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Revision as of 20:14, 12 February 2025
Tom Taylor was a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 79. He was first elected to the chamber in 2010. He did not file for re-election in 2018.
Taylor served on the Dunwoody City Council from 2008 to 2010.
Biography
Taylor earned his B.S. in international relations and economics and his MBA in international business from Georgia State University. At the time of his service in the legislature, Taylor's professional experience included working as the vice president of Citizens for Dunwoody, Inc, and manager for DynCorp International and Rockwell International Tactical Systems. He served in the United States Navy and Naval Reserve for 21 years.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Economic Development and Tourism |
| • Governmental Affairs |
| • MARTOC, Chair |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Taylor served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Economic Development and Tourism |
| • Governmental Affairs |
| • MARTOC |
| • Regulated Industries, Vice chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Taylor served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Regulated Industries, Vice Chair |
| • Economic Development and Tourism |
| • Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Taylor served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Economic Development and Tourism |
| • MARTOC |
| • Regulated Industries |
Issues
Taxi industry deregulation
On January 22, 2013, Taylor and Representative Carl Trujillo introduced HB 194, a bill to amend the Motor Carrier Act. The bill, drafted by the Think New Mexico think tank, would deregulate the taxi, moving, and shuttle businesses in New Mexico by making it easier for new operators to enter the market.[1][2] Presently, New Mexico's Public Regulation Commission must deny applications for operator licenses if existing operators demonstrate that they would lose business, but HB 194 would require existing operators to demonstrate that quality of motor carrier services to a given community would be negatively affected for the PRC to reject a new application. Firms would be able to change the rates they charge without PRC approval if the rates remain below the PRC-set maximum.[3] HB 194 has been referred to the Business and Industry Committee of the New Mexico House of Representatives.[4]
Presidential preference
2012
Tom Taylor (Georgia) endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[5]
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2018
Tom Taylor did not file to run for re-election.
2016
Elections for the Georgia House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 24, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 11, 2016.
Incumbent Tom Taylor ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 79 general election.[6][7]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 79 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Tom Taylor Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 18,108 | |
| Total Votes | 18,108 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Tom Taylor defeated Tom Owens in the Georgia House of Representatives District 79 Republican primary.[8][9]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 79 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Tom Taylor Incumbent |
72.60% | 2,191 | |
| Republican | Tom Owens | 27.40% | 827 | |
| Total Votes | 3,018 | |||
2014
Elections for the Georgia House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014, with runoff elections taking place where necessary on July 22, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 7, 2014. Incumbent Thomas K. "Tom" Taylor defeated James Bradley "Brad" Goodchild in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[10][11][12]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Tom Taylor Incumbent |
71.9% | 3,068 |
| James Bradley Goodchild | 28.1% | 1,202 |
| Total Votes | 4,270 | |
2012
Taylor ran in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 79. Taylor ran unopposed in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[13] Taylor ran unopposed in the general election.[14]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Taylor Incumbent |
100% | 17,065 | |
| Total Votes | 17,065 | |||
2010
Taylor defeated Keith Kaylor (D) in the November 2 general election.[15]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 79 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Tom Taylor (R)
|
10,929 | 67.7% | ||
| Keith Kaylor (D) | 5,207 | 32.3% | ||
Taylor defeated Tammy Anderson in the July 20 primary by a margin of 3,735-1,578.[16]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 79 - Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Tom Taylor
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3,735 | 70.3% | ||
| Tammy Anderson | 1,578 | 29.7% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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At the time of his service in the legislature, Taylor and his wife, Wendi, had one child.
Scorecards
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2018
In 2018, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 29.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on children's education.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2017
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In 2017, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 9 through March 31.
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2016
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In 2016, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 11 through March 24.
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2015
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In 2015, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 12 through April 2.
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2014
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In 2014, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 13 through March 21.
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2013
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In 2013, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 13 through March 21.
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2012
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In 2012, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 29.
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External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Tom Taylor on Twitter
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010
Footnotes
- ↑ Think New Mexico, "Rethink the PRC: Issue Summary," accessed February 18, 2013
- ↑ Text of HB 194
- ↑ Sterling Fluharty, Santa Fe Reporter, "New Mexico Might See More Taxis," February 17, 2013
- ↑ Bill information for HB 194
- ↑ The American Presidency Project, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Georgia Elected Officials and Leaders," October 27, 2011
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed August 17, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "General Election results," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed March 13, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "General primary results," accessed May 24, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 10, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed November 13, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State Elections Division, "Candidate List," accessed May 29, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Elections Division, "2012 Election Results" accessed November 16, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official 2010 Election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official 2010 Primary election results," accessed April 16, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Fran Millar |
Georgia House District 79 2011–2019 |
Succeeded by Michael Wilensky (D) |
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