2024 GA Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Georgia General Assembly in 2024 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
