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Said, "Monday, February 3, was Legislative Day 10 ... This week, my colleagues and I have been busy meeting in our committees, and the House convened on the House floor for three days, where we passed several important measures... On Wednesday, the House unanimously adopted House Resolution 935, a bipartisan measure that would reauthorize the Georgia Commission on Freight and Logistics for the 2020 calendar year. The commission ... would continue its work to develop unique and specific solutions for trucking, rail and air cargo, including reducing the driving risks for truck drivers and other motorists, expanding dedicated lanes for moving freight and reducing traffic impacts in and out of the ports and around key metropolitan areas... HR 935 will now be considered by the Senate, and if it is adopted, the commission would continue its necessary work to identify ways to support the state’s freight and logistics industries and allow Georgia to maintain its competitive advantage in these industries... Over the last few years, the House has spearheaded legislation to develop the new Georgia State-wide Business Court, which launched in January 2020... These specialized courts ... are dedicated to providing expedited resolution of cases for complex commercial lawsuits... The Georgia State-wide Business Court system is designed to enhance Georgia’s position as the number one state to do business... This week, the House also adopted House Resolution 326 in honor of Mr. Roger Dill, who worked for the Georgia Department of Transportation for 23 years... Mr. Dill contributed to a number of notable transportation projects... and this resolution formally acknowledges Mr. Dill for his personal commitment to the betterment of Georgia and his contributions to the state’s transportation infrastructure... Finally, before we adjourned for the week, the House adopted Senate Resolution 712... This adjournment resolution is unique in that it allows the General Assembly to remain in recess until February 18 so that we can better focus our time and energy on the Amended FY 2020 and Fiscal Year 2021 budgets. My colleagues and I will use this time to craft balanced budgets that invest wisely and move our state forward... As always, thank you for allowing me to serve as your District 30 State Representative. - Representative Emory Dunahoo Jr."

Supports the broad-based consumption tax bill, which eliminates exemptions and includes a prebate for low-income earners, but acknowledges past hurdles such as budget concerns and opposition from influential figures. Hopes for a reduction or removal of state sales tax.

Supports eliminating state sales tax and plans to issue refunds from surplus, proposing $250 for single and $500 for joint taxpayers, in line with Governor Kemp's recognition of the state's financial position.

Supports The Georgia FairTax Act for its potential to enhance living standards through a unique prebate, urging bipartisan backing and statewide commitment, emphasizing the importance of marketing the bill's benefits to ensure its success.

Supports the reauthorization of the Georgia Commission on Freight and Logistics to enhance transportation solutions and maintain Georgia's competitive edge in freight and logistics, with a comprehensive report due for the 2021 legislative session.

The candidate's website says, "Hard working Americans, tax dodgers, drug dealers, tourists, and illegal aliens all pay the FairTax, so paying taxes is no longer left up to the American worker alone."

The candidate's website says, "It is not the brainchild of Republicans, Democrats, Libertarians, or any other political party. The FairTax was born of American innovation and the belief that there is a better way to fund the federal government."

Supports tax reform; sponsored Georgia FairTax Act motivated by desire to overhaul state budgeting and tax systems; seeks public backing to enact FairTax in upcoming legislative session.

Supports the Fair Tax in Georgia, having introduced legislation twice, but lacks sufficient legislative backing amid concerns over potential revenue declines and budget deficits. Remains committed to the Fair Tax's implementation when conditions are favorable.

The candidate's website says, "He also encouraged all of us to contact our state Representative and Senator and find out if they understand and support the FairTax – if not, educate them."

Supports the Georgia FairTax Act as a significant, bipartisan reform, advocating for Georgia to lead in demonstrating its benefits to other states and the federal government amidst a contentious election year.

Supports increased spending, endorsing the $29.9 million 2022 budget passed by the House, which allocates $900 million for state workers and teachers, and reverses previous educational cuts, pending Senate approval.

Plans to utilize the legislative recess until February 18 for dedicated focus on crafting balanced budgets for Amended FY 2020 and FY 2021, aiming to invest wisely and advance the state's economic interests.

