Funding Government Schools  |  HB371

HB371 increases capital outlay funding for public schools from $300 million to $375 million annually.  

The House passed HB371 on April 4, 2024, by a vote of 168 to 3. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because education is not the role of government—it is the responsibility of a child’s parents or family. Schools can and should be privatized, without any need for public funding that steals from taxpayers (e.g., property taxes) and drains the treasury. If not dismantled, the government’s monopoly on preK-12 education will continue to displace traditional private schools and homeschooling in favor of universal state-sponsored schooling. The best “school choice,” by far, is for parents to choose not to place their child’s education in the hands of the state. Educational and economic freedom cannot be achieved by forcing other citizens to give up their hard-earned tax dollars for all that now entails a compulsory, failing, and government-run school system.

Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act  |  SB36

SB36, the Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act, restricts state and local authorities’ ability to “substantially burden a person’s exercise of religion” without a “compelling government interest.”

The House passed SB36 on April 2, 2025, by a vote of 96 to 70. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because this bill supports the religious liberty of Christians and other people of faith who are under political attack from radical, left-wing secular humanists. Since 1777, the Georgia Constitution has protected religious freedom. In fact, the state’s current Bill of Rights declares that every person has the “natural and inalienable right to worship God” and that “no human authority should, in any case, control or interfere with such right of conscience.” This aligns entirely with the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment, which says, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” Addressed exclusively to “Congress,” the First Amendment limits only the federal government, reserving to the States the power to promote religious liberty consistent with the “peace and safety” of their citizens.

Funding Government Schools  |  HB371

HB371 increases capital outlay funding for public schools from $300 million to $375 million annually.  

The Senate passed HB371 on April 2, 2024, by a vote of 50 to 4. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because education is not the role of government—it is the responsibility of a child’s parents or family. Schools can and should be privatized, without any need for public funding that steals from taxpayers (e.g., property taxes) and drains the treasury. If not dismantled, the government’s monopoly on preK-12 education will continue to displace traditional private schools and homeschooling in favor of universal state-sponsored schooling. The best “school choice,” by far, is for parents to choose not to place their child’s education in the hands of the state. Educational and economic freedom cannot be achieved by forcing other citizens to give up their hard-earned tax dollars for all that now entails a compulsory, failing, and government-run school system.

Right to In Vitro Fertilization  |  HB428

HB428 codifies a right for individuals to obtain in vitro fertilization.

The House passed HB428 on March 28, 2025, by a vote of 160 to 0. We have assigned minuses to the yeas because in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive technologies involve life-destroying practices through which the vast majority of embryos conceived outside the womb are aborted or indefinitely frozen, resulting in the killing or cryo-incarceration of millions of preborn children. Yet, no person has a right to take the “life or limb” of a preborn child. As the care of human life — not its destruction — is the greatest responsibility of government, lawmakers in Georgia ought to forbid all methods of abortion and cryo-orphaning entirely, upholding the sanctity of life for every person. The right to life is the most fundamental, God-given, and “unalienable” right asserted in the Declaration of Independence and guaranteed by the Fifth and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

AI “Election Interference” Bill  |  SB9

SB9 would make it a crime of “fraudulent election interference” for political campaigns to knowingly publish “materially deceptive” media within 90 days of an election, with the intent of “significantly influencing” a candidate in or “creating confusion” about the election.

The House passed SB9 on March 27, 2025, by a vote of 152 to 12. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this dubious piece of legislation originally established punishments for creating obscene AI-generated images of children but was later morphed into a bill on “fraudulent” election materials. Similar to California Governor Gavin Newsom’s “speech police” laws, which were passed supposedly to combat “deepfakes” and other deceptive content, this bill also raises serious concerns about attempts to silence political dissent. While its criminal penalties seem to apply only to persons “affiliated” with political parties or campaigns, and exceptions do exist for “satire” and “parody,” significant part’s of the bill’s text are vague. The question of who decides, and by what standard, whether something is “materially deceptive” remains extremely troubling. It may even be an indirect form of voter intimidation or “election interference” itself, especially considering the risk of potential felony charges. The Georgia Constitution plainly says that, “No law shall be passed to curtail or restrain the freedom of speech.” However, this bill does not make it clear at all if someone actually would or should be “responsible for abuse of that liberty.”

