ATLANTA (March 21, 2014) | Senate Resolution 415, a constitutional amendment prohibiting the Georgia General Assembly from increasing the state income tax above a set maximum marginal rate, received final approval from the Georgia Senate on Thursday, March 20, after passing the Georgia House on Tuesday, March 18, by a vote of 120 to 54. The resolution was proposed by Senate President Pro Tem David Shafer (R – Duluth), a longtime supporter of tax reform, and carried in the House by House Majority Whip Matt Ramsey (R – Peachtree City). Continue reading “Constitutional Amendment Prohibiting Increase in State Income Tax Receives Final Legislative Approval”
Sen. Vincent Fort Receives 2014 Arnie Award
ATLANTA (March 20, 2014) | Today, Sen. Vincent Fort (D- Atlanta) received Creative Loafing’s 2014 Arnie Award for continually putting the needs of his constituents ahead of partisan politics. They noted his staunch backing of progressive proposals while praising his commitment to civil disobedience, particularly concerning the Moral Monday Movement and his advocacy for the expansion of Medicaid in Georgia. Continue reading “Sen. Vincent Fort Receives 2014 Arnie Award”
Sen. Hardie Davis Releases Sine Die Statement
ATLANTA (March 20, 2014) | Sen. Hardie Davis (Augusta) has released the following statement today regarding the final day of the 2014 legislative session: Continue reading “Sen. Hardie Davis Releases Sine Die Statement”
Sen. Brandon Beach Leads the Passage of MARTA Bills in the State Senate
ATLANTA (March 20, 2014) | Senator Brandon Beach (R- Alpharetta) led the passage of two influential bills through the Senate today. House Bill 264 and House Bill 265, both relating to MARTA, received a do-pass from the Senate body. Continue reading “Sen. Brandon Beach Leads the Passage of MARTA Bills in the State Senate”
Georgia Senate Passes Bill Creating the Zell Miller Grant
ATLANTA (March 20, 2014) | The Georgia Senate today approved House Bill 697, a bill that establishes the Zell Miller Grant and defines additional opportunities for taxpayer contributions towards educational assistance nonprofits. The bill passed unanimously by a vote of 56 to 0 and carried by Sen. Charlie Bethel (R – Dalton). Rep. Stacey Evans (D – Smyrna) sponsored the bill in the House. Continue reading “Georgia Senate Passes Bill Creating the Zell Miller Grant”