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Lynn Smith has been serving as a State Representative in the Georgia House of Representatives since 1996, representing District 70. She currently holds the position of Chairman for the House Natural Resources & Environment Committee and serves on several other committees, including the Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, Creative Arts & Entertainment, Reapportionment and Redistricting, and Rules committees. Additionally, she has been appointed to the Capitol Art Standards Commission, the Commission on Interstate Cooperation, and the Southern States Energy Board (SSEB) for the 2023-2024 legislative term.

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Plans a $32.4 billion budget prioritizing education and health, with tax rebates for Georgians, raises for law enforcement, and full funding for K-12 and college scholarships.

The candidate's website says, "Factions were formed, administration and funding were sparse, and infighting was keeping economic development on the sidelines. Lynn was able to...reset the format of the organization, and renew the focus on service and reinvestment and connect people to a common goal to create a legacy for Newnan and beyond."

Supports bolstering Georgia's economy through the creative arts and entertainment sector, aiming to enhance investment, job creation, and economic activity, which currently employs 200,000 residents and generates over $60 billion annually.

Supports bolstering Georgia's economy through increasing investment, job creation, and economic activity in the creative arts and entertainment sector.

Supports providing local governments the option to offer temporary tax relief to properties in federally declared disaster areas, as enacted by Governor Kemp on March 16, 2023.

As a state representative, Lynn passed House Bill 311 which gives local governments the option to offer temporary tax relief to properties in federally declared disaster areas.

- Supports bolstering Georgia's economy through increasing investment, job creation, and economic activity in the creative arts and entertainment sector.
- As a state representative, Lynn passed House Bill 311 which gives local governments the option to offer temporary tax relief to properties in federally declared disaster areas.

Economy

Said, "Trust For Public Land... recognized my leadership in developing the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act... helping TPI preserve land along the Chattahoochee... This great group works hard to advocate for access to nature for all!"

Supports the development of effective energy and environmental policies through research, technology exploration, and direct assistance to its 16 member states and two territories, representing their interests to governmental agencies.

The candidate's website says, "These commissions and the energy board hold a vital role in shaping policies and programs that impact our state and region, and I am eager to bring my legislative expertise to the table."

The candidate's website says, "Since 2005, she has served as chairman for the House Natural Resources and Environment Committee (NR&E) where she champions sound environmental policies that also protect Georgia’s economy... As Chairman, Lynn has changed the structure of the committee to become more productive by finding ways to determine commonality, and facilitate strong policy."

Supports "environmental policies that also protect Georgia’s economy". 

- Supports "environmental policies that also protect Georgia’s economy". 

Energy & the Environment

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

The candidate's website says, "House Bill 436 - This bill would revise maximum criminal penalties for violations relating to surface mining. This legislation was tabled & can be reintroduced during the 2024 Legislative Session."

Public Safety

The candidate's website says, "House Bill 338 - This legislation provides for the inclusion of methods for the promotion of the safe & appropriate use of technology for students. This legislation was tabled & can be reintroduced during the 2024 Legislative Session."

Said, "Key Club is a student lead service and volunteer organization in partnership with the local Kiwanis Organization. I find such joy in serving with my local Kiwanis which makes seeing these students’ passion for service extra special."

The candidate's website says, "House Bill 707 - This legislation would provide compensation for the Coweta County Board of Education. This bill was signed into law by Governor Kemp on May 3, 2023."

The candidate's website says, "House Bill 580 - This legislation provides changes to the compensation & expenses of the chairperson & members of the Board of Education of Carroll County. This legislation was signed into law by Governor Kemp on May 1, 2023."

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Lynn Smith

- 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.