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Reaching the Tipping Point: the Past, Present, and Future of Women in Georgia Politics
ISBN 978-0-578-78628-5 ©2020 Her Term™. All Rights Reserved. REACHING THE TIPPING POINT: THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE OF WOMEN IN GEORGIA POLITICS. A Her Term white paper exploring the value of electing women into public office, the causes of our current unequal representation, and the roadmap to recruiting and electing more women to lead Georgia’s progressive future. TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �4 Introduction � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 5 CURRENT LEGISLATIVE LANDSCAPE BY THE NUMBERS . 6 National � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �7 Georgia � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �7 U�S� Congress � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �7 Georgia Statewide Executive Offices � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8 Georgia General Assembly � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8 Why This Matters� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 9 WHEN SHE WINS, EVERYONE DOES . .10 Introduction � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � -
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COBB COUNTY A BUSTLING MARCH/APRIL 2017 PAGE 26 AN INSIDE VIEW INTO GEORGIA’S NEWS, POLITICS & CULTURE THE 2017 MOST INFLUENTIAL GEORGIA LOTTERY CORP. CEO ISSUE DEBBIE ALFORD COLUMNS BY KADE CULLEFER KAREN BREMER MAC McGREW CINDY MORLEY GARY REESE DANA RICKMAN LARRY WALKER The hallmark of the GWCCA Campus is CONNEE CTIVITY DEPARTMENTS Publisher’s Message 4 Floating Boats 6 FEATURES James’ 2017 Most Influential 8 JAMES 18 Saluting the James 2016 “Influentials” P.O. BOX 724787 ATLANTA, GEORGIA 31139 24 678 • 460 • 5410 Georgian of the Year, Debbie Alford Building A Proposed Contiguous Exhibition Facilityc Development on the Rise in Cobb County 26 PUBLISHED BY by Cindy Morley INTERNET NEWS AGENCY LLC 2017 Legislators of the Year 29 Building B CHAIRMAN MATTHEW TOWERY COLUMNS CEO & PUBLISHER PHIL KENT Future Conventtion Hotel [email protected] Language Matters: Building C How We Talk About Georgia Schools 21 CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER LOUIE HUNTER by Dr. Dana Rickman ASSOCIATE EDITOR GARY REESE ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES Georgia’s Legal Environment on a PATTI PEACH [email protected] Consistent Downward Trend 23 by Kade Cullefer The connections between Georggia World Congress Center venues, the hotel MARKETING DIRECTOR MELANIE DOBBINS district, and the world’world s busiest aairporirport are key differentiaferentiatorsators in Atlanta’Atlanta’s ability to [email protected] Georgia Restaurants Deliver compete for in-demand conventions and tradeshows. CIRCULATION PATRICK HICKEY [email protected] Significant Economic Impact 31 by Karen Bremer CONTRIBUTING WRITERS A fixed gateway between the exhibit halls in Buildings B & C would solidify KADE CULLEFER 33 Atlanta’s place as the world’s premier convention destination. -
Presession Report 2019
PRESESSION REPORT 2019 PRE-FILED LEGISLATION • House http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/Prefiles.aspx?Chamber=2 • Senate http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/Prefiles.aspx?Chamber=1 There were 28 pre-filed pieces of legislation for 2019. While some were on the lighter side – such as naming the judicial center after Governor Nathan Deal and commending the Atlanta Braves 2018 season – some notables include the following: HB 2 – (Rep. Matt Gurtler) Allows certain Georgians to carry a firearm without a permit. HB 8 – (Rep. Debbie Buckner) Exempts certain women’s hygiene products from state sales tax. HR 2 – (Rep. Scot Turner) Prohibits the use of a poll tax in Georgia. HR 6 – (Rep. Michael Caldwell) Provides for term limits for state elected officials. SB 2 – (Sen. Steve Gooch) Allows for EMCs to partner with internet companies to provide broadband service