Tag Archives: Tommy Smith

McKoon introduces Senate bill to limit lobbyist gifts

By Tom Crawford | Published: February 6, 2012

The Senate version of legislation that would place a limit on what lobbyists can spend to entertain lawmakers is introduced by Sen. Josh McKoon . . .

Tags: David Ralston , ethics bill , Josh McKoon , lobbyist expenditures , Tommy Smith

Political Notes — Smith introduces ethics revision bill

By Tom Crawford | Published: January 24, 2012

Legislators introduce bills to revise the state’s ethics laws, but the measures have little prospect of passing . . .

Tags: auto parts plant , Common Cause , consultant fees , Doug Stoner , Dublin , Glades Reservoir , Hall County Commission , lobbyist expenditures , State Ethics Commission , Tommy Smith

Coalition makes another try at ethics law revision

By Tom Crawford | Published: January 12, 2012

A coalition of ethics advocates is making another attempt to get legislation passed that will place limits on what lobbyists can spend to influence legislators . . .

Tags: Common Cause , David Ralston , Georgia Watch , Josh McKoon , league of women voters , legislative ethics , lobbyists , Tea Party , Tommy Smith