| Full Name: | Freddie Powell Sims |
|---|---|
| Current Office: | State Senate - District 12, Democratic |
| First Elected: | 11/04/2008 |
| Last Elected: | 11/06/2012 |
| Next Election: | 2014 |
| Gender: | Female |
| Family: | Husband: Norman; 3 Children |
| Religion: | Baptist |
Senator Freddie Powell Sims
Biographical
Recent Key Votes
HB 347 - Reduces Unemployment Benefits
Legislation (Nay)
March 29, 2012 - Reduces the amount of weeks for state unemployment benefits to a minimum of 14 weeks if the unemployment rate is at or below 6.5 ...
HB 954 - Prohibits Abortions after 20 Weeks
Legislation (Nay)
March 29, 2012 - Prohibits abortions after a physician has determined that a fetus has reached a probable gestational age of 20 weeks except in the following circumstances ...
SB 410 - Requires Numerical School Ratings Based on Student Performance
More Key Votes
Legislation (Nay)
March 29, 2012 - Requires the Office of Student Achievement, in coordination with the Department of Education, to adopt and annually review indicators of the quality of learning ...
Recent Public Statements
No public statements found for this candidate.
Recent Interest Group Ratings
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights | 100% |
| 2012 | American Conservative Union (Georgia State Legislature) Positions | 9% |
| 2009 | American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network - Georgia Positions | 100% |
Campaign Finances
| Top industry | Oil & Gas ($1,500.00) |
| Source | FollowTheMoney.org |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Freddie Powell Sims refused to tell citizens where she 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.
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Contact Information
Key Staff Email
Audrey.Lee@senate.ga.gov
Capitol Email
freddie.sims@senate.ga.gov
Capitol Website
http://www.senate.ga.gov/SENATORS/en-US/member.aspx?Member=209&Session=23
Capitol
110-A State Capitol
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: 404-463-5259
Fax: 404-463-2279
District
5377 Goose Hollow Road
Dawson, GA 31742
Phone: 229-347-0251