ATLANTA – Today the Committee on Assignments, chaired by Speaker Glenn Richardson, announced the committee assignments for the 2009 – 2010 legislative sessions. Representative Katie Dempsey was appointed Secretary of Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee and member of the Economic Development and Tourism; Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications; Health and Human Services; and Higher Education Committees. Continue reading “Representative Katie Dempsey Appointed Secretary of Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight”
HR 21 to Re-Create Milton County
ATLANTA – On the first day of the 2009 Legislative Session, Representative Jan Jones, representing the North Fulton House Delegation, introduced House Resolution 21. This proposed amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia provides for the re-creation of Milton County. The original Milton County merged with Fulton County in 1931 to avoid bankruptcy during the Depression. Continue reading “HR 21 to Re-Create Milton County”
House Committee To Examine Bioeconomic Development in Georgia
WOODSTOCK (August 16, 2007) — The House Study Committee on Bioeconomic Development will begin holding hearings on Tuesday, August 21st to get recommendations from government, industry and university leaders on the adoption of a comprehensive plan for life sciences economic development in Georgia. Continue reading “House Committee To Examine Bioeconomic Development in Georgia”
REP. BUTLER INTRODUCES LEGISLATION SAVING TAXPAYERS FROM STATE TAXES ON FEDERAL STIMULUS CHECKS
ATLANTA—Georgia State Representative Mark Butler (R-Carrolton) has co-sponsored legislation that would preclude the Georgia Department of Revenue from assessing state income tax on the expected 2008 federal stimulus package that is expected to pass the Congress in the near term. Most federal taxpayers will receive between a $600 and $1,200 rebate check from the federal government. Continue reading “REP. BUTLER INTRODUCES LEGISLATION SAVING TAXPAYERS FROM STATE TAXES ON FEDERAL STIMULUS CHECKS”
Representative Ron Stephens Pre-files House Bill 39
ATLANTA – Today Representative Ron Stephens (R-Savannah) announced that he pre-filed House Bill 39. This legislation will raise the state tobacco tax in order to curb the deadly use of tobacco and it will raise much needed revenue for the state. Continue reading “Representative Ron Stephens Pre-files House Bill 39”