Said, "After reading the editorial on the Times page for Sunday, I feel compelled to respond... The Times is supporting the position that our state should avoid religious liberty legislation due to economic consequences that COULD result from backlash from corporations that would be offended by the legislation... The bill was later vetoed in the interest of the economic impact it MAY have on our state. The wishes of the citizens of our state were put aside in the interest of future investments that may or may not come to our state. For example, for the last few years the legislature has passed Hollywood “friendly” measures to encourage investment in Georgia and it has been very successful... What I really did was to invite liberals here to my state to invest their dollars, philosophy, opinions and help turn my state away from its conservative values... We are being sold a bill of goods that says we must go along in order to compete; we have to be friendly to draw these corporations to provide jobs, we must grow as a state economically and can’t commit economic suicide..."

The candidate's website says, "ports and freight industries provide 439,000 jobs a year, generate $25 billion"

Supports House Bill 23 to enhance rural Georgia's economic development by expanding broadband access through EMCs, ensuring fair practices, and enabling federal funding opportunities for infrastructure improvements.

Supports legislation to expand high-speed wireless, including 5G, in Georgia, enhancing economic opportunities by streamlining the deployment process and balancing local aesthetic concerns with technological infrastructure development.

Opposes Hollywood-friendly measures in Georgia, believing they invite liberal influence and threaten conservative values, despite economic growth and job creation arguments. Concerned about external funding in local elections and the impact of liberal corporate agendas.

The candidate's website says, "and 10 percent of all exports in the country come through our ports. While these"

The candidate's website says, "in personal income and $2.9 billion annually in state and local tax revenues,"

Plans to prioritize the state budget, focusing on teacher pay raises, bus safety, gang issues, healthcare improvements, trauma care, economic development, sustaining the HOPE grant, and Department of Transportation needs to wisely allocate Georgia's revenue.

The candidate's website says, "resolution that would seize the potential of our coastal ports and expand our"

The candidate's website says, "growing economy. Georgia is fortunate to have a range of deep water ports and"

The candidate's website says, "ports, rail systems and highways have great potential, the Georgia General"

The candidate's website says, "Logistics, Georgia will remain one of the top states to do business."

Supports economic growth in Georgia through budget allocations for transit systems, rural revitalization, and infrastructure, including the BRACE program and increased transportation funding, to enhance statewide development.

Supports amending tax credits for timber producers affected by Hurricane Michael, ensuring only those who suffered losses benefit, with a cap on the credit and restrictions on transferees' refunds to aid Georgia's timber industry's recovery from significant damages.

Supports House Bill 224 to modify Georgia's tax credits, encouraging employers to create quality jobs in rural areas by adjusting job creation thresholds and investment requirements to stimulate economic growth in these communities.

Supports legislation to enhance economic development in Georgia through improved broadband access in rural areas, streamlined deployment of 5G technology, and protection of consumer interests in health and safety.

Supports fiscal responsibility, advocates for minimal taxation, and believes in self-reliance over government dependency, aligning with Thoreau's principle of limited government. Promoted tax cuts during his legislative tenure, emphasizing the importance of taxpayers for sustaining national infrastructure.

Supports fiscal responsibility, advocates for minimal taxation, and believes in self-reliance over government dependency. Promoted tax cuts during his legislative tenure, emphasizing the importance of taxpayers for sustaining national infrastructure.

Supports replacing Georgia's state income and sales taxes with a consumption tax and a rebate for low-income individuals, aiming to stimulate the economy and ensure tax equity without penalizing the less fortunate.

Supports the FairTax bill, anticipating it will boost Georgia's economy by potentially reducing or eliminating state income tax, aligning with his campaign goals and enjoying significant early support from fellow legislators.

Supports specialized Georgia State-wide Business Court for expedited commercial case resolution, endorsing legislation for judges' inclusion in Judicial Retirement System to maintain state's top business-friendly status.

Supports tax exemptions for South Georgia farmers receiving disaster relief from USDA programs after Hurricane Michael, to aid economic recovery and rebuild the agriculture industry over three years through House Bill 105.

Plans to continue addressing rural Georgia's economic challenges, including job scarcity and infrastructure, by reauthorizing the House Rural Development Council to develop targeted legislative solutions.

Supports the development of Georgia's hemp industry through House Bill 213, aligning with federal legalization to boost farmers' profits and establish regulated cultivation and research, with licensing and permit fees to ensure compliance and oversight.

