House Passes Legislation to Allow Local Governments to Expand Freeport Exemptions

ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives today passed House Bill 1082 by a vote of 151-4.  Sponsored by Representative Jay Powell (R-Camilla), HB 1082 is aimed at allowing local governments to expand Freeport ad valorem exemptions to all types of business inventory. Continue reading

House Passes Legislation to Allow Local Governments to Expand Freeport Exemptions

House Passes Legislation to Help Return Missing Pets to Their Homes

ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives today unanimously passed House Bill 1106. Sponsored by Representative Gene Maddox (R-Cairo), HB 1106 requires animal shelters to scan animals for microchips.
“Since so many pets are now being implanted with microchips, occasionally some are being picked up by animal control,” said Representative Maddox. “Scanning will help return animals to their homes and save them from being unnecessarily euthanized.” Continue reading

House Passes Legislation to Help Return Missing Pets to Their Homes

Georgia House Passes Legislation to Help State Capture Delinquent Tax Revenue Chairman Larry O’Neal carries two measures to help state catch tax scofflaws

ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives today passed House Bills 982 and 1188 to help the state catch tax cheats and capture unpaid revenue. Continue reading

Georgia House Passes Legislation to Help State Capture Delinquent Tax Revenue Chairman Larry O’Neal carries two measures to help state catch tax scofflaws

House and Senate Leadership to Discuss the Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians Legislation

ATLANTA- The House and Senate GOP leadership will hold a press conference TOMORROW, Thursday, March 18th at 11:30 AM to discuss House Bill 1405-the Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians legislation.  A link to the legislation can be found by clicking here. Continue reading

House and Senate Leadership to Discuss the Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians Legislation