Right to In Vitro Fertilization  |  HB428

HB428 codifies a right for individuals to obtain in vitro fertilization.

The Senate passed HB428 on March 27, 2025, by a vote of 53 to 1. We have assigned minuses to the yeas because in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive technologies involve life-destroying practices through which the vast majority of embryos conceived outside the womb are aborted or indefinitely frozen, resulting in the killing or cryo-incarceration of millions of preborn children. Yet, no person has a right to take the “life or limb” of a preborn child. As the care of human life — not its destruction — is the greatest responsibility of government, lawmakers in Georgia ought to forbid all methods of abortion and cryo-orphaning entirely, upholding the sanctity of life for every person. The right to life is the most fundamental, God-given, and “unalienable” right asserted in the Declaration of Independence and guaranteed by the Fifth and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Reducing State Income Taxes  |  HB111

HB111 reduces the state income tax rate to 5.19% in 2025 and to 4.99% by 2027.

The Senate passed HB111 on March 20, 2025, by a vote of 30 to 23. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because the income tax is an immoral, anti-constitutional act of government-imposed theft that takes from people the wages they have rightfully earned. It turns citizens into slaves. A person’s property, including their income, belongs solely to them—not the state. The Bill of Rights and the 14^th Amendment expressly affirm that “No State” shall unjustly “deprive any person” of “liberty, or property.” Georgia must reject tyrannical, big government by protecting the “pursuit of Happiness,” particularly the right to enjoy the fruit of one’s own labor.

Preemption of Local Gun Control  |  SB163

SB163 would increase the civil penalty from $100 to $50,000 for unauthorized acts related to the local regulation of weapons.

The Senate passed SB163 on March 6, 2025, by a vote of 33 to 23. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because this bill would enhance the ability of law-citizens to sue counties and municipalities that enact unconstitutional gun control ordinances, helping to restore their Second Amendment-protected rights. The U.S. Constitution’s Second Amendment expressly declares that “the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” In addition, the Georgia Constitution grants the General Assembly the power to preempt the provisions of any local ordinance that is in direct conflict with state law.

Eliminating “School Zone” Ticket Cameras  |  HB225

HB225 would prohibit the use of “automatic traffic enforcement safety devices” to enforce speeding violations in “school zones.”

The House passed HB225 on March 4, 2025, by a vote of 129 to 37. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because this bill would effectively ban “school zone” ticket cameras, one of the baneful and coercive type of “policing-for-profit” schemes employed by local governments. Georgia law already allows local police to enforce traffic laws and issue moving violations. The use of these “school zone” ticket cameras from third-party (and potentially foreign-owned) companies is nothing other than a corrupt, techno-authoritarian method to unconstitutionally tax citizens. It infringes upon the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment, specifically the accused’s right to privacy and due process.

DNA Collection Without Due Process  |  SB29

SB29 requires the collection of a DNA sample from any person who is “arrested” for, not just charged with or convicted of, a “serious violent felony.”

The Senate passed SB29 on March 3, 2025, by a vote of 44 to 11. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill would unconstitutionally subject even innocent persons to mandatory DNA collection. In America, “due process of law” requires that a person be presumed innocent “until proven guilty.” Rather than provide for such a dangerous expansion of the statewide DNA database system and the threat it poses to justice and individual privacy, Georgia lawmakers should support, not undermine, the 4^th, 5^th, and 14^th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Medicaid Coverage for “Tobacco Cessation”  |  HB506

HB506 directs the Department of Community Health to provide Medicaid coverage for “tobacco cessation treatments.”