to members. HOT BUTTON ISSUES FOR 2019 Education Throughout the campaign, Governor Kemp presented education as one of his top priorities. Included in this is teacher compensation and a priority on mental health counselors in schools as well as school security. We will also continue to watch and see how the state proceeds with the implementation of the testing pilot program passed in 2018. One complication in education policy in 2019 is a void in leadership in each Chamber. With the retirement of Brooks Coleman in the House and Senator Lindsey Tippins resigning his chairmanship, both committees are currently without a leader. We expect the new chairs to be announced any day now. Rural Georgia Throughout the 2018 Legislative Session and the 2018 Campaign season, we saw a recurring theme in that legislators see the need for reforms that aid rural Georgia. -
Sine Die 2016
Georgia Bio Legislative Watch SineDie 2016 Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP The General Assembly has adjourned "Sine Die". In keeping with tradition, lawmakers saved their lengthiest calendar of bills for the final day of the session. They went passed the previously- assumed "midnight deadline" and adjourned closer to 12:30 am. Legislators now rush back to tend to their campaigns in their home districts. While most passed legislation is still 'pending', Governor Deal sent a strong message to Georgia's faith and business communities by vetoing HB 757, the "Free Exercise Protection Act" on Monday. Numerous legislators are calling for an override of the Governor's veto, which would require a 3/5 majority in both chambers to call them back into session. Such an action is supposed to only be used to address a State emergency. We will monitor and notify you if this gains any traction. 2016 Study Committees: Legislators passed numerous resolutions creating study committees. These committees will meet throughout the rest of year and will prepare a final report to be used during in 2017. We will be monitoring and reporting a number of these study committees. House Study Committees • HR 978, by Rep. Wendell Willard (R-Sandy Springs) creates the House Special Study Committee on Judicial Qualifications Commission Reform. • HR 979, by Rep. Penny Houston (R-Nashville) creates the House Study Committee on Programs that Provide Services for the Reading to the Blind and the Visually Impaired. • HR 1093, by Rep. Kimberly Alexander (D-Hiram) creates the House Study Committee on Mental Illness Initiative, Reform, Public Health, and Safety. -
A Consumer Health Advocate's Guide to the 2017
A CONSUMER HEALTH ADVOCATE’S GUIDE TO THE 2017 GEORGIA LEGISLATIVE SESSION Information for Action 2017 1 2 Contents About Georgians for a Healthy Future » PAGE 2 Legislative Process Overview » PAGE 3 How a Bill Becomes a Law (Chart) » PAGE 8 Constitutional Officers & Health Policy Staff » PAGE 10 Agency Commissioners & Health Policy Staff » PAGE 11 Georgia House of Representatives » PAGE 12 House Committees » PAGE 22 Georgia State Senate » PAGE 24 Senate Committees » PAGE 28 Health Care Advocacy Organizations & Associations » PAGE 30 Media: Health Care, State Government & Political Reporters » PAGE 33 Advocacy Demystified » PAGE 34 Glossary of Terms » PAGE 36 100 Edgewood Avenue, NE, Suite 1015 Atlanta, Georgia 30303 (404) 567-5016 www.healthyfuturega.org ABOUT GEORGIANS FOR A HEALTHY FUTURE Georgians for a Healthy Future (GHF) is a nonprofit health policy and advocacy organiza- tion that provides a voice for Georgia consumers on vital and timely health care issues. Our mission is to build and mobilize a unified voice, vision and leadership to achieve a healthy future for all Georgians. Georgians for a Healthy Future approaches our vision of ensuring access to quality, afford- able health care for all Georgians in three major ways 1) outreach and public education, 2) building, managing, and mobilizing coalitions, and 3) public policy advocacy. GEORGIANS FOR A HEALTHY FUTURE’S 2017 POLICY PRIORITIES INCLUDE: 1. Ensure access to quality, affordable health coverage and care, and protections for all Georgians. 2. End surprise out-of-network bills. 3. Set and enforce network adequacy standards for all health plans in Georgia. 4. Prevent youth substance use disorders through utilizing Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) in Medicaid. -
