Speaker Glenn Richardson: A bill not meeting his criteria "will have a tough time making it through this process.”

From the ajc:

Georgia’s House of Representatives reelected Glenn Richardson as speaker today . . . . At least seven Democrats crossed the aisle to vote for Richardson.

In his acceptance speech to the House, Richardson said he would favorably consider legislation during this 40-day session if it shrinks state government, cuts taxes, encourages “personal responsibility,” and strengthens families.

“Any bill that does not will have a tough time making it through this process,” Richardson vowed.
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This message is similar to the one conveyed by Speaker Richardson in January 2005 when he said that lawmakers would focus what he called his four "core values." Those were to reduce the size of government, strengthen family values, reduce taxes and encourage personal responsibility. (See 1-11-05 post entitled "The British are coming! The British are coming! -- Should we get our guns (won't work with these hawks), consult Machiavelli, or just read 1984 again.")