Supports the 2019 House Transit Proposal, aiming to consolidate Georgia's transit governance, enhance economic development, and increase state funding for public transportation to improve workforce mobility and economic competitiveness.

Said, "Our country is awake and no longer blind to the burden brought upon us by the current tax system – an almost incomprehensible document with over 73,000 pages of loopholes and traps."

Supports a balanced budget, prioritizing women's and children's health, education with significant teacher raises, and increased funding for vulnerable populations, including the elderly and foster children, as reflected in the House's FY 2020 budget proposal.

Supports state bank savings legislation to promote financial preparedness among Georgians, endorsing the concept of a personal emergency fund for economic stability.

Opposes prioritizing economic concerns over religious liberty legislation, noting the legislature passed the bill reflecting constituents' wishes, but it was vetoed due to potential economic backlash.

The candidate's website says, "Georgia’s businesses drive our economy by providing the jobs, goods, and services we need. That gives you, the business owner, a very powerful voice."

- Supports economic growth in Georgia through budget allocations for transit systems, rural revitalization, and infrastructure, including the BRACE program and increased transportation funding, to enhance statewide development.
- Supports amending tax credits for timber producers affected by Hurricane Michael, ensuring only those who suffered losses benefit, with a cap on the credit and restrictions on transferees' refunds to aid Georgia's timber industry's recovery from significant damages.
- Supports House Bill 224 to modify Georgia's tax credits, encouraging employers to create quality jobs in rural areas by adjusting job creation thresholds and investment requirements to stimulate economic growth in these communities.
- Supports legislation to enhance economic development in Georgia through improved broadband access in rural areas, streamlined deployment of 5G technology, and protection of consumer interests in health and safety.
- Supports fiscal responsibility, advocates for minimal taxation, and believes in self-reliance over government dependency. Promoted tax cuts during his legislative tenure, emphasizing the importance of taxpayers for sustaining national infrastructure.
- Supports replacing Georgia's state income and sales taxes with a consumption tax and a rebate for low-income individuals, aiming to stimulate the economy and ensure tax equity without penalizing the less fortunate.
- Supports the FairTax bill, anticipating it will boost Georgia's economy by potentially reducing or eliminating state income tax, aligning with his campaign goals and enjoying significant early support from fellow legislators.
- Supports specialized Georgia State-wide Business Court for expedited commercial case resolution, endorsing legislation for judges' inclusion in Judicial Retirement System to maintain state's top business-friendly status.
- Supports tax exemptions for South Georgia farmers receiving disaster relief from USDA programs after Hurricane Michael, to aid economic recovery and rebuild the agriculture industry over three years through House Bill 105.
- Plans to continue addressing rural Georgia's economic challenges, including job scarcity and infrastructure, by reauthorizing the House Rural Development Council to develop targeted legislative solutions.
- Supports the development of Georgia's hemp industry through House Bill 213, aligning with federal legalization to boost farmers' profits and establish regulated cultivation and research, with licensing and permit fees to ensure compliance and oversight.
- Supports the 2019 House Transit Proposal, aiming to consolidate Georgia's transit governance, enhance economic development, and increase state funding for public transportation to improve workforce mobility and economic competitiveness.
- Said, "Our country is awake and no longer blind to the burden brought upon us by the current tax system – an almost incomprehensible document with over 73,000 pages of loopholes and traps."
- Supports a balanced budget, prioritizing women's and children's health, education with significant teacher raises, and increased funding for vulnerable populations, including the elderly and foster children, as reflected in the House's FY 2020 budget proposal.
- Supports state bank savings legislation to promote financial preparedness among Georgians, endorsing the concept of a personal emergency fund for economic stability.
- Opposes prioritizing economic concerns over religious liberty legislation, noting the legislature passed the bill reflecting constituents' wishes, but it was vetoed due to potential economic backlash.
- The candidate's website says, "Georgia’s businesses drive our economy by providing the jobs, goods, and services we need. That gives you, the business owner, a very powerful voice."

Economy

As of July 25, 2024, Emory West Dunahoo Jr’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Said, "We are still having to test for Covid and wear masks in session to my dismay..."