The House passed HB506 on March 3, 2025, by a vote of 142 to 31. We have assigned pluses to the nays because not only are anti-tobacco “public health” initiatives outside the limited purpose and scope of government, but Medicaid is a jointly financed federal-state program that is unauthorized according to Article 1, Section 8, of the U.S. Constitution. This bill entrenches Georgia in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s ever-expanding unconstitutional war on tobacco, which seeks to deny basic personal freedoms (e.g., the right to purchase or sell tobacco) and eradicate an entire industry, while relying on immoral and discriminatory forms of taxation (e.g., income taxes) that unjustly provide “medical assistance” benefits to “eligible” persons, who have little or no tax liability, at the expense of others. The Constitution’s Bill of Rights and 14th Amendment were written to prevent “nanny state” big-government policies and the reckless use of taxpayer money.

Article V Convention: Term Limits  |  SR23

SR23 would apply to Congress to “call a convention” under Article V of the U.S. Constitution for the purpose of proposing an amendment to set term limits on members of Congress.

The Senate adopted SR23 on February 20, 2025, by a vote of 34 to 18. We have assigned pluses to the nays because term limits conflict with the right of the American people to choose their representatives. Moreover, efforts to “call a convention” under Article V must be resisted. A constitutional convention (Con-Con) would have the ability to make major changes to the U.S. Constitution, or even completely rewrite it. Instead of failing to uphold their oath of office and risking the danger of a “runaway convention,” which could act as a “trojan horse” to destroy many of the Constitution’s limitations on government power, state legislators should act to immediately nullify all unconstitutional federal laws. Whenever the federal government assumes undelegated powers, in violation of the 10th Amendment, nullification of such lawless acts is the proper remedy. Article V was designed to correct potential errors or defects in the Constitution, not to “misconstrue or abuse its powers.” We must use Article VI to enforce the Constitution, rather than use Article V to alter or abolish it.

Georgia Green New Deal  |  HB206

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.

Student Loan Forgiveness  |  HB872

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 Senate passed HB872 on March 26, 2024 by a vote of 47 to 2. 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.

2nd Amendment Protection  |  HB1018

HB1018 amends Georgia’s Official Code to enhance protections for individuals and businesses involved in the sale and purchase of firearms. It prohibits financial institutions from using codes that identify firearms retailers or transactions, thereby preventing discrimination against these businesses. Additionally, it bars such institutions from disclosing financial records related to firearms transactions, except under specific conditions. The bill also stipulates that no person or government entity can maintain a registry of firearms or their owners. It empowers the Attorney General to investigate and prosecute violations of these provisions

The Georgia State Senate passed HB1018 on March 26, 2024 by a vote of 33 to 19. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the workaround by banks and credit card companies to track ammunition and firearm purchases violates several constitutionally protected rights, including those guaranteed by the Second and Fourth Amendments. This legislation prevents a significant invasion of privacy, reduces the risk of illegal searches, and prevents potential deterrence of lawful firearm purchases.

Georgia Green New Deal  |  HB206

HB206, known in some circles as the “Georgia Green New Deal,” 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 Senate passed HB206 on March 26, 2024 by a vote of 43 to 9. 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.

Foreign-owned Land  |  SB420

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.

Immigration Enforcement  |  HB1105

HB1105 outlines documentation for verifying immigration status, requires local law enforcement to cooperate with federal authorities, and imposes penalties for non-compliance. It bans “sanctuary” policies, mandates reporting on non-citizen inmates, and requires honoring immigration detainer notices. The bill also sets jail intake standards, authorizes DNA collection from certain convicted individuals, and mandates quarterly reports on foreign-born inmates, ensuring state and local agencies collaborate with federal authorities to enforce immigration laws and enhance public safety.

