ATLANTA — Today State Representative Bobby Franklin (R-Marietta) announces his filing of House Bill 1180, designed to eliminate state income taxes on the salary received by full-time and part-time public safety officers.
“Public safety officers deserve our upmost respect and appreciation for their honorable work,” said Representative Bobby Franklin. “House Bill 1180 is just a way that we can reward those who are so valuable to our safety and security.”
Franklin introduced the bill on Thursday, February 11, 2010. Other sponsors of the bill include Jill Chambers (R-Atlanta), Burke Day (R-Tybee Island), and Barry Loudermilk (R-Cassville). A link to the bill can be found by clicking here.
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Representative Bobby Franklin represents the citizens of District 43, which includes portions of Cobb County. He was elected into the House of Representatives in 1996, and currently serves as the Vice-Chairman of the Information and Audits Committee as well as the Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment Committee. He also serves on the Banks & Banking and Judiciary Non- Civil Committees.