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The candidate's website says, "House Bill 1131 (2020) - expands the child and dependent care tax credit for all Georgia families"

The candidate's website says, "House Bill 1129 (2020) - expands the state tax credit for family caregivers and qualified caregiving expenses to support those who are taking care of another family member"

 "House Bill 1129 (2020) - expands the state tax credit for family caregivers and qualified caregiving expenses to support those who are taking care of another family member"

The candidate's website says, "House Bill 461 (2019) - exempts all real property if used exclusively for multiple-family housing"

Passed "House Bill 461 (2019) - exempting all real property if used exclusively for multiple-family housing"

The candidate's website says, "House Bill 839 (2020) - addresses worker misclassification and wage theft in Georgia"

The candidate's website says, "-Provides job search, training, and education assistance."

The candidate's website says, "-Provides families and individuals with affordable food."

Wants to provides families and individuals with affordable food."

The candidate's website says, "House Resolution 1224 (2018) - create a House Study Committee on Establishment of a Living Wage"


 Co-Sponsord, House Resolution 1224 (2018) - create a House Study Committee on Establishment of a Living Wage"

The candidate's website says, "House Bill 1002 (2018) - codifying new definitions to address employee misclassification and prevent wage theft"

As Georgia state House Representative, he authored and co-sponsored House Bill 1002, which developed new ways of categorizing job definitions to attempt to prevent employers from paying their workers inadequate wages.

The candidate's website says, "House Bill 984 (2018) - enact a refundable earned income tax credit for working families"

As a Georgia state House Representative, he authored and co-sponsored several House Bills creating tax credits for working families and qualified caregivers supporting family members.

The candidate's website says, "House Resolution 1641 (2020) - recognizes the need for federal fiscal relief to ensure an equitable economic recovery in Georgia due to the COVID19 pandemic that prioritizes the well-being of working families and Georgia’s most vulnerable citizens"

As a Georgia state House Representative, he authored and co-sponsored House Resolution 1641, which is aimed to ensure an equitable economic recovery in Georgia from the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing specifically on working families and at-risk populations in Georgia.

Plans to strengthen Gwinnett's economy by promoting fiscal responsibility, investing in transportation and education, forming public-private partnerships, creating middle-class jobs, and bolstering small businesses and innovation.

Wants to promote financial responsibility, invest in transportation and education, form public-private partnerships, create middle-class jobs, enhance small businesses ,and foster innovation as he believes that will strengthen Gwinnett's economy. 

The candidate's website says, "-Provide job training for job interviews, resume writing, jobs skills, basic financial education, and other life skills."

Wants to provide job training for job interviews, resume writing, jobs skills, basic financial education, and other life skills. 

The candidate's website says, "House Bill 52 (2017) - provide Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) assistance for children with legal custodians"

As Georgia state House Representative, he authored and co-sponsored, House Bill 52-providing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) for children with legal custodians. 

The candidate's website says, "-Build adequate housing for low-income families"

Plans to improve housing for low-income families. 

- As Georgia state House Representative, he authored and co-sponsored House Bill 1002, which developed new ways of categorizing job definitions to attempt to prevent employers from paying their workers inadequate wages.
- As a Georgia state House Representative, he authored and co-sponsored several House Bills creating tax credits for working families and qualified caregivers supporting family members.
- As a Georgia state House Representative, he authored and co-sponsored House Resolution 1641, which is aimed to ensure an equitable economic recovery in Georgia from the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing specifically on working families and at-risk populations in Georgia.
- Wants to promote financial responsibility, invest in transportation and education, form public-private partnerships, create middle-class jobs, enhance small businesses ,and foster innovation as he believes that will strengthen Gwinnett's economy. 
- Wants to provide job training for job interviews, resume writing, jobs skills, basic financial education, and other life skills. 
- As Georgia state House Representative, he authored and co-sponsored, House Bill 52-providing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) for children with legal custodians. 
- Plans to improve housing for low-income families. 

Economy

The candidate's website says, "House Resolution 48 (2019) - oppose oil exploration and drilling off Georgia’s coast to protect tourism and fisheries"

The candidate's website says, "House Resolution 1041 (2018) - oppose oil exploration and drilling off Georgia’s coast to protect tourism and fisheries"

As Georgia state House Representative, he helped pass House Resolution 1041, opposing oil exploration and drilling off Georgia’s coast to "protect tourism and fisheries".

- As Georgia state House Representative, he helped pass House Resolution 1041, opposing oil exploration and drilling off Georgia’s coast to "protect tourism and fisheries".

