ATLANTA (April 6, 2009)— Last week the Senate passed its most crucial legislation as we worked to finish out our duties on Day 40, Sine Die. We passed a responsible balanced budget, provided tax relief, and improved education and transportation.
Legislative Priorities Fulfilled in Final Days of Session
By Sen. Chip Pearson
ATLANTA (April 6, 2009) – Now that the gavel has fallen on the 2009 legislative session, Georgians will soon begin to see the product of the past 40 legislative days. They will see jobs being created, homes being sold, drivers moving easily on Georgia’s roadways and children receiving a better education. The focus of this session was on steering Georgia through the recession and laying the groundwork for its economic revitalization. To do this, we are using tools like housing, transportation, tax relief, and education. I am confident that the measures we passed this session will be beneficial toward these ends.
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Sen. Tolleson Reports from the Capitol
By: Sen. Ross Tolleson
The papers have all fallen to the ground, the bills have all been sent to the Governor to be signed, and all Atlanta can see of my truck is the tail lights. The first part of the 2009-2010 legislative session has come to an end. As your Senator, this session, I have worked to preserve the environment, make government more transparent, protect the rights of workers, lower taxes, and make government smaller and more efficient.
Sales Tax Exemption for Construction of the Center for Civil and Human Rights Museum Passes in the Senate
ATLANTA (April 1, 2009) –State Senator Kasim Reed (D-Atlanta) presented legislation in the Senate today, House Bill 349, to exempt sales taxes for goods used in the construction of the Center for Civil and Human Rights. The center, which will be constructed in Centennial Olympic Park, is expected to draw 650,000 visitors a year, create 1,150 jobs and add $1.1 billion to Georgia’s economy over the next 10 years.
Final Passage of Wiles’ Bill Gives Crime Victims’ Families a Stronger Voice
ATLANTA (April 3, 2009) – Today the House voted to pass Sen. John Wiles’ (R-Kennesaw) legislation (SB 151) giving family members of a crime victim greater options in how they present their testimony before a jury. Under current law, family members are only allowed to deliver a victim impact statement by reading a written testimonial.
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