ATLANTA (February 13, 2022) | Senator Kim Jackson introduced the bipartisan “Second Chance” Hemp Farming Bill, SB 481, which allows persons with a misdemeanor or a felony (with certain restrictions) to grow industrial hemp, bringing Georgia in alignment with federal law.
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ATLANTA (February 11, 2022) | Yesterday, Senate Bill 361, known as the Law Enforcement Strategic Support (or LESS Crime) Act, sponsored by Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry), was successfully passed by the Georgia Senate with bipartisan support.
“The safety and security of their families and property are some of the most basic, fundamental needs of every Georgian,” said Sen. Walker. “SB 361 seeks to secure those needs by supporting our law enforcement through the implementation of a tax credit for contributions made to qualified law enforcement foundations. These funds can be used to hire new officers, purchase equipment or go towards establishing a mental health co-responder program. I am pleased that SB 361 passed the Senate with unanimous, bipartisan support and I especially would like to thank Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan for his leadership on crafting this innovative and forward-thinking legislation. I look forward to continuing to support this measure as it makes its way through the House and, eventually, on to the Governor’s desk.”
The LESS Crime Act would allow individual taxpayers and businesses to claim a tax credit for directly supporting local public safety efforts through contributing to qualified law enforcement foundations. Specifically, SB 361 would permit single filers to claim a tax credit of up to $5,000, while joint filers and qualified businesses may claim up to $10,000 for qualified contributions, with total contributions being capped at $5 million per foundation each year and at $100 million annually.
You can read the full text of SB 361 here: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61292
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Feb. 11, 2022
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Sen. Harold Jones II Issues Statement on Richmond County Redistricting Maps
ATLANTA (February 9, 2022) | Today, Sen. Harold Jones II (D – Augusta), released the following statement on Senate Bill 457 and Senate Bill 458, relating to the redistricting of the Richmond County Commission and Richmond County Board of Education:
Continue reading “Sen. Harold Jones II Issues Statement