Weekly Legislative Report #6 02-22-19
Governmental Affairs Terry Mathews: 404-310-4173 [email protected] Scott Maxwell: 404-216-8075 [email protected] The following information is intended for the sole use of the clients of Mathews & Maxwell, Inc. Please contact the principals above to learn more about the services of the firm. Weekly Legislative Report #6 Week Ending February 22nd, 2019 The General Assembly completed its 20th legislative day on Friday, the halfway point of its 40-day session. Floor sessions are lengthening and committee meetings are beginning to stretch into the 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. realm as more and more bills work their way through the multi-layered process. FY 2019 Amended Budget Completed The House and Senate on Friday passed the FYA 2019 budget with a couple of amendments, finishing the General Assembly’s work on funding for the fiscal year ending June 30. Legislators found an additional $250,000 for home delivered meals to decrease the waiting list in each Area Agency on Aging across the state. They added $2 million to help hospitals located in rural, federally designated counties adversely impacted by Hurricane Michael, and made $20 million available for loans to farmers impacted by the hurricane. The increases are based on an estimated 3.3% revenue growth through June 30. That’s more than the 1.5% growth the state has seen since July 1 of last year, but legislators were confident of balancing the budget as required by the state constitution. Your Doc Is Just a Phone Call Away . Senator Renee Unterman (R-Buford) lost her HHS Committee Chair, but she certainly hasn’t retired from the fight. -
Student Voter's Guide
UNG VOTES! 2018 (Courtesy of the PSSA and the SGA) FREE for YOU! Student Voter’s Guide To the November 6th General Election Political Science Student Association President – Meredith Shea Faculty Advisor – Dr. Carl Cavalli Voters Guide co-ordinators – Patrick Price, Austin Stacy Supporting Organization: The American Democracy Project Table of Contents Candidates for Governor ......................................................................... 1 Candidates for Lieutenant Governor ........................................................ 3 Candidates for Secretary of State ............................................................ 3 Candidates for Attorney General ............................................................. 4 Candidates for Contested U.S. House Districts ....................................... 5 Candidates for Contested State House Districts .................................... 14 Candidates for Contested State Senate Districts ................................... 15 U.S. Congressional District Map for Georgia ......................................... 16 State House District Map for Georgia .................................................... 17 State Senate District Map for Georgia ................................................... 18 This voter’s guide is designed to assist University of North Georgia students in the November 6th general election (and December 4th runoff elections, if needed). The guide contains information on candidates for state and federal offices. This non-partisan guide is a unique benefit -
2021 State Legislator Pledge Signers
