ATLANTA (Feb. 13, 2024) – Today, the Georgia State Senate passed Senate Bill 439 through the Local Consent Calendar. Sponsored by Sen. Jason Esteves (D-Atlanta), the measure proposes a senior homestead exemption from City of Atlanta Independent School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes, in the amount of $100,000 of the assessed value of the homestead. This exemption is applicable to residents of Atlanta who are 65 years of age or older, with a single or combined household income not exceeding $100,000.
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ATLANTA (Feb. 13, 2024) – Today, Democratic Whip Sen. Harold Jones II (D-Augusta) made the following statement regarding his recent appointment to the Senate Special Committee on Investigations:
Continue reading “Statement on Sen. Harold Jones II Appointment to Senate Special Committee on Investigations”Majority Leader Steve Gooch Applauds Passage of Senate Resolution to protect the American Border
ATLANTA (Feb. 12, 2024) — Today, Senate Resolution 543, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Sen. Steve Gooch (R–Dahlonega), was passed on the Senate Floor. SR 543 stands in support of increased protections for America’s borders with the goal to end illegal immigration and smuggling.
The resolution was co-sponsored and supported by colleagues such as Senate President Pro Tempore John F. Kennedy (R–Macon), Sen. Brandon Beach (R-Alpharetta), Sen. Greg Dolezal (R-Cumming), Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas) and 24 others.
“This resolution represents a crucial stride in safeguarding both Georgians and our fellow Americans nationwide by bolstering protections across all American borders, particularly our Southern Border,” stated Sen. Gooch. “The members of the Georgia Senate stand united with Governor Brian P. Kemp and Texas Governor Greg Abbott in the battle to uphold our nation’s integrity. I commend the Senate for taking a stand against the pressing issues we currently face, such as the trafficking of dangerous drugs like Fentanyl across our Southern border. Despite the lack of support from President Joe Biden and his federal administration, the Senate remains resolute in its commitment to halt the illegal immigration and smuggling activities that plague our nation.”
SR 543 was passed by the Senate after progressing through the Senate Committee on Rules.
You can find more information on SR 543 here.
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Sen. Steve Gooch serves as Senate Majority Leader. He represents the 51st Senate District which includes Dawson, Fannin, Gilmer, Lumpkin, Union and Pickens counties and a portion of White County. He may be reached at 404.656.7872 or via email at steve.gooch@senate.ga.gov
Rep. Jesse Petrea and Sen. Ben Watson Announce Legislative Tools for Tybee Island
ATLANTA – State Representative Jesse Petrea (R-Savannah) and State Senator Ben Watson (R-Savannah) today announced the introduction of legislation aimed at giving the City of Tybee Island and any other local government the ability to hold promoters of unpermitted events accountable for any costs resulting from the events.
Continue reading “Rep. Jesse Petrea and Sen. Ben Watson Announce Legislative Tools for Tybee Island”House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration and Senator Clint Dixon Tout Bipartisan House Vote to Create City of Mulberry
ATLANTA – House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration (R-Auburn) and State Senator Clint Dixon (R-Gwinnett) applauded today’s bipartisan vote by the House on Senate Bill 333, legislation to create the City of Mulberry in northeastern Gwinnett County. If signed by Governor Kemp, SB 333 would place the question of cityhood on the spring primary ballot for residents in the proposed city.
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