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Joseph Gullett

Joseph Gullett

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State Assembly · House District 19

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Biography

Joseph Brian Gullett is a Republican Georgia State Representative for District 19, covering parts of Paulding and Cobb Counties. A technology professional by occupation, he is a Christian, husband, and father who attends Rock Springs Church. Elected in 2018 after defeating long-term incumbent Paulette Rakestraw in a Republican runoff , he was sworn in on January 14, 2019. Known as a "conservative workhorse," he focuses on fiscal responsibility, holding the powerful accountable, improving the foster care system, public safety, economic growth, healthcare access, and education.

Education and Political Experience

Education details are not specified in available records. Gullett serves as Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Judiciary and is a member of the Governmental Affairs, Insurance, Judiciary Non-Civil, Banks and Banking, Technology and Infrastructure Innovation, and Juvenile Justice committees.

Notable achievements and positions include sponsoring 2019 legislation to prevent railroads from blocking crossings for extended periods; 2021 bills restricting fines on alarm companies for non-fault false alarms, prohibiting local election boards from accepting private money , enabling Remote Online Notary, and creating oversight for District Attorneys.

Committees

7 assignments
Appropriations member
Banks and Banking member
Governmental Affairs member
Insurance member
Judiciary Juvenile member
Judiciary: Non-Civil member
Technology and Infrastructure Innovation member

At a glance

Office
State Assembly
District
House District 19
Born
March 27, 1980 (46 years old)
Mailing
State Capitol Room 245-A, 206 Washington St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30334