Dan Gasaway

Economy

Dan's goal is to support tax policy that makes Georgia an attractive state for new businesses, as well as tax policy that strengthens existing businesses. Dan also believes it is important to make wise economic development decisions that do not create future financial liability for the tax payers. Dan supports the continued implementation of a sound and cohesive economic development strategy for the rural parts of the state. Learn more

As a founding member of the Savannah River Caucus, Dan worked with a team of Georgia and South Carolina legislators to influence the Corps of Engineers to focus on economic development factors when making lake level decisions. Working to keep Lake Hartwell full all summer will have a huge impact on our northeast Georgia economy. Learn more

Education

Our country and state have emerged from the worst economic contraction since the 1930's. Cuts were made to all areas of state government. Education is over half the entire state budget, and cuts were unavoidable. Since recovering, we have seen the largest increases to state education spending in the history of Georgia. Prior to the economic crash, Georgia was at the top among southeastern states in education spending per student. This history shows that the people of Georgia are willing to invest heavily in education. As education funding increases, it is important that we continue to look for efficiencies in how taxpayer money is being spent. Learn more

Environment / Energy

Dan does not believe Georgia should become the dumping ground for other states. During the 2018 session of the General Assembly, Dan introduced House Bill 975, a bill to impose an excise tax on coal ash. This bill would create a tool the General Assembly could use to curb this waste from coming to our state by simply increasing the tax. Coal Ash disposal is a national issue and because of federal legislation, coal ash will be an issue for the next 10 years. All states that have used coal to generate electricity will be looking for a place to dispose of this waste. Georgia does not need to be this the coal ash dumping ground for other states . Learn more

Government Reform

Effective representation begins with constituent contact.   Returning phone calls and answering emails is a top priority for Dan, as well as meeting face-to-face with constituents. Learn more

Guns

In his previous tenure in the General Assembly, Dan Gasaway sponsored HB 60, The Georgia Right to Carry Act, which now allows permit holders to carry firearms in government buildings that do not have active security screening—and to carry firearms in bars and churches with the consent of property owners. Boards of Education can now choose to arm personnel at schools; hunters can now use mufflers; and Georgia's governor cannot confiscate firearms or deny a person the right to possess a weapon during a State of Emergency. Learn more

Because of Dan’s strong 2nd Amendment stance, he has been endorsed by the NRA and Georgia Carry.org in multiple previous elections. Learn more

Taxes / Budget

Our national debt is over 20 trillion dollars, and HB 794 sponsored by Dan Gasaway reflects the will of the Georgia General Assembly to join other states in calling for a Constitutional Convention to stop our nation's ballooning federal debt by adding an amendment to the U. S. Constitution that requires a balanced budget. Learn more