ATLANTA (January 29, 2013) – Sen. John Albers (R- Roswell) today introduced Senate Bill 73 to reduce the financial burden on local governments who failed to pass the Transportation Special Purpose Local Options Sales Tax (TSPLOST) referendum. If passed, this legislation will effectively remove the TSPLOST “penalty provision,” which requires local governments who rejected the TSPLOST to pay more for transportation grants. Continue reading “Sen. John Albers Introduces Bill to Eliminate TSPLOST Tax Penalty on Local Governments”
Sen. John Albers Co-Sponsored Constitutional Amendment to Phase Out State Income Tax
ATLANTA (January 17, 2013) – Sen. John Albers (R- Roswell) today co-sponsored Senate Resolution 8, a proposal that would create a constitutional amendment to phase out the Georgia State Income Tax. Continue reading “Sen. John Albers Co-Sponsored Constitutional Amendment to Phase Out State Income Tax”
Senate Passes Responsible Welfare Legislation
ATLANTA (March 27, 2012) –The Georgia Senate passed HB 861, the Social Responsibility and Accountability Act, today by a vote of 36 to 15. Sponsored in the House by Rep. Michael Harden and carried in the Senate by Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell), this legislation requires recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) to undergo drug screening to receive welfare benefits.
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Senate Renews Sales Tax Exemption for Donations to Nonprofit Agencies
ATLANTA (March 27, 2012) –The Georgia Senate passed HB 318 today by a vote of 34 to 0. Sponsored in the House by Rep. Ron Stephens and carried in the Senate by Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell), this legislation renews an existing sales tax exemption on food that is donated to a qualified nonprofit agency.
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Senate Passes Bill Requiring Accountability for Educators Who Falsify Test Scores
ATLANTA (March 26, 2012) – The Georgia Senate passed HB 692 today by a vote of 52 to 0. Sponsored by Rep. Billy Mitchell in the House and carried in the Senate by Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell), this legislation outlines a greater measure of accountability standards for teachers found guilty of falsifying student assessment results.
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