Energy & the Environment

The candidate's website says, "House Bill 669 (2018) - authorize appropriations to Medicaid Expand in Georgia"

The candidate's website says, "Medicaid expansion would provide more than 500,000 Georgians with health insurance... It is estimated to bring in more than $30 billion in federal dollars to Georgia’s healthcare system over 10 years..."

Supports expanding Medicaid, as he said "Medicaid expansion would provide more than 500,000 Georgians with health insurance... It is estimated to bring in more than $30 billion in federal dollars to Georgia’s healthcare system over 10 years..."

The candidate's website says, "House Bill 1063 (2020) - prohibits terminating the Medicaid coverage of a dual enrollee, someone who is elderly or disabled and low-income, unless a manual review is conducted that verifies the patient is no longer eligible."

As Georgia state House Representative, he helped pass House Bill 1063, that prohibits ending the Medicaid coverage of a "dual enrollee", someone who is elderly or disabled and low-income, unless a manual review verifies that a patient is not eligible.

The candidate's website says, "House Bill 989 (2020) - convenes an advisory working group to update or develop, if appropriate, tools and protocols to screen children for trauma within the Early Periodic Screening Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) program."

As Georgia state House Representative, he authored and co-sponsored, House Bill 989 - which creates a team of advisors to update and create new tools for checking if children have experienced trauma as part of the Early Periodic Screening Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) program.

The candidate's website says, "House Bill 786 (2018) - prohibit insurance companies from discriminating against victims of family and sexual violence"

Authored and co-sponsored House Bill 786 (2018) which prohibits insurance companies from discriminating against victims of family and sexual violence. 

The candidate's website says, "House Bill 961 (2020) - identifies the high-cost prescription drugs that the state expends significant public funds and authorizes the Attorney General to require drug manufacturers to provide certain information"

Authored and co-sponsored House Bill 961, which identifies expensive prescription drugs that spend public funds, and also authorizes the Attorney General to require drug manufacturers to provide "certain information." 

The candidate's website says, "House Resolution 1168 (2020) - creates a House Study Committee on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) to improve the health of women and children"

As Georgia state House Representative, he authored and co-sponsored House Resolution 1168, which created a House Study Committee on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) to improve the health of women and children. 

The candidate's website says, "-Provides financial assistance to individuals who need treatment for eating disorders."

Wants to provide federal financial assistance to individuals who need treatment for eating disorders.

The candidate's website says, "-Provides residential services, health & social services, community access day programs, and life enrichment programs."

Plans to install residential services, health and social services, community access day programs, and life enrichment programs.

- Supports expanding Medicaid, as he said "Medicaid expansion would provide more than 500,000 Georgians with health insurance... It is estimated to bring in more than $30 billion in federal dollars to Georgia’s healthcare system over 10 years..."
- As Georgia state House Representative, he helped pass House Bill 1063, that prohibits ending the Medicaid coverage of a "dual enrollee", someone who is elderly or disabled and low-income, unless a manual review verifies that a patient is not eligible.
- As Georgia state House Representative, he authored and co-sponsored, House Bill 989 - which creates a team of advisors to update and create new tools for checking if children have experienced trauma as part of the Early Periodic Screening Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) program.
- Authored and co-sponsored House Bill 786 (2018) which prohibits insurance companies from discriminating against victims of family and sexual violence. 
- Authored and co-sponsored House Bill 961, which identifies expensive prescription drugs that spend public funds, and also authorizes the Attorney General to require drug manufacturers to provide "certain information." 
- As Georgia state House Representative, he authored and co-sponsored House Resolution 1168, which created a House Study Committee on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) to improve the health of women and children. 
- Wants to provide federal financial assistance to individuals who need treatment for eating disorders.
- Plans to install residential services, health and social services, community access day programs, and life enrichment programs.

Healthcare

The candidate's website says, "The right to vote is precious because it safeguards all of our other rights. Free and fair elections are the foundation of our Democracy."

The candidate's website says, "House Bill 346 (2017) - enact the Permanent Portable Registration Act to provide for portable voter registration"

The candidate's website says, "House Resolution 416 (2019) - create House Study Committee on Georgia County Board of Elections and Registration"

The candidate's website says, "House Bill 433 (2019) - to provide for Hand marked Paper Ballots to be used in Georgia’s elections"

As Georgia state House Representative, he authored and co-sponsored House Bill 433, providing hand marked Paper Ballots to be used in Georgia’s elections. 

The candidate's website says, "Register to vote and use your power to determine the direction of our state and nation. You can register online with your with a valid driver’s license or identification card issued by the GA Department of Driver Services."

Supports digital registration for voting. 

- As Georgia state House Representative, he authored and co-sponsored House Bill 433, providing hand marked Paper Ballots to be used in Georgia’s elections. 
- Supports digital registration for voting. 