The candidate's website says, "You may hear that Georgia is losing available medicaid dollars being provided by the federal government... The group of people in Georgia that this actually applies is close to 250,000 people... Georgia lawmakers have created a waiver to address ALL of Georgia's uninsured not just those below 100% of the poverty line that Obamacare 'Medicaid expansion' would address. Lawmakers have created two waivers that would offer Medicaid coverage for those below the 100% of the federal poverty line... The second waiver would lower health insurance premiums for those using insurance exchange plans. These waivers allow Georgians access to insurance while bettering themselves... These waivers allow lower premiums to qualifying Georgians allowing them to have access to affordable healthcare... In addition, a dirty little secret to Obama Care is this: Able bodied adults can receive .90 cents per every $1 of benefit from Obama Care while DISABLED children can only receive .67 cents on the dollar!! This is vile and reprehensible... Do the math."

Supports expanding access to medical treatments by legalizing the manufacture and dispensing of low THC oil for registered patients with certain medical conditions in Georgia.

The candidate's website says, "Emory has fought for several constituents on insurance claims that were not settled in a timely or fair fashion... This bill addresses several problems that have become roadblocks for the consumer in settling claims would see these issues resolved in a fair and timely process..."

Plans increased healthcare funding in Georgia with $78.4M for Medicaid, $68.3M to offset federal cuts, investments in gene therapy, Medicare, long-term care, and over $1.5M for maternal health initiatives to address the state's high maternal mortality rate.

Supports House Bill 158, mandating equal access to top antiretroviral drugs for all HIV/AIDS patients on Medicaid or state programs, aiming to improve health outcomes and curb HIV spread in Georgia.

Supports enhancing healthcare for Georgians by ensuring funds from hospital property sales are dedicated to indigent care, allowing broader use for health services beyond hospital care, through the passage of House Bill 186.

Supports legalizing and regulating low THC oil production and dispensing in Georgia to provide registered patients with legal access to medical cannabis oil for certain medical conditions.

Supports House Bill 63, allowing healthcare providers to bypass step therapy for medically necessary treatments, improving patient access to prescribed medications without insurer-preferred drug trials, and maintaining treatment continuity after insurance changes.

Supports expanding mental health services in Georgia through House Bill 26, enabling telepsychology and easing licensing for military spouses and out-of-state psychologists, benefiting rural areas and schools.

Supports enhanced breast cancer screening, mandating patient notification of dense breast tissue, and promoting supplemental testing discussions, following House Bill 62's near-unanimous passage to improve early detection and treatment.

Supports stringent abortion legislation, evidenced by advocacy for Heartbeat and Fetal Pain bills, and criticizes judicial blocks on such measures, emphasizing a commitment to the sanctity of life over other protections.

Opposes abortion and said, "when did it become ok to protect the whales but sacrifice the unborn?"

Said, "I am continuing to work on an insurance bill that protects consumers and allows for a more timely completion of claims and adjustments through a series of steps and arbitration when snags occur."

Supports increased funding for opioid crisis response, including $4.9 million for new addiction treatment facilities and $29 million for expanded behavioral health services, to strengthen Georgia's workforce and community health.

- Plans increased healthcare funding in Georgia with $78.4M for Medicaid, $68.3M to offset federal cuts, investments in gene therapy, Medicare, long-term care, and over $1.5M for maternal health initiatives to address the state's high maternal mortality rate.
- Supports House Bill 158, mandating equal access to top antiretroviral drugs for all HIV/AIDS patients on Medicaid or state programs, aiming to improve health outcomes and curb HIV spread in Georgia.
- Supports enhancing healthcare for Georgians by ensuring funds from hospital property sales are dedicated to indigent care, allowing broader use for health services beyond hospital care, through the passage of House Bill 186.
- Supports legalizing and regulating low THC oil production and dispensing in Georgia to provide registered patients with legal access to medical cannabis oil for certain medical conditions.
- Supports House Bill 63, allowing healthcare providers to bypass step therapy for medically necessary treatments, improving patient access to prescribed medications without insurer-preferred drug trials, and maintaining treatment continuity after insurance changes.
- Supports expanding mental health services in Georgia through House Bill 26, enabling telepsychology and easing licensing for military spouses and out-of-state psychologists, benefiting rural areas and schools.
- Supports enhanced breast cancer screening, mandating patient notification of dense breast tissue, and promoting supplemental testing discussions, following House Bill 62's near-unanimous passage to improve early detection and treatment.
- Opposes abortion and said, "when did it become ok to protect the whales but sacrifice the unborn?"
- Said, "I am continuing to work on an insurance bill that protects consumers and allows for a more timely completion of claims and adjustments through a series of steps and arbitration when snags occur."
- Supports increased funding for opioid crisis response, including $4.9 million for new addiction treatment facilities and $29 million for expanded behavioral health services, to strengthen Georgia's workforce and community health.

