ATLANTA (January 17, 2013) – Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R- Rome) sponsored Senate Resolution 8 in the State Senate today. The resolution, proposed by Sen. Josh McKoon (R-Columbus), is a plan that would create a constitutional amendment to phase out the Georgia State Income Tax. Continue reading “Sen. Chuck Hufstetler Supports Constitutional Amendment to Phase Out State Income Tax”
Sen. Rick Jeffares Named Chairman of the Senate Ethics Committee
ATLANTA (January 17, 2013) – Sen. Rick Jeffares (R- Locust Grove) has been named Chairman of the Senate Ethics Committee for the 2013- 2014 legislative term by the Senate Committee on Assignments. Continue reading “Sen. Rick Jeffares Named Chairman of the Senate Ethics Committee”
Sen. Josh McKoon Proposes Constitutional Amendment to Phase Out State Income Tax
ATLANTA (January 17, 2013) – Sen. Josh McKoon (R- Columbus) today introduced Senate Resolution 8, a proposal that would create a constitutional amendment to phase out the Georgia State Income Tax.
“Many economists agree that one of the most effective ways to promote job creation is to systematically eliminate the state income tax,” said Sen. Josh McKoon. “The adoption of this amendment is critical to enhancing Georgia’s competitiveness and will help our hardworking families take home more of their pay.”
The Georgia income tax rate is 6 percent. Several states do not have an income tax including Florida, Tennessee, Texas, Wyoming, Washington, New Hampshire, Nevada and Alaska. Other states have the abolition of their state income tax under consideration, including North Carolina, Louisiana and Nebraska.
If approved by Georgia voters, Senate Resolution 8 would phase out the income tax completely by the year 2027. This process would be gradual, reducing the tax rate by .5 percent every year until the income tax is eliminated.
The sponsors of Senate Resolution 8 include Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell), Sen. Butch Miller (R- Gainesville), Sen. Steve Gooch (R- Dahlonega), Sen. Judson Hill (R-Marietta), Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R-Rome), Sen. Mike Dugan (R – Carrollton ), Sen. Brandon Beach (R -Alpharetta), Sen. Hunter Hill (R-Smyrna) and Sen. Barry Loudermilk (R- Cassville).
Amendments to the Georgia Constitution may be introduced in either the House of Representatives or the Senate. An amendment must be approved by a 2/3 majority of each legislative chamber in order for it to be placed on the ballot for voter approval.
RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
January 17, 2013
For Information Contact:
Jennifer Yarber, Interim Director
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State Senator Hunter Hill Sworn into Office
ATLANTA (January 16, 2013) – State Senator Hunter Hill (R-Smyrna) was officially sworn into office on Monday, January 14, 2013, to represent the 6th Senate District at the state capitol. In this new role, Sen. Hill will serve portions of Cobb and Fulton counties.
“It has always been my unwavering belief that the affairs of state and local government are best served through conservative, commonsense leadership. “As a newly elected representative of the 6th Senate District, I look forward to working with my colleagues in the General Assembly to make Georgia a better place to live, work and raise a family.”
A native of Vinings and Buckhead, Hunter Hill currently lives in Smyrna, Georgia. After graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point, Hunter became a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army. Hunter went on to graduate from Air Assault, Airborne, and the US Army Ranger Schools.
In June, 2001, Hunter took command of a rifle platoon with the 101st Airborne Division. In January, 2002, Hunter led his first platoon into battle in Afghanistan. During his time in the Army, Hunter served three separate tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq, served as a General’s aide in Iraq, and earned two Army Commendation Medals, the Meritorious Service Medal and two Bronze Stars.
After his Army career, Hunter began his business career in real estate and is now the Director of Security for SecurAmerica. In addition to his leadership roles, Hunter is active in the community. He has volunteered to assist the Smyrna Veterans Committee, the Cobb County Citizens Oversight Committee for the T-SPLOST, Cobb County GOP Veterans Association and the Georgia Energy Forum. Hunter graduated from the inaugural class of the Conservative Policy Leadership Institute in 2010, and he is a current Board Member of the Department of Driver Services, appointed by Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle.
Sen. Hill is married to Shannan Reese Hill. They are the proud parents of Hunter Bradley Hill, Junior and Annie Christine Hill. The Hills attend Church of the Apostles in Buckhead where Hunter grew up playing the drums in the church band.
RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
January 16, 2013
For Information Contact:
Jennifer Yarber, Interim Director
Shawna Mercer, Sr. Communications Specialist
Shawna.Mercer@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028
State Senator Tyler Harper Sworn into Office
ATLANTA (January 15, 2013) – State Senator Tyler Harper (R-Ocilla) was officially sworn into office to represent the 7th District at the state Capitol. Sen. Harper will serve Atkinson, Bacon, Ben Hill, Berrien, Coffee, Irwin, Pierce and Ware counties along with portions of Charlton and Tift counties. Continue reading “State Senator Tyler Harper Sworn into Office”