ATLANTA (February 18, 2026) —On Friday, February 20, Senate Appropriations Chairman Blake Tillery (R–Vidalia), President Pro Tempore Larry Walker (R–Perry) and Senate Majority Leader Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas), will hold a press conference to outline plans for the construction of Georgia’s first new forensic mental health hospital in more than six decades.
Continue readingPresident Pro Tempore Larry Walker III Applauds Senate Passage of Historic Income Tax Relief Package
ATLANTA (February 16, 2025) — Last week, Senate President Pro Tempore Larry Walker (R–Perry) joined his Senate Republican colleagues in advancing the largest income tax reduction in Georgia history, reaffirming the Senate’s commitment to putting hardworking Georgians first.
Continue readingMajority Leader Jason Anavitarte Applauds Senate Passage of Historic Income Tax Relief Package
ATLANTA (February 12, 2026) — Today, Senate Majority Leader Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas) joined his Senate Republican Caucus colleagues in passing Senate Bill 476 and Senate Bill 477 sponsored by Sen. Blake Tillery (R–Vidalia). These historic measures will deliver the largest tax relief in Georgia’s history and will position the state to completely eliminate the state income tax.
Continue readingSen. Blake Tillery’s Plan to Cut Georgia’s Income Tax Passes Senate
ATLANTA (February 12, 2026) — This week, Sen. Blake Tillery’s (R–Vidalia) plan to eliminate the state income tax for two-thirds of Georgians, reduce the tax rate for the other third by over $5,000, and eventually eliminate the state income tax for everyone passed the Georgia Senate. Georgia families and small businesses will get tax relief while the budget priorities of the state are fully funded.
Continue readingSen. Brian Strickland to Hold Press Conference on Rio’s Law
ATLANTA (January 28, 2026) —Tomorrow, January 29, Sen. Brian Strickland will hold a press conference on his introduction of Rio’s Law, which would allow for the creation of special license plates for cars carrying occupants with autism.
EVENT DETAILS:
- Date: January 29, 2026
- Time: 9:30 a.m.
- Where: Georgia State Capitol, South Steps, 206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA, 30334
- Open to the Public: The event is open to the public. The committee meeting will be live-streamed on the Senate website here.
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
We kindly request that members of the media confirm their attendance in advance by contacting SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.
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Sen. Brian Strickland serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary. He represents the 42nd Senate District, which includes Morgan County and portions of Henry, Newton and Walton counties. He may be reached by phone at (404) 656-0508 or by email at Brian.Strickland@senate.ga.gov.
For all media inquiries, please reach out to SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.