I pledge that, as a member of the state legislature, I will cosponsor, vote for, and defend the resolution applying for an Article V convention for the sole purpose of enacting term limits on Congress. The U.S. Term Limits Article V Pledge Signers 2021 State Legislators 1250 Connecticut Ave NW Suite 200 ALABAMA S022 David Livingston H073 Karen Mathiak Washington, D.C. 20036 Successfully passed a term S028 Kate Brophy McGee H097 Bonnie Rich (202) 261-3532 limits only resolution. H098 David Clark termlimits.org CALIFORNIA H103 Timothy Barr ALASKA H048 Blanca Rubio H104 Chuck Efstration H030 Ron Gillham H105 Donna McLeod COLORADO H110 Clint Crowe ARKANSAS H016 Andres Pico H119 Marcus Wiedower H024 Bruce Cozart H022 Margo Herzl H131 Beth Camp H042 Mark Perry H039 Mark Baisley H141 Dale Washburn H071 Joe Cloud H048 Tonya Van Beber H147 Heath Clark H049 Michael Lynch H151 Gerald Greene ARIZONA H060 Ron Hanks H157 Bill Werkheiser H001 Noel Campbell H062 Donald Valdez H161 Bill Hitchens H001 Judy Burges H063 Dan Woog H162 Carl Gilliard H001 Quang Nguyen H064 Richard Holtorf H164 Ron Stephens H002 Andrea Dalessandro S001 Jerry Sonnenberg H166 Jesse Petrea H002 Daniel Hernandez S010 Larry Liston H176 James Burchett H003 Alma Hernandez S023 Barbara Kirkmeyer H177 Dexter Sharper H005 Leo Biasiucci H179 Don Hogan H006 Walter Blackman CONNECTICUT S008 Russ Goodman H007 Arlando Teller H132 Brian Farnen S013 Carden Summers H008 David Cook H149 Kimberly Fiorello S017 Brian Strickland H011 Mark Finchem S021 Brandon Beach H012 Travis Grantham FLORIDA S027 Greg Dolezal H014 Gail Griffin Successfully passed a term S030 Mike Dugan H015 Steve Kaiser limits only resolution. -
REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS Reproductive Rights Scorecard Methodology
LEGISLATIVE SCORECARD 2020 REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS Reproductive Rights Scorecard Methodology Who are we? The ACLU of Georgia envisions a state that guarantees all persons the civil liberties and rights con- tained in the United States and Georgia Constitutions and Bill of Rights. The ACLU of Georgia en- hances and defends the civil liberties and rights of all Georgians through legal action, legislative and community advocacy and civic education and engagement. We are an inclusive, nonpartisan, state- wide organization powered by our members, donors and active volunteers. How do we select the bills to analyze? Which bills did we choose, and why? Throughout the ACLU’s history, great strides To ensure a thorough review of Georgia’s repro- have been made to protect women’s rights, in- ductive justice and women’s rights bills, we scored cluding women’s suffrage, education, women eight bills dating back to 2012. Each legislator entering the workforce, and most recently, the Me was scored on bills they voted on since being elect- Too Movement. Despite this incredible progress, ed (absences and excuses were not counted to- women still face discrimination and are forced to wards the score). Because the bills we chose were constantly defend challenges to their ability to voted on throughout the years of 2012 to 2020, make private decisions about reproductive health. some legislators are scored on a different num- Overall, women make just 78 cents for every ber of bills because they were not present in the dollar earned by men. Black women earn only legislature when every bill scored was voted on or 64 cents and Latinas earn only 54 cents for each they were absent/excused from the vote — these dollar earned by white men. -
Norfolk Southern Corporation Contributions to Candidates and Political Committees January 1 ‐ December 30, 2020*
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION CONTRIBUTIONS TO CANDIDATES AND POLITICAL COMMITTEES JANUARY 1 ‐ DECEMBER 30, 2020* STATE RECIPIENT OF CORPORATE POLITICAL FUNDS AMOUNT DATE ELECTION OFFICE OR COMMITTEE IL Eva Dina Delgado $1,000 01/27/2020 Primary 2020 State House US Democratic Governors Association (DGA) $10,000 01/27/2020 Election Cycle 2020 Association IL Pat McGuire $250 01/30/2020 Other 2019 State Senate SC SC Rep Senate Caucus (Admin Fund) $3,500 02/18/2020 N/A 2020 State Party Non‐Fed Admin Acct US Republican Governors Association (RGA) $10,000 02/18/2020 N/A 2020 Association LA Stuart Bishop $500 03/03/2020 Primary 2023 Statewide ‐TBD LA Ryan Bourriaque $250 03/03/2020 Primary 2023 State House LA Rhonda Butler $250 03/03/2020 Primary 2023 State House LA