ATLANTA (February 25, 2013) – The State Senate passed Senate Bill 61 to establish the Georgia Self-Service Storage Facility Act of 2013 by a vote of 47-3. Continue reading “Senate Passes Bill to Establish Georgia Self-Service Storage Facility Act of 2013”
Sen. Albers Announces Creation of Georgia Senate Republican Study Committee
ATLANTA (February 25, 2013) – Sen. John Albers (R –Roswell) and a few select Republican Senators recently announced the creation of the Georgia Senate Republican Study Committee (RSC), which mirrors the national RSC. The Georgia RSC is committed to advancing a strong, conservative agenda in the State Senate. Continue reading “Sen. Albers Announces Creation of Georgia Senate Republican Study Committee”
Senate Urban Affairs Committee Passes Public Transit Bill
ATLANTA (February 25, 2013) – The Senate Urban Affairs Committee, chaired by Senator Ronald Ramsey (D- Lithonia), unanimously passed Senate Bill 92 on Friday. SB 92, sponsored by Sen. Vincent Fort (D-Atlanta), would permit car rental taxes to be used for public transit, constructions and improvements.
“Public transportation provides a way for people to get to their jobs, homes, essential services and after school programs while also being energy and environmentally efficient,” said Sen. Ramsey. “As our state deals with difficult economic times, we must work together to find creative solutions for financial shortfalls. I am proud of Sen. Fort for drafting this legislation and am equally proud to co-sponsor this legislation which provides alternative ideas for funding our public transportation system.”
“This bill is essential to giving local governments the ability to fund their own public transit projects and make repairs that are so badly needed,” said Sen. Fort. “Car rental taxes are regularly used to fund public transit in many cities throughout the country.”
With the failure of last year’s TSPLOST referendum, legislators were tasked with finding alternative ways to fund public transit and its repairs. Currently, counties can utilize the car rental excise tax for capital outlay projects including the construction and improvement of certain projects. If passed, SB 92 would authorize revenue from the local car rental taxes to be used for public transit and facility improvements as well as construction and improvement projects.
SB 92 will now continue on to the Senate Rules Committee to be considered for a full vote on the Senate Floor.\
RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
February 25, 2013
For Information Contact:
Jennifer Yarber, Interim Director
Emily Williams, Communications Associate
Emily.Williams@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028
Sen. Fort Leads Passage of Public Transit Bill through Urban Affairs Committee
ATLANTA (February 22, 2013) –Senator Vincent Fort (D- Atlanta) today led the passage of Senate Bill 92 out of the Senate Urban Affairs Committee. The legislation would permit a car rental tax to be used for public transit, constructions and improvements. Continue reading “Sen. Fort Leads Passage of Public Transit Bill through Urban Affairs Committee”
Alpha Gamma Rho Honored by Georgia State Senate
ATLANTA (February 22, 2013) – Members of the Alpha Gamma Rho professional fraternity were honored with Senate Resolution 193 at the Georgia State Capitol on Wednesday, February 20. Over 100 active brothers from the Alpha Eta chapter at The University of Georgia and the Gamma Delta chapter from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College were present to visit with legislators and other elected officials, including ten alumni members of the fraternity. Continue reading “Alpha Gamma Rho Honored by Georgia State Senate”