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Supports Georgia's criminal justice reforms led by ex-Governor Deal, which have lowered recidivism, saved money, and aided non-violent offenders. Advocates for early intervention and Kinship Care to prevent future legal issues, especially for at-risk youth.

Supports criminal justice reform, touts success in reducing recidivism through accountability courts, and advocates for early intervention to prevent crime, particularly for at-risk youth and families.

Supports increased funding for crime resolution and prevention, allocating resources to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for lab backlog, cybercrime, and gang task force initiatives, and expanding the state's accountability courts for enhanced criminal justice.

The candidate's website says, "The Constitutional Carry Bill and Fair Tax have seen a flurry of interest... The right to bear arms to protect one and one's family is a constitutional right for all Georgians... Those with ill intentions have no regard for our laws or permits and will not be bothered to comply as seen in the daily news. Criminals do not go through legal channels to procure weapons and bypass our legal processes in place..."

The candidate's website says, "Chief Justice Melton ... This technology can also handle basic questions, look up citation information, ... and expedite judges’ responses to emergency requests from the victims of domestic violence to give victims assurance of safety and peace of mind. ... an electronic data system that shares information about criminal cases at every stage."

Supports strengthening Georgia's laws against pimping and pandering by escalating penalties for repeat offenders, turning misdemeanors into felonies, and increasing jail time to deter crime and protect citizens.

Supports the Anti-Human Trafficking Protective Response Act to provide immediate care for minors, streamline victim services, and enable civil penalties against properties involved in trafficking, while preventing the prosecution of minors for prostitution.

Supports legislation to raise Georgia's minimum marriage age to 17 with strict conditions and to enhance protections for military children against abuse and neglect, aligning with efforts to safeguard minors and track abuse cases across states.

Supports the bipartisan passage of Georgia's House Bill 426, establishing a hate crime law with enhanced penalties for crimes motivated by certain biases, aligning Georgia with other states that protect citizens against hate crimes.

Supports enhanced road safety by clarifying laws to prevent drivers from passing stopped school buses unless there's a physical divider, following confusion from previous legislation, ensuring child safety. Governor Kemp expedited the bill's enactment.

Supports constitutional carry and individual liberties, opposes restrictions on the Right to Bear Arms, and believes in the right to self-defense against lawless individuals; endorsed by the NRA with an A rating.

Supports constitutional carry and individual liberties, opposes restrictions on the Right to Bear Arms, and believes in the right to self-defense against lawless individuals; endorsed by the National Rifle Association with an A rating.

Supports police officers for ensuring community safety, opposes violent protests, endorses competitive compensation for public safety officers, and advocates for community-based policing amidst national unrest.

- Supports strengthening Georgia's laws against pimping and pandering by escalating penalties for repeat offenders, turning misdemeanors into felonies, and increasing jail time to deter crime and protect citizens.
- Supports the Anti-Human Trafficking Protective Response Act to provide immediate care for minors, streamline victim services, and enable civil penalties against properties involved in trafficking, while preventing the prosecution of minors for prostitution.
- Supports legislation to raise Georgia's minimum marriage age to 17 with strict conditions and to enhance protections for military children against abuse and neglect, aligning with efforts to safeguard minors and track abuse cases across states.
- Supports the bipartisan passage of Georgia's House Bill 426, establishing a hate crime law with enhanced penalties for crimes motivated by certain biases, aligning Georgia with other states that protect citizens against hate crimes.
- Supports enhanced road safety by clarifying laws to prevent drivers from passing stopped school buses unless there's a physical divider, following confusion from previous legislation, ensuring child safety. Governor Kemp expedited the bill's enactment.
- Supports constitutional carry and individual liberties, opposes restrictions on the Right to Bear Arms, and believes in the right to self-defense against lawless individuals; endorsed by the National Rifle Association with an A rating.
- Supports police officers for ensuring community safety, opposes violent protests, endorses competitive compensation for public safety officers, and advocates for community-based policing amidst national unrest.

