Speak up, judge righteously, champion the poor and the needy." (Proverbs 31:9)

Lobby Day

Georgia State Capitol

Thursday, February 25, 2016
9:00am - 12:00pm
18 Capitol Sq SW

Room 415

Atlanta, GA 30334

We will teach you how to talk to legislators, explain to you about the issues that we support or oppose and why we care. We will guide you on the best steps to help to pass or stop legislation.

2016 Legislative Agenda

HB 544 Georgia Campus Carry Act (Oppose)

HB 731 Prohibit possession and sale of assault weapons (Support)

HB 323 - The State Fair Employment Practices Act (Support)

A BILL to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender by the State of Georgia.

SB 129, SB 284, HB 756 - Georgia Religious Freedom Bills (Oppose) (Freedom to Discriminate Bill)

Expand Medicaid in Georgia (Support)

Hate Crimes (Support)

DIRECTIONS

Directions via MARTA (GA State station):

The Georgia State Marta station is located on the Blue/Green train line. From the station take the stairs, escalator or elevator up to the State Building. You will enter into the West Tower. Once in the building take the escalator, immediately to your left, down one level to the West Tower security guard post. The security guard post will require a valid photo I.D. to enter.

Parking Directions if you choose to drive:
The entrance to the parking deck is on Jesse Hill Jr. Drive, immediately after the pedestrian bridge (Pete Hackney Garage, $5.00 per day). Once parked, take the elevator or stairs to the 5th level of the parking deck which has the entrance to the pedestrian bridge. The pedestrian bridge will take you over Jesse Hill Jr. Drive and into the Butler Parking Deck. In the Butler Parking Deck take the elevator or stairs to the 3rd level. Take the bridge into the Floyd Building. You will enter the Floyd Building via the East Tower. Walk across to the West Tower. The security guard post will require a valid photo I.D. to enter.