Voting & Elections

The candidate's website says, "Gun violence is the leading cause of death for American children."

The candidate's website says, "-Public awareness campaign with a focus on youth addiction and issues regarding alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs."

The candidate's website says, "House Bill 1244 (2020) - create Georgia State Law Enforcement Citizen Review Council"

The candidate's website says, "Gun violence is the leading cause of death for American children. Republicans have done nothing, but allow more gu… https://t.co/wfttSC4RJU"

Opposes gun control, stating "Gun violence is the leading cause of death for American children. Republicans have done nothing."

The candidate's website says, "House Bill 746 (2018) - provide statewide uniformity in policies and procedures concerning law enforcement contact with sexual assault victims"

As Georgia state House Representative, he authored and co-sponsored House Bill 746, providing statewide uniformity in policies concerning law enforcement contact with sexual assault victims. 

The candidate's website says, "House Resolution 1650 (2020) - recognizes the need to reform use of force policies to protect lives and keep communities safe"

As Georgia state House Representative, he authored and co-sponsored, House Resolution 1650, which reforms police policies about the use of force. 

- Opposes gun control, stating "Gun violence is the leading cause of death for American children. Republicans have done nothing."
- As Georgia state House Representative, he authored and co-sponsored House Bill 746, providing statewide uniformity in policies concerning law enforcement contact with sexual assault victims. 
- As Georgia state House Representative, he authored and co-sponsored, House Resolution 1650, which reforms police policies about the use of force. 

Public Safety

The candidate's website says, "-After School Program K-8 offers lessons for science, engineering, coding, and robotics."

The candidate's website says, "-Summer Lunch Program-sack lunches to homeless and needy children in Lawrenceville and Jenkins Elementary Schools, Moore Middle School, and homeless community in Lawrenceville."

The candidate's website says, "House Resolution 1102 (2018) - study committee on increasing access to Pre-K and After School programs"

The candidate's website says, "House Resolution 1642 (2020) - recognizing the importance of ensuring access to higher education and encouraging the USG Board of Regents to repeal Rule 4.1.6 and allow all Georgians to enroll in Georgia’s public colleges regardless of immigration status"

As Georgia state House Representative, he authored and co-sponsored House Resolution 1642, which encourages all Georgians to enroll in Georgia’s public colleges regardless of immigration status. 

Said, "We need to invest in K-12 and higher education. As your state representative, I pledge to fight for quality public education for every child in Georgia. Every child, no matter his or her background, deserves world-class education."

The candidate's website says, "House Resolution 710 (2017) - encouraging the protection and historical preservation of Hooper-Renwick High School - the only school for African American children in Gwinnett County until 1968, when schools were finally desegregated"

As Georgia state House Representative, he authored and co-sponsored House Resolution 710, which supports the protection and preservation of Hooper-Renwick High School - the only school for African American children in Gwinnett County until 1968. 

The candidate's website says, "House Bill 376 (2017) - enact College Completion Access Act to remove a provision that makes student ineligible for the HOPE scholarship seven years after graduating high school"

As Georgia state House Representative, he authored and co-sponsored, House Bill 376, leading College Completion Access Act to remove a provision that made students ineligible for the HOPE scholarship seven years after graduating high school. 

The candidate's website says, "-Provides scholarships, busing, and school lunches for refugee children."

Wants to provide scholarships, busing, and school lunches for refugee children. 

The candidate's website says, "House Resolution 291 (2020) - creates a House Study Committee on Increasing Access to Afterschool Programs"

As Georgia state House Representative, he authored and co-sponsored a resolution creating a House Study Committee on Increasing Access to Afterschool Programs. 

- As Georgia state House Representative, he authored and co-sponsored House Resolution 1642, which encourages all Georgians to enroll in Georgia’s public colleges regardless of immigration status. 
- Said, "We need to invest in K-12 and higher education. As your state representative, I pledge to fight for quality public education for every child in Georgia. Every child, no matter his or her background, deserves world-class education."
- As Georgia state House Representative, he authored and co-sponsored House Resolution 710, which supports the protection and preservation of Hooper-Renwick High School - the only school for African American children in Gwinnett County until 1968. 
- As Georgia state House Representative, he authored and co-sponsored, House Bill 376, leading College Completion Access Act to remove a provision that made students ineligible for the HOPE scholarship seven years after graduating high school. 
- Wants to provide scholarships, busing, and school lunches for refugee children. 
- As Georgia state House Representative, he authored and co-sponsored a resolution creating a House Study Committee on Increasing Access to Afterschool Programs. 

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- Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Georgia State House of Representatives.
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