Public Safety

The candidate's website says, "An opponent of excessive standardized testing, Dunahoo believes in the basics of a quality education and training a skilled workforce to enhance Georgia’s ability to attract new businesses and jobs... The legislature fully funded QBE for the first times in 2018,2019... Education still receives the largest slice of the budget pie with a $10.6 billion dollars (almost 50% of the entire budget) an increase of $707 million over the prior year even with present budget cuts... Rep. Dunahoo was honored to support the state budget that increased education funding and teacher salaries by more than $500M since his first year in the Legislature. A college education should be attainable by all and there are scholarships, work programs, and the Hope in place for this... Free tuition is already available in Georgia colleges and technical schools for students who EARN it. This should be a motivator for students to perform at their best in school where mediocrity has become a big problem for teachers and schools."

Supports maximizing local education control, opposes teaching what's considered anti-American propaganda in schools, and has strong family ties to Georgia's teaching community, with five relatives as educators.

Opposes public school curricula that include indoctrination through materials teaching anti-American views and concepts like oppression, racism, equity, and justice, advocating for parental and public awareness to prevent harm to children without parental consent.

The candidate's website says, "The Page program is a chance for students to get a first hand experience of their state government... Every page must be twelve years old or older..."

The candidate's website says, "There are numerous Parent Rights (education) and CRT bills being debated, mental health, and elimination/reduction of state tax bills to mention a few in the works."

Said, "We have banned God from our schools and society but question 'where is God?' when tragedy occurs. He is right where we left Him."

Supports enhancing education by increasing teacher pay, funding K-12 programs, expanding college scholarships, limiting dual enrollment, and bolstering school safety through training and security measures in Georgia's FY 2020 budget.

Supports enhancing K-12 education in Georgia through HB 130, enabling GFPE to become a 501(c)(3) for funding, and HB 59, easing school enrollment for military families' children.

Supports enhancing K-12 education in Georgia through HB 130, enabling the Georgia Foundation for Public Education to become a 501(c)(3) for funding, and HB 59, easing school enrollment for military families' children.

The candidate's website says, "Last year in 2021, Emory questioned the state board of Regents about topics being taught in our secondary schools... Currently, topics being taught in K-12 are being examined... Public schools are currently taking on the role of parenting students without parental permission on many topics. Emory is standing for traditional values and morals to be taught in our schools reflecting education not indoctrination."

Supports enhancing student safety with swift passage of a school bus safety bill and addresses state educational needs through budget approval and disaster relief funding for South Georgia post-Hurricane Michael.

- Supports enhancing education by increasing teacher pay, funding K-12 programs, expanding college scholarships, limiting dual enrollment, and bolstering school safety through training and security measures in Georgia's FY 2020 budget.
- Supports enhancing K-12 education in Georgia through HB 130, enabling the Georgia Foundation for Public Education to become a 501(c)(3) for funding, and HB 59, easing school enrollment for military families' children.
- The candidate's website says, "Last year in 2021, Emory questioned the state board of Regents about topics being taught in our secondary schools... Currently, topics being taught in K-12 are being examined... Public schools are currently taking on the role of parenting students without parental permission on many topics. Emory is standing for traditional values and morals to be taught in our schools reflecting education not indoctrination."
- Supports enhancing student safety with swift passage of a school bus safety bill and addresses state educational needs through budget approval and disaster relief funding for South Georgia post-Hurricane Michael.

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- Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Georgia State House of Representatives.
- Your state representative can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws. All bills dealing with the state budget originate in the Georgia House of Representatives.
- The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up our state lawmaking body: the Georgia General Assembly.
- There are 180 members of the Georgia House of Representatives, each representing a single district.
- State Representatives are elected to two-year terms. They are paid a yearly salary of $17,342. They only serve in the role part-time.