The Georgia State Senate passed HB1105 on March 21, 2024 by a vote of 34 to 19. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because this bill is vital for maintaining the rule of law and preserving the integrity of our immigration system, which are crucial to protecting national sovereignty. Uncontrolled immigration is used by those seeking to fundamentally transform the United States by deliberately altering the country’s demographics, which in turn could significantly impact the nation’s voting patterns.

Citizen Voting  |  HR780

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.

Central Bank Digital Currency  |  HB1053

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.

American Library Association  |  SB390

SB390 restricts taxpayer and private funds from being used to support the American Library Association (ALA) and its affiliates. It prohibits the use of these funds on ALA materials or services, with few exceptions, dissolves the State Board for the Certification of Librarians, transferring its duties to the Georgia Council of Public Libraries, and bars the ALA from bidding on state contracts.

The Georgia State Senate passed SB390 on February 29, 2024 by a vote of 33 to 20. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the American Library Association and its leadership openly promote Marxist and communist ideologies, which are fundamentally opposed to the principles of individual liberty, limited government, and free markets that are at the core of our constitutional Republic. Taxpayer dollars should not be used to fund the ALA.

Elections and Free Speech  |  HB986

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 this legislation violates the principles of “free speech.” The Georgia Constitution guarantees that, “No law shall be passed to curtail or restrain the freedom of speech.”

Student Loan Forgiveness  |  HB872

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.

Ranked-Choice Voting Ban  |  SB355

SB355 prohibits the use of ranked-choice voting in all state elections.

The Georgia State Senate passed SB355 on January 26, 2024 by a vote of 31 to 19.  We have assigned pluses to the nays because ranked-choice voting undermines the electorate’s ability to choose the best candidate in elections, threatens election integrity, and is designed to elect moderate-to-leftist politicians, which generally means they do not wholeheartedly adhere to the Constitution.

Georgia Promise Scholarship Act  |  SB233

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.

Zoos & Aquariums  |  HB86

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.

Zoos & Aquariums  |  HB86

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 Senate passed HB86 on March 27, 2023 by a vote of 52 to 2. 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.

Proof of Vaccine  |  SB1

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.

Minority Business  |  HB128

HB128 amends Georgia’s official code to boost the participation of minority, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses in state procurement contracts, covering various areas. It involves defining terms, providing tax deductions for eligible small business subcontractors, allowing certain tax return disclosures, and creating certification procedures for these businesses.

The Georgia State Senate passed HB128 on March 23, 2023 by a vote of 44 to 1. We have assigned pluses to the nays because offering tax breaks and changing standards for individuals based on minority status, gender, or ethnicity is reverse discrimination and embraces division and wokeness. Taxpayers should not be on the hook for funding discriminatory acts. Government should not interfere in personal matters and business, and allocating funds based on certain criteria infringes upon personal freedom and violates the 14th Amendment.

Sex Changes for Minors  |  SB140

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 Senate passed SB140 on March 21, 2023 by a vote of 31 to 21. 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.

Sex Changes for Minors  |  SB140

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.

Green Energy Authorities  |  HB206

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.”

Georgia Promise Scholarship Act  |  SB233

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 Senate passed SB233 on March 3, 2023 by a vote of 33 to 23. 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.

Mental Health  |  HB520

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.

Second Amendment Preservation Act  |  SB67

SB67 would have nullified a wide range of past, present, and future unconstitutional firearm restrictions contained in “federal acts, laws, executive orders, administrative orders, court orders, rules, and regulations.”

The Georgia State Senate passed SB67 on February 21, 2023 by a vote of 31 to 21. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because states have the right to nullify any law, rule, or executive order that violates the U.S. Constitution. In this case, SB67 is addressing law that violates the Second Amendment of the United States and Article I, Section I, Paragraph 8 of the Georgia State Constitution.

Proof of Vaccine  |  SB1

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 Senate passed SB1 on February 7, 2023 by a vote of 31 to 21. 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.

