ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives today passed House Bill 742, the Fiscal Year 2013 (FY 2013) state budget. State Representatives Keith Heard (D-Athens), Doug McKillip (R-Athens) and Chuck Williams (R-Watkinsville) successfully advocated for the budget to maintain the $52.3 million in 20-year state bonds that the Governor requested for construction of the Veterinary Medical Learning Center at the University of Georgia (UGA). Continue reading “Athens Representatives Secure Funding for UGA Vet School”
Rep. Heard Sponsors “Tax Amnesty Program Act”
ATLANTA – State Representative Keith Heard (D-Athens) commented today on the passage of House Bill 29 out of the House Ways & Means Committee. This legislation would create a one-time tax amnesty program. Continue reading “Rep. Heard Sponsors “Tax Amnesty Program Act””