 proposes that anyone found guilty of disseminating information considered deceptive by the government within a 90-day period leading up to an election will face felony charges. The penalties for this felony range from a minimum of 2 years to a maximum of 5 years in prison. This measure aims to curb the spread of “misinformation” that could influence the outcome of elections. The Georgia State House of Representatives passed HB986 on February 24, 2024 by a vote of 148 to 22. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution states, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press.” This legislation blatantly violates those principles. View vote details at legis.ga.gov/legislation/66172 |
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HB872 | 16/Feb/2024 | Good: No | Yes |
Student Loan Forgiveness
We Oppose. Government should not subsidize or issue taxpayer-funded loans, nor should it interfere with private enterprise.
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HB872 expands the service cancelable loan program for medical professionals in “underserved” rural areas of Georgia to include dental students. It outlines the criteria and length of these loans, which can be canceled if recipients agree to practice in designated underserved areas. The bill includes provisions for making grants to rural hospitals and other health care entities to support recruitment efforts. The Georgia State House of Representatives passed HB872 on February 16, 2024 by a vote of 150 to 3. We have assigned pluses to the nays because government should not subsidize or issue taxpayer-funded loans, nor should it interfere with private enterprise. This bill expands the size of government, picks winners and losers, and creates a dependency on government assistance, undermining the free market. When the government meddles in areas it shouldn’t, individuals and businesses lose control and freedom, especially when they end up owing money back to the government. View vote details at legis.ga.gov/legislation/65943 |
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HB86 | 29/Mar/2023 | Good: No | Yes |
Zoos & Aquariums
We Oppose. Government should not intervene in the marketplace by selectively granting tax incentives to specific industries.
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HB86 exempts purchases of tangible personal property used in the expansion or renovation of a qualified aquarium or zoo from state and local income taxes. The exemption applies from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2027, or until the aggregate caps of $4.5 million of state taxes in the case of aquariums or $800,000 of state and local taxes in the case of zoos is reached. The Georgia State House of Representatives passed HB86 on March 29, 2023 by a vote of 156 to 10. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this is exactly what the government shouldn’t be doing — picking winners and losers. Government should not intervene in the marketplace by selectively granting tax incentives to specific industries. View vote details at legis.ga.gov/legislation/63670 |
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SB233 | 06/Mar/2023 | Good: No | No |
Georgia Promise Scholarship Act
We Oppose. All government money comes with strings attached. School vouchers might sound good in theory, but they expand government involvement into all aspects of education — including homeschools and religious schools — and can potentially affect rules and curriculum.
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SB233 would have created a school-voucher program, in which the government gives parents “public funds” (i.e., government money) to get their children out of government-run public or charter schools and instead place them in private school or to homeschool them. The Georgia State House of Representatives rejected SB233 on March 29, 2023 by a vote of 85 to 89. We have assigned pluses to the nays because all government money comes with strings attached. School vouchers might sound good in theory, but they expand government involvement into all aspects of education — including homeschools and religious schools — and can potentially affect rules and curriculum. We encourage all parents to get their children out of the government school system and instead pursue sound alternatives such as homeschooling and patriotic private schools, where government funds are not involved. View vote details at legis.ga.gov/legislation/64762 |
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SB1 | 23/Mar/2023 | Good: Yes | Yes |
Proof of Vaccine
We Support. Forcing an individual to receive a vaccination or partake in any medical procedure would be a violation of their fundamental rights, freedoms, privileges, or immunities protected by the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
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SB1 removes the automatic repealer on the prohibition on state and local governments from requiring proof of COVID vaccination for government services. The Georgia State House of Representatives passed SB1 on March 23, 2023 by a vote of 99 to 69. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because an individual’s personal health care decisions should not be the object of government, nor be under its federal, state, or local jurisdictions in the United States. Forcing an individual to receive a vaccination or partake in any medical procedure would be a violation of their fundamental rights, freedoms, privileges, or immunities protected by the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. View vote details at legis.ga.gov/legislation/63490 |
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SB140 | 16/Mar/2023 | Good: Yes | Yes |
Sex Changes for Minors
We Support. Marxists and Leftists are pushing their woke agenda — telling everyone that one can choose their own gender and decide what their pronouns are.
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SB140 prohibits certain surgical procedures for the treatment of gender dysphoria in minors from being performed in hospitals and other licensed healthcare facilities and prohibits certain surgical procedures for the treatment of gender dysphoria in minors. The Georgia State House of Representatives passed SB140 on March 16, 2023 by a vote of 96 to 75. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because Marxists and Leftists are pushing their woke agenda — telling everyone that one can choose their own gender and decide what their pronouns are. They are pushing this on younger generations, which is pure indoctrination. View vote details at legis.ga.gov/legislation/64231 |
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HB206 | 06/Mar/2023 | Good: No | Yes |
Green Energy Authorities
We Oppose. Not only does this bill increase government meddling in the free market — choosing winners and losers — but it is a step toward implementing the United Nations’ Agenda 2030.
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HB206 provides for the creation of Commercial Property Assessed Conservation, Energy, and Resiliency Development Authorities in certain counties and municipalities. It allows municipalities and counties to create unelected governmental “authorities” to finance “green” projects on private property, and to allow them to enact “commercial property assessed conservation, energy, and resiliency programs.” The Georgia State House of Representatives passed HB206 on March 6, 2023 by a vote of 134 to 38. We have assigned pluses to the nays because not only does this bill increase government meddling in the free market — choosing winners and losers — but it is a step toward implementing the United Nations’ Agenda 2030, which will decimate individual freedom and private property in the name of combating supposed “climate change.” View vote details at legis.ga.gov/legislation/63943 |
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HB520 | 02/Mar/2023 | Good: No | Yes |
Mental Health
We Oppose. This is a giant expansion in the size of government by adding new programs (in this case, a significant Medicaid expansion) and allocating substantial funds for it to pay for more unelected bureaucrats.
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HB520 would make multiple changes to Georgia’s mental-health and other healthcare laws. However, the bill includes provisions that would expand the size of government while also allowing governmental weaponization of “mental health.” For example, it would cost nearly $72 million annually, not including an additional $3.7 million to be spent within one year. A major portion of these costs would be to pay for the largest Medicaid expansion in Georgia’s history, and the bill would also require taxpayers to pay off student loan debts for students majoring in mental-health-related fields. Additionally, HB520 would give broad discretion to unelected bureaucrats. For example, despite claiming that one of its purposes is “to standardize terminology relating to serious mental illness,” the bill doesn’t define “serious mental illness” — it requires the Department of Community Health to create its own definition. The Georgia State House of Representatives passed HB520 on March 2, 2023 by a vote of 163 to 3. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this is a giant expansion in the size of government by adding new programs (in this case, a significant Medicaid expansion) and allocating substantial funds for it to pay for more unelected bureaucrats. View vote details at legis.ga.gov/legislation/64634 |