Georgia Assembly: Senator Brian Strickland

Brian is a native of McDonough, Georgia. He graduated from Henry County High School. He received his bachelor's degree in economics from Valdosta State University and his law degree from Florida Coastal School of Law. He lives in McDonough with his wife Lindsay and their two children. He is a member of the McDonough Presbyterian Church.

Brian is a lawyer at Smith, Welch, Webb & White. 

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Brian Strickland is currently the State Senator for Georgia's District 42. He was elected in 2018 and is serving his third term. He is the chairperson of the Senate Judiciary Committee since 2023. He was previously a State Representative for House District 111 from 2012 to 2017.

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Supported Senate Bill 420, which prohibits certain foreign individuals and companies from buying specific land to protect the agricultural sector.

- Supported Senate Bill 420, which prohibits certain foreign individuals and companies from buying specific land to protect the agricultural sector.

Economy

As of March 19, 2024, Brian Strickland’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Said, "It's time for the government to get out of the way and allow our rural communities better access to quality, affordable healthcare!"

- Said, "It's time for the government to get out of the way and allow our rural communities better access to quality, affordable healthcare!"

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Supported House Bill 838, which made it a crime to cause serious injury to first responders, including police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians.  

- Supported House Bill 838, which made it a crime to cause serious injury to first responders, including police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians.  

Public Safety

Education

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Brian Strickland

- Your state senator represents the interests of your district in the Georgia State Senate.
- Your state senator can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws after going through the legislative process. 
- State Senators are involved in approving some appointments by the Governor.
- The State Senate, along with the State House of Representatives, makes up our state lawmaking body: the Georgia General Assembly.
- There are 56 Georgia senators, each representing a single district.
- State Senators are elected to two-year terms. They are paid a yearly salary of $17,342.