Ballotpedia: Josh McLaurin

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McLaurin earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in public administration from the University of Georgia and a law degree from Yale University.

Josh has been a litigation attorney with Krevolin and Horst, LLC since 2018. Previously, he was acting general counsel with ExpressJet Airlines, associate with Shamp Jordan Woodward, and a law clerk.

Josh McLaurin is a State Senator for Georgia District 14. He is currently serving his first term, which began in 2023. Previously, he served two terms in the Georgia State House representing the Sandy Springs, Roswell, and Johns Creek areas. In 2016, he ran for Georgia's 6th Congressional District but did not win. 

Introduced legislation that would "allow the state to use motor fuel taxes for any and all public transportation purposes–not just roads and bridges."

- Introduced legislation that would "allow the state to use motor fuel taxes for any and all public transportation purposes–not just roads and bridges."

Economy

Atlanta Civic Circle: Josh McLaurin

Supports investments in public transit to reduce pollution and gridlock.

- Supports investments in public transit to reduce pollution and gridlock.

Energy & the Environment

- Supports access to abortion.
- Supports expansion of Medicaid.

Healthcare

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Opposed Senate Bill 202, which created stricter requirements for mail-in voting, ballot drop boxes, and provisional ballots.

- Opposed Senate Bill 202, which created stricter requirements for mail-in voting, ballot drop boxes, and provisional ballots.

Voting & Elections

Introduced legislation to mandate a five-day waiting period for all gun sales in the state.

Co-sponsored a red-flag bill and legislation to provide for background checks for firearms.

Co-sponsored efforts to "eliminate the statute of limitations for prosecutions of rape and other sexual violence."

Said, "To achieve true public safety, we have to be smart about why crime happens in the first place. All too often, our laws make the problem worse." and advocates for "investments in healthcare, quality education, and affordable housing" to reduce crime.

- Introduced legislation to mandate a five-day waiting period for all gun sales in the state.
- Co-sponsored a red-flag bill and legislation to provide for background checks for firearms.
- Co-sponsored efforts to "eliminate the statute of limitations for prosecutions of rape and other sexual violence."
- Supports "criminal legal reform."
- Said, "To achieve true public safety, we have to be smart about why crime happens in the first place. All too often, our laws make the problem worse." and advocates for "investments in healthcare, quality education, and affordable housing" to reduce crime.

Public Safety

As of May 13, 2024, Josh McLaurin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- Your state senator represents the interests of your district in the Georgia State Senate.
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- State Senators are elected to two-year terms. They are paid a yearly salary of $17,342.