DOUGLAS, GA (Apr. 16, 2010) – Policy authored by State Sen. Greg Goggans (R-Douglas) requiring greater transparency in state government was included in a piece of legislation overwhelmingly approved by the Georgia Senate Wednesday and after final approval from the Georgia House will soon become law. Goggans carried House Bill 1284 in the Senate, which contains the language from his Senate Bill 381 requiring the Office of Planning and Budget (OPB) to include in the Governor’s Budget Report a comprehensive account of all fees collected and administered by the state. Continue reading “Goggans’ Government Transparency Enhancement Close to Becoming Law”
Sen. Pearson Hosts Dawson County High School Chorus at the Capitol
ATLANTA (April 16, 2010) – State Sen. Chip Pearson (R-Dawsonville) recently welcomed the Dawson County High School Chorus to Atlanta, where students performed in the historic Georgia State Capitol.
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Legislation to Protect Consumers from Medication Switching Achieves Final Passage
ATLANTA (April 15, 2010) – Landmark legislation that will protect consumers and improve access to quality health care for all Georgians recently achieved final passage from the House and the Senate. House Bill 194 now awaits the governor’s signature. Continue reading “Legislation to Protect Consumers from Medication Switching Achieves Final Passage”
Sen. Jones Champions C-TRAN Bill through Senate Committee
ATLANTA (April 15, 2010) – C-TRAN riders won a victory when a bill to fund Clayton County’s public transportation system passed out of a key Senate committee. Sen. Emanuel Jones (D-Decatur) urged members of the Senate Finance Committee to pass House Bill 1393 to give voters in Clayton County the ability to resurrect C-TRAN service.
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Senate Passes GA Taxpayer Relief Act
ATLANTA (April 14, 2010) – On the eve of national tax day, the Georgia General Assembly has passed major tax relief, HB 1055 called by some the “Georgia Taxpayer Relief Act of 2010”. The measure eliminates retirement income tax on Georgia seniors and eliminates the state property tax. Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock) lead the efforts in the Senate to help add the tax elimination measures to HB 1055. Continue reading “Senate Passes GA Taxpayer Relief Act”