Bill Summary Form

1) How do I contact the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance?

A: Please follow the below link to the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance: http://www.ganet.org/dbf/staff.html

2) Who is the new commissioner for the Department of Banking and Finance?

On November 4th 2005, Governor Sonny Perdue announced the appointment of Robert Braswell as commissioner of the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance. Braswell has been the deputy commissioner for mortgage for the department since August 2003. Commissioner Braswell can be contacted via email:robertb@dbf.state.ga.us, or by tel: 770-986-1628.

3) How do I find out the name of my elected official?

Please visit the link to "Find Your Polling Place and Elected Officials" on the Secretary of State's web page: http://www.sos.state.ga.us/cgi-bin/locator.asp

4) I would like to know more about the Title Pawn Hearing that took place in 2005. Where can I receive this information?

Please follow the below link to the Title Pawn Hearing Summary and Title Pawn Questions & Answers (see attached documents)

5) What steps do I take if I have been the victim of identity theft?

Please follow the below link to the Federal Trade Commission’s website: http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft/

6) How many free consumer credit reports can I request in Georgia?

According to Georgia law, every consumer in Georgia is entitled to receive two free consumer credit reports per year.

7) How do I submit a bill to be introduced?

The legislator sponsoring the bill needs to first fill out a bill summary form. Please follow the below link to this form. Form Link