| Current Office: | State Senate (GA) - District 41, Democratic |
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| First Elected: | 11/05/2002 |
| Last Elected: | 11/02/2010 |
| Next Election: | 2012 |
| Gender: | Male |
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| Birth Date: | 03/30/1959 |
| Birth Place: | Indianapolis, IN |
| Home City: | Stone Mountain, GA |
Summary
Senator Steve Henson
Biographical
Issue Category:
- Select One down
- Abortion Issues
- Agriculture Issues
- Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues
- Arts and Humanities
- Budget, Spending and Taxes
- Business and Consumers
- Campaign Finance and Election Issues
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Congressional and Legislative Affairs
- Conservative
- Crime Issues
- Death Penalty
- Defense
- Drug Issues
- Education
- Employment and Affirmative Action
- Energy Issues
- Environmental Issues
- Executive Branch
- Family and Children Issues
- Federal, State, and Local Relations
- Foreign Aid and Policy Issues
- Gambling and Gaming
- Government Reform
- Gun Issues
- Health Issues
- Housing and Property Issues
- Immigration
- Indigenous Peoples
- Labor
- Legal Issues
- Liberal
- Military Issues
- National Security Issues
- Reproductive Issues
- Science and Medical Research
- Senior and Social Security Issues
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Social Issues
- Stem Cell Research
- Technology and Communication
- Trade Issues
- Transportation Issues
- Veterans Issues
- Welfare and Poverty
- Women's Issues
Recent Key Votes
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
Recent Public Statements
Issue Position: Economic Development and Jobs
Steve Henson's job as a vocational trainer has made him a leader in the Senate in preparing people for jobs. * Supported the Youth Apprentice ...
Issue Position: Health Care
Steve Henson has heard from many of the citizens about the need to improve healthcare coverage. * Steve will work to create a pool for ...
Issue Position: Ethics
More Public Statements
Steve Henson has always been a leader in strong ethics legislation. * Co-Sponsored legislation to limit the size of campaign contributions for legislative and State ...
Recent Interest Group Ratings
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund Lifetime Score | B |
| 2008 | National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund Lifetime Score | A |
| 2004 | National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund Lifetime Score | A |
Campaign Finances
| Top industry | Uncoded ($6,600.00) |
| Source | FollowTheMoney.org |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Steve Henson refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2010 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.
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Contact Information
Capitol Email
steve.henson@senate.ga.gov
Capitol Website
http://www.senate.ga.gov/senators/en-US/member.aspx?Member=21&Session=21
District Website
http://stevehenson.net/
Capitol
121-J Georgia State Capitol
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: 404-656-0085
Fax: 404-651-7078
District
2643 Sterling Acres Drive
Tucker, GA 30084
Phone: 404-243-5107
Phone: 678-937-1672
