While Cherokee County’s state legislators are focused on balancing the state budget during the new session, they also are proposing some bills of their own:

Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock): a bill that would overhaul the property tax assessment and appeals process.

Sen. Jack Murphy (R-Cumming): a bill that will require driver’s license tests to be administered in English; a bill that revises the state transportation code to require charter companies to show insurance and certification information; and a bill to allow assisted-living facilities to have some of the same abilities under Medicare and Medicaid that nursing homes have.

Rep. Charlice Byrd (R-Woodstock): the Government Accountability Act, which would require state agencies to come under review by a legislative committee that would recommend changes or eliminate the agency.

Rep. Mark Hamilton (R-Cumming): a bill that would create a process for recently annexed property to deannex; and a bill that would allow electronic absentee voting for military personnel.

Rep. Calvin Hill (R-Hickory Flat): a state constitutional amendment that would prevent anyone from being forced to participate in a health care system and authorizes people and employers to pay directly for legal health care services without penalty.

Rep. Sean Jerguson (R-Holly Springs): a bill that will stimulate job growth by reducing state regulations; and a bill that would give interior designers the right to design non-load bearing walls.

What do you think of their bills? What others issues would you like to see them tackle this year?