ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives recently approved House Bill 539 and House Bill 540, which would authorize a homeowner tax relief referendum in 2026, following a round of homeowner tax relief approved by Gwinnett County voters in 2024. State Representative Matt Reeves (R-Duluth) and a bipartisan group of state representatives from Gwinnett County sponsored the legislation, which is supported by Gwinnett County school officials. The bills have been sent to the Georgia State Senate for consideration.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Eric Bell (D-Jonesboro) recently introduced House Bill 464, which would protect individuals who seek assistance from law enforcement as victims of certain crimes and would ensure they are not prosecuted for unrelated offenses in the process.
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ATLANTA – Today, the Georgia House passed the final version of House Bill 67, the Amended Fiscal Year (AFY) 2025 budget, which includes $862 million in relief for victims of Hurricane Helene across Southeast Georgia.
Continue reading “Georgia House Delivers Critical Relief for Victims of Hurricane Helene”Rep. Jordan Ridley Applauds Passage of House Bill 186 to Eliminate Title Ad Valorem Tax Fee Requirement for Inherited Vehicles
ATLANTA – State Representative Jordan Ridley (R-Woodstock) today applauds passage of House Bill 186, legislation he sponsored to eliminate the title ad valorem tax fee requirement for certain inherited motor vehicles.
Continue reading “Rep. Jordan Ridley Applauds Passage of House Bill 186 to Eliminate Title Ad Valorem Tax Fee Requirement for Inherited Vehicles”Rep. Jasmine Clark, ACLU of Georgia, Urban League of Greater Atlanta, League of Women Voters of Georgia and NAACP Georgia State Conference to Host Press Conference on the Georgia Civil Rights Act of 2025 Tomorrow
ATLANTA – State Representative Jasmine Clark (D-Lilburn), joined by members of the ACLU of Georgia, Urban League of Greater Atlanta, League of Women Voters of Georgia and the NAACP Georgia State Conference, will host a press conference to discuss civil liberties and rights in the State of Georgia TOMORROW, Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 1 p.m. on the South Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta.
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