Senator Bill Cowsert

Biographical

Full Name: Bill Cowsert
Current Office: State Senate - District 46, Republican
First Elected: 2006
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Amy; 3 Children: Bob, Caty, Will
Birth Date: 05/31/1963
Birth Place: Jackson, MS
Issue Category

Recent Key Votes

SB 458 - Repeals Certain Public Benefits for Undocumented Immigrants
Legislation (Yea)

March 5, 2012 - Prohibits undocumented immigrants from attending state universities or colleges without verification of immigration status (Sec. 1). Authorizes applicants for public benefits that ...

HB 87 - Immigration Enforcement Act
Legislation (Yea)

April 14, 2011 - -Requires every employer, including, but not limited to, every municipality and county, to register and participate in the federal work authorization program, and to verify ...

SB 40 - Immigration Status Verification of Private Business Workers
Legislation (Yea)

March 14, 2011 - -Prohibits a public employer from entering into a contract for the physical performance of services unless the contractor registers and participates in the federal work ...

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Recent Public Statements

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Campaign Finances

Top industry Lawyers & Lobbyists ($20,125.00)
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Bill Cowsert 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.

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Contact Information

Key Staff Email
beverly.crumbley@senate.ga.gov

District Email
bill@billcowsert.com

Capitol Email
bill.cowsert@senate.ga.gov

Capitol Website
http://www.senate.ga.gov/senators/en-US/member.aspx?Member=9&Session=23

Capitol
121-E State Capitol
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: 404-463-1383
Fax: 404-651-6767

District
Post Office Box 512
Athens, GA 30603
Phone: 706-543-7700
Fax: 706-202-3211