State Budget  |  HB911

HB911 enacts Georgia’s 2022-2023 fiscal year budget, spending a record $30.2 billion dollars, which is nearly an 11% increase from the previous year’s budget. The budget escalation is due to an increase in spending on public education, teacher raises, improvements to state’s healthcare system, pay raises for state employees, and capital construction projects.

The Georgia State Senate passed HB911 on April 4, 2022 by a vote of 56 to 0.  We have assigned pluses to the nays because this budget greatly expands the size of government and is aided by federal government support, which is not authorized under Art. 1 Sec. 8 of the US. Constitution.

Vaccine Passport Ban  |  SB345

SB345 prohibits state and local governments from mandating vaccine passports, meaning this essentially bans COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

The Georgia State Senate passed SB345 on April 4, 2022 by a vote of 34 to 20. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because an individual’s personal health care decisions are not the legitimate object of government, nor should be under federal, state, or local jurisdiction in the United States. Forcing an individual to produce their vaccination status would be a violation of their fundamental rights protected by the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Protect Students First Act  |  HB1084

HB1084 allows the Georgia High School Association to ban transgender students from participating in sports teams of the opposite gender.  This bill also bans the teaching of certain racial ideas or concepts, especially those the likes of Critical Race Theory and any equity-based curriculum.

The Georgia State House of Representatives passed HB1084 on April 4, 2022 by a vote of 98 to 71. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the left has been promoting radical Marxist ideas for years. This indoctrination is letting people believe that they can choose their pronouns and that they can be transgender. Scientifically and biblically, there are two genders. Taxpayers fund our schools and sports programs, and this includes the expense of teaching equity-based curriculum. This legislation ensures that taxpayer dollars will not be going to athletic programs that embrace the woke culture and that our schools will halt their divisive curriculum. This legislation is a good step in taking back our schools and protecting our kids.

State Budget  |  HB911

HB911 enacts Georgia’s 2022-2023 fiscal year budget, spending a record $30.2 billion dollars, which is nearly an 11% increase from the previous year’s budget. The budget escalation is due to an increase in spending on public education, teacher raises, improvements to state’s healthcare system, pay raises for state employees, and capital construction projects.

The Georgia State House of Representatives passed HB911 on April 4, 2022 by a vote of 160 to 5. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this budget greatly expands the size of government and is aided by federal government support, which is not authorized under Art. 1 Sec. 8 of the US. Constitution.

Constitutional Carry  |  SB319

SB319 removes the requirement that you must possess a permit when carrying a concealable weapon or firearm. This makes Georgia the 25^th state to enact a permitless gun carrying law.

The Georgia State Senate passed SB319 on April 1, 2022 by a vote of 34 to 22. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the fundamental right of the American people to keep and bear arms is protected by the U.S. Constitution, particularly in the 2nd, 9th, and 10th Amendments, and should not be infringed. The Constitution does not limit where a gun or firearm can or cannot be used.

Constitutional Carry  |  SB319

SB319 removes the requirement that you must possess a permit when carrying a concealable weapon or firearm. This makes Georgia the 25^th state to enact a permitless gun carrying law.

The Georgia State House of Representatives passed SB319 on March 30, 2022 by a vote of 100 to 67.  We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the fundamental right of the American people to keep and bear arms is protected by the U.S. Constitution, particularly in the 2nd, 9th, and 10th Amendments, and should not be infringed. The Constitution does not limit where a gun or firearm can or cannot be used.

