ATLANTA – State Representative Josh Bonner (R-Fayetteville), one of the governor’s floor leaders, recently introduced House Bill 1302, legislation that would provide a one-time tax credit for eligible Georgia taxpayers who filed income tax returns in both 2020 and 2021. Rep. Bonner is carrying HB 1302 on behalf of Governor Brian Kemp, who recently announced his plan to issue tax refunds using an undesignated revenue surplus of $1.6 billion.
Members of the Coweta Co. Legislative Delegation Tout Gov. Kemp’s Disaster Relief Funding for Coweta County
ATLANTA – State Representatives Josh Bonner (R-Fayetteville), Lynn Smith (R-Newnan) and State Senator Matt Brass (R-Newnan) are praising Governor Brian Kemp’s recent announcement that he will authorize the release of $1 million from the Governor’s Emergency Fund to support disaster relief operations in Coweta County stemming from the EF-4 tornado that hit Newnan, Ga. in March 2021.
Gov. Kemp Appoints Rep. Bonner to COVID-19 Economic Impact Committee
ATLANTA – State Representative Josh Bonner (R-Fayetteville), who is one of the governor’s floor leaders, was recently appointed by Governor Brian Kemp to serve as a member of one of the Georgia Jobs and Infrastructure Committees. As a member of the Economic Impact Committee, Rep. Bonner will work to make recommendations to Gov. Kemp regarding federal coronavirus relief funds that were allocated to Georgia through the American Rescue Plan.
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Rep. Bonner Pre-Files Free Speech Legislation for Georgia’s Public Universities, College Campuses
ATLANTA – State Representative Josh Bonner (R-Fayetteville) today pre-filed House Bill 1, which will be known as the Forming Open and Robust University Minds (FORUM) Act. The FORUM Act is a policy that seeks to protect free speech, while also respecting the principles of academic freedom.
Governor Signs Civil Air Patrol Bill Sponsored by Representative Josh Bonner
ATLANTA – State Representative Josh Bonner (R-Fayetteville) today announced that Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 487 into law on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Sponsored by Rep. Bonner, HB 487 provides a greater opportunity for more of Georgia’s state employees to volunteer after declared natural disasters occur. Continue reading “Governor Signs Civil Air Patrol Bill Sponsored by Representative Josh Bonner”