ATLANTA (September 14, 2023) | On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, the Joint Study Committee on Dual Enrollment for Highly Skilled Talent at Younger Ages, Co-Chaired by Senator Matt Brass (R – Newnan) and Representative Matt Dubnik (R – Gainesville) will conduct its third meeting at 10:00 a.m. at the Georgia State Capitol in room 450.
Sponsored by Sen. Brass, Senate Resolution 175 established the Study Committee during the 2023 Georgia Legislative Session. The aim of the committee is to explore opportunities for younger students to start dual-enrollment programs and further develop highly skilled talent.
Gov. Brian Kemp Signs Rep. Lynn Smith’s Legislation for Disaster Property Tax Relief
ATLANTA – State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan), chair of the House Natural Resources & Environment Committee, along with Senate Rules Chairman Matt Brass (R-Newnan), today announced that Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 311 into law on Thursday, March 16. HB 311 will create an optional temporary tax relief mechanism for buildings damaged by a natural disaster that may be utilized by local governments. An assessment of the damaged property would be required before being eligible for temporary tax relief.
Continue reading “Gov. Brian Kemp Signs Rep. Lynn Smith’s Legislation for Disaster Property Tax Relief”Senators Matt Brass and Michael Rhett Honor Taiwanese Director-General
ATLANTA (March 14, 2023) | On Wednesday, March 15, Senator Matt Brass (R – Newnan) and Senator Michael Rhett (D – Marietta) will present Director-General Elliot Wang from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta with Senate Resolution 176, a resolution commending Taiwan for its relations with the United States and extended efforts strengthening in bilateral relations, including the launch of the US-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade. Following the ceremony, a reception will be held amongst legislators to outline current U.S. – Taiwan relations.
Continue reading “Senators Matt Brass and Michael Rhett Honor Taiwanese Director-General”Sen. Matt Brass to Host GA CATT Signing Ceremony at State Capitol
ATLANTA (August 6, 2019) | Sen. Matt Brass (R – Newnan) will host a signing ceremony for the 4th cohort apprentices of the Georgia Consortium for Advanced Technical Training (GA CATT) at the state Capitol tomorrow, August 7, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. Continue reading “Sen. Matt Brass to Host GA CATT Signing Ceremony at State Capitol”
Senate Bill 167 Signed by Governor
ATLANTA (May 6, 2019) | Senate Bill 167, sponsored by Sen. Matt Brass (R – Newnan) was signed by Gov. Brian Kemp on May 2, 2019. Continue reading “Senate Bill 167 Signed by Governor”