| Full Name: | Rick Jeffares |
|---|---|
| Office: | State Senate (GA) - District 17, Republican |
| First Elected: | 11/02/2010 |
| Last Elected: | 11/06/2012 |
| Next Election: | 2014 |
| Gender: | Male |
|---|---|
| Family: | Wife: Leslie; 4 Children: Brooke, Lauren, Alex, and Cameron |
| Religion: | Baptist |
Summary
Senator Rick Jeffares
Issue Category:
- Select One down
- Abortion
- Abortion and Reproductive
- Agriculture and Food
- Animals and Wildlife
- Arts, Entertainment, and History
- Budget, Spending and Taxes
- Business and Consumers
- Campaign Finance and Elections
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Conservative
- Crime
- Death Penalty
- Defense
- Drugs
- Education
- Employment and Affirmative Action
- Energy
- Environment
- Executive Branch
- Federal, State and Local Relations
- Foreign Affairs
- Gambling and Gaming
- Government Operations
- Guns
- Health and Health Care
- Housing and Property
- Immigration
- Indigenous Peoples
- Judicial Branch
- Labor Unions
- Legislative Branch
- Liberal
- Marriage, Family, and Children
- Military Personnel
- National Security
- Science
- Senior Citizens
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Social
- Stem Cell Research
- Technology and Communication
- Trade
- Transportation
- Unemployed and Low-Income
- Veterans
- Women
Recent Key Votes
SB 469 - Prohibits Picketing in Certain Circumstances
Legislation (Yea)
March 7, 2012 - Prohibits targeted picketing of private residences when such picketing interferes with the resident's right to quiet enjoyment or is intended to have the effect ...
SB 362 - Authorizes the Recovery and Sale of Deadhead Logs
Legislation (Yea)
Feb. 17, 2012 - Defines deadhead logs as logs originally cut for commercial purposes in the 1800s or 1900s that have been stored, whether on purpose or by ...
HB 47 - Ability to Purchase Insurance Out of State
More Key Votes
Legislation (Yea)
April 12, 2011 - -Requires any insurer selling an insurance policy to satisfy actuarial standards set forth by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and to comply with the ...
Recent Public Statements
Issue Position: Transportation
Jan. 1, 2012 - The 17th District faces some of the worst traffic congestion in the state. Rick understands that this problem isn't just causing a headache for commuters ...
Issue Position: Education
Jan. 1, 2012 - As a father and a grandfather, Rick understands how important education is for our future. Rick will work to create the proper environment for maximum ...
Issue Position: Water
More Public Statements
Jan. 1, 2012 - As a water engineer and Vice President of the Georgia Rural Water Association, Rick has years of experience in providing homes and business with a ...
Recent Interest Group Ratings
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-2012 | Georgia Chamber of Commerce Positions | 100% |
| 2012 | Georgia Chamber of Commerce Positions | 100% |
| 2011 | Georgia Chamber of Commerce Positions | 83% |
Campaign Finances
| Top industry | Uncoded ($34,379.00) |
| Source | FollowTheMoney.org |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Rick Jeffares refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.
Project Vote Smart does not permit the use of its name or programs in any campaign activity including advertising, debates, and speeches.
Contact Information
Campaign Email
rjeffares@gbtengineers.com
Campaign Webmail
http://www.rickjeffares.com/get-involved/
Campaign Website
http://www.rickjeffares.com/
Campaign
Post Office Box 270
Locust Grove, GA 30248
Campaign
300 Lester Mill Rd, Ste 200E
Locust Grove, GA 30248
Phone: 770-316-2691
Key Staff Email
Sharon.Wilder@senate.ga.gov
Capitol Email
rick.jeffares@senate.ga.gov
Capitol Website
http://www.senate.ga.gov/senators/en-US/member.aspx?Member=747&Session=23
Capitol
109 State Capitol
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: 404-651-7738
Fax: 404-651-5795
District
1300 Keys Ferry Ct.
Mcdonough, GA 30253
Phone: 678-432-7676
Fax: 678-432-5133