Robby Carter $250 03/03/2020 Primary 2023 State House LA Heather Cloud $500 03/03/2020 Primary 2023 State Senate LA Patrick Page Cortez $500 03/03/2020 Primary 2023 Statewide ‐TBD LA Mary DuBuisson $250 03/03/2020 Primary 2023 State House LA Michael Echols $250 03/03/2020 Primary 2023 State House LA Julie Emerson $250 03/03/2020 Primary 2023 State House LA Raymond Garofalo $250 03/03/2020 Primary 2023 Statewide ‐TBD LA Charles Henry $250 03/03/2020 Primary 2023 State House LA Sharon Hewitt $500 03/03/2020 Primary 2023 State Senate LA Stephanie Hilferty $250 03/03/2020 Primary 2023 State House LA Valarie Hodges $250 03/03/2020 Primary 2023 Statewide ‐TBD LA Paul Hollis $250 03/03/2020 Primary 2023 Statewide ‐TBD LA Ronnie Johns $500 03/03/2020 Primary 2023 Statewide ‐TBD LA Tim Kerner -
View North Fulton Legislative Delegation
North Fulton Legislative Delegation Senators Senator John Albers – District 56 Phone: 404.463.8055 [email protected] Committees: Public Safety - Chairman; Finance - Vice Chairman; Appropriations; Education and Youth; Regulated Industries and Utilities – Ex-Officio; Rules – Ex-Officio Senator Brandon Beach – District 21 Phone: 404.463.1378 [email protected] Committees: Science and Technology – Vice Chairman; Appropriations; Economic Development and Tourism; Higher Education Senator Sally Harrell – District 40 Phone: 404.463.2260 [email protected] Committees: Ethics; Higher Education; Natural Resources and the Environment; Retirement; State Institutions and Property – Secretary Senator Jennifer Jordan – District 6 Phone: 404.656.6446 [email protected] Committees: Special Judiciary - Chairman; Appropriations; Banking and Financial Institutions; Higher Education; Interstate Cooperation Senator Michelle Au – District 48 Phone: 404.463.1562 [email protected] Committees: Health and Human Services; Retirement; Science and Technology; State and Local Governmental Operations Senator Kay Kirkpatrick – District 32 Phone: 404.656.3932 [email protected] Committees: Veterans, Military, and Homeland Security – Chairman; Health and Human Services; Insurance and Labor; Judiciary; Appropriations – Ex-Officio Representatives Representative Wesley Cantrell – District 22 Phone: 404.656.0152 [email protected] Committees: Small Business Development - Chairman; Information and Audits - Secretary; -
Legislative Report
JUDICIAL COUNCIL OF GEORGIA ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS LEGISLATIVE REPORT February 13, 2018 legislation.georgiacourts.gov Legislative Days 19-20 The busy pace of the legislature continued on Monday and Tuesday, and the 2018 session is now halfway complete. Items moving through the process early this week include HB 654, recommendations from the Georgia Child Support Commission passed by the House, and HB 683, the Amended Fiscal Year 2018 Budget passed by the Senate Appropriations Committee. The Senate version of the tracking document can be found here. The House and Senate will convene on Wednesday, February 14, and Thursday, February 15, for Legislative Days 21 and 22. Both chambers will be in recess on Friday, February 16. This report is a compilation of the items acted on this week affecting Georgia’s Judiciary. To view more legislation pertaining to the judiciary, as well as bill summaries, previous reports, and committee meeting schedules, please visit legislation.georgiacourts.gov. Floor and Committee Action Legislation Supported by the Judicial Council HB 654 – Child support; reforms recommended by Ga. Child Support Commission; enact Sponsor: Rep. Beth Beskin (R – Atlanta) HB 654 amends Code Section 19-6-15 of the O.C.G.A. The bill makes it discretionary, but not mandatory, to file multiple worksheets in cases with more than one child where one child may become ineligible for support over the next two years. Action: HB 654 passed out of House Rules (2/12/18); and, passed the House with a vote of 170-0 (2/13/18). Other Bills HB 190 - Domestic relations; marriage articles and antenuptial agreements; change provisions Sponsor: Rep.