Vaccine Passport Ban  |  SB345

SB345 prohibits state and local governments from mandating vaccine passports, meaning this essentially bans COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

The Georgia State House of Representatives passed SB345 on March 29, 2022 by a vote of 99 to 67. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because an individual’s personal health care decisions are not the legitimate object of government, nor should be under federal, state, or local jurisdiction in the United States. Forcing an individual to produce their vaccination status would be a violation of their fundamental rights protected by the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Mental Health Parity Act  |  HB1013

HB1013 greatly expands government controlled mental healthcare.  It hands unprecedented powers from people to the government, raises healthcare premiums, forces churches and other insurance providers to cover transgender surgeries, potentially creates a “red flag” type law to strip people of their 2nd amendment rights without due process, keeps pedophiles from going to jail, aligns mental health diagnoses with the WHO, and provides that someone could be locked up and be stripped of their rights against their will with nothing more than a reasonable belief that they could “potentially” need mental health treatment in the near future.

The Georgia State House of Representatives passed H1013 on March 8, 2022 by a vote of 169 to 3. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this legislation is a gross expansion of government and threatens our rights and liberties protected by the U.S. Constitution. This legislation has deep Marxist roots and unequivocally is just one more step closer to socialism.

Parents’ Bill of Rights  |  HB1178

HB1178 provides transparency and gives parents the right to review curriculum and learning materials in their child’s classroom.

The Georgia State House of Representatives passed HB1178 on March 4, 2022 by a vote of 98 to 68.  We have assigned pluses to the ayes because a student’s upbringing and education is both the responsibility and fundamental right of parents. Parental rights, as with all other fundamental rights, are protected by the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment. 

Save Girls’ Sports Act  |  SB435

SB435 prohibits transgender students from playing on sports teams that match their gender identity. This bans people born as males competing on girls’ teams and vice versa.

The Georgia State Senate passed SB435 on February 24, 2022 by a vote of 34 to 22.  We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the left has been promoting radical Marxist ideas for years. This indoctrination is letting people believe that they can choose their pronouns and that they can be transgender. Scientifically and biblically, there are two genders. Taxpayers fund sports programs in schools, so this legislation ensures that taxpayer dollars will not be going to athletic programs that embrace the woke culture.

Con Con – Balanced Budget  |  SR29

SR29 requests for a convention of the states under Article V of the United States Constitution; for Balanced Budget Amendment and for other purposes.

The Georgia State Senate passed SR29 on February 22, 2021 by a vote of 34 to 20. We have assigned pluses to the nays because a so-called “Convention of the States” would not be of “limited” purpose. Article V of the U.S. Constitution was designed to correct structural deficiencies in the federal government, not the behavior of its elected officials. SR29 should be opposed in favor of less risky, more precise, and immediate solutions that would restore power back to the states and to the people, such as clear-cut proposals in Congress to repeal bad amendments or state nullification of specific unauthorized federal laws.

Con Con – Term Limits  |  SR28

SR28 requests that the United States Congress call a convention under Article V of the Constitution, limited to proposing an amendment to the Constitution to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be election for as a member of the United States House of Representatives and Senate.

The Georgia State Senate passed SR28 on February 22, 2021 by a vote of 34 to 20. We have assigned pluses to the nays because a so-called “Convention of the States” would not be of “limited” purpose, even though SR28 states that their call for an Article V convention would be specifically for term limits. Article V of the U.S. Constitution was designed to correct structural deficiencies in the federal government, not the behavior of its elected officials. SR28 should be opposed in favor of less risky, more precise, and immediate solutions that would restore power back to the states and to the people, such as clear-cut proposals in Congress to repeal bad amendments or state nullification of specific unauthorized federal laws.

Hate Crime Hoax  |  HB426

HB426 would add further punishments for hate crimes committed in the state of Georgia.

The Georgia State House of Representatives passed HB426 on June 23, 2020 by a vote of 127 to 38. We have assigned pluses to the nays because “hate crime” legislation infringes on the right to freedom of speech. “Hate” is subjective term that doesn’t mean the same thing to each person.

Hate Crime Hoax  |  HB426

HB426 would add further punishments for hate crimes committed in the state of Georgia.  

The Georgia State Senate passed HB426 on June 23, 2020 by a vote of 29 to 22. We have assigned pluses to the nays because “hate crime” legislation infringes on the right to freedom of speech. “Hate” is subjective term that doesn’t mean the same thing to each person.

Public Transit Tax  |  HB105

HB105 would take money taxed from any ride share services (Uber, Lyft, taxis, etc.) and put it toward public transit projects statewide.

HB105 was passed in the Georgia State Senate on May 18, 2020 by a vote of 41 to 3. We have assigned pluses to the nays because taxing private services in order to favor public services is governmental overreach. Private services are better suited to handle the needs of citizens.

Additional Online Taxes  |  HB276

HB276 would increase the amount of sales tax that consumers would have to pay on online purchases.

The Georgia State House of Representatives passed HB276 on April 1, 2020 by a vote of 111 to 54. We have assigned pluses to the nays as this bill increases the role of government in day-to-day life. Rather than increasing sales taxes, government must reduce both the tax burden for citizens and the size of government.

Public Transit Tax  |  HB105

HB105 would take money taxed from any ride share services (Uber, Lyft, taxis, etc.) and put it toward public transit projects statewide.

HB105 was passed in the Georgia State House of Representatives on March 12, 2020 by a vote of 150 to 7. We have assigned pluses to the nays because taxing private services in favor of public services is governmental overreach. Private services are better suited to handle the needs of citizens.

More licensure for barbers  |  SB379

SB379 would increase the amount of required licensure for barbers and estheticians in the state of Georgia by adding a new “master barber” certification.

The Georgia State Senate passed SB379 on March 12, 2020 by a vote of 49 to 5. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill stifles business and entrepreneurship. The government should not get in the way of business, especially by adding a new certification that will take them away from work if they want to obtain it.

University free speech  |  SB318

SB318 would ensure that public universities would have to be places of free speech, where people are allowed the freedom of expression.

The Georgia State Senate passed SB318 on March 9, 2020 by a vote of 32 to 21. We have assigned pluses the ayes because this bill supports free speech rights. The Georgia Constitution guarantees that, “No law shall be passed to curtail or restrain the freedom of speech.”

Additional Online Taxes  |  HB276

HB276 would increase the amount of sales tax that consumers would have to pay on online purchases.

The Georgia State Senate passed HB276 on January 16, 2020 by a vote of 40 to 9. We have assigned pluses to the nays as this bill increases increase the role of government in day-to-day life. Rather than increasing sales taxes, government must reduce both the tax burden for citizens and the size of government.

2nd Amendment for Hunting  |  SB72

SB72 would allow hunters to use rifles in more scenarios, including in hunting on wildlife management areas.

The Georgia State House of Representatives passed in the house on April 2, 2019 by a vote of 105 to 61. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because this bill is a win for gun rights and a step in the right direction. The right to own, possess, and carry a firearm is enshrined absolutely in the 2nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

Expanding Healthcare Schemes  |  HB321

HB321 would extend subsidy programs to low usage rural hospitals, and take money from the entire state to do so.

The Georgia State House of Representatives passed HB321 on March 29, 2019 by a vote of 147 to 19. We have assigned pluses to the nays as government subsidies are unnecessary meddling. Taking money from taxpayers who would not use these hospitals constitutes theft.

Expanding Healthcare Schemes  |  HB321

HB321 would extend subsidy programs to low usage rural hospitals, and take money from the entire state to do so.

The Georgia State Senate passed HB321 on March 29, 2019 by a vote of 50 to 2. We have assigned pluses to the nays as government subsidies are unnecessary meddling. Taking money from taxpayers who would not use these hospitals constitutes theft.

Increase in Debt  |  HB221

HB221 would increase the limit on indebtedness by an extra $100 million, allowing the state to take on more debt.

The Georgia State House of Representatives passed HB221 on February 5, 2019 by a vote of 164 to 6. We have assigned pluses to the nays as this bill only serves to increase the debt being taken on by taxpayers. The government should not be expanding, as such growth only serves to impede citizens.