ATLANTA – State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan), chair of the House Natural Resources & Environment Committee, along with Senate Rules Chairman Matt Brass (R-Newnan), today announced that Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 311 into law on Thursday, March 16. HB 311 will create an optional temporary tax relief mechanism for buildings damaged by a natural disaster that may be utilized by local governments. An assessment of the damaged property would be required before being eligible for temporary tax relief.
Statement by Speaker Jon Burns on Governor Kemp’s State of the State Address
ATLANTA – Today, Governor Brian Kemp delivered his State of the State Address before a joint session of the General Assembly at the State Capitol. Georgia House of Representatives Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) issued the following statement on Governor Kemp’s remarks:
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House Majority Leader Burns Joins Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the House to Announce Bonuses for State Employees
ATLANTA – Yesterday, House Majority Leader Jon Burns (R-Newington) joined Governor Brian Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan, Speaker of the House David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge), Speaker Pro-Tempore Jan Jones (R-Milton), House Appropriations Chairman Terry England (R-Auburn), and other members of House and Senate leadership to announce that more than 57,000 employees of the state of Georgia will receive a one-time bonus of $1,000 during the current fiscal year.
House Appropriations Chairman Terry England Joins Governor, Lt. Governor and Speaker to Announce Bonuses for State Employees
ATLANTA – House Appropriations Committee Chairman Terry England (R-Auburn) yesterday joined Governor Brian Kemp, Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan, Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) and other members of House and Senate leadership to announce that more than 57,000 state employees will receive a one-time bonus of $1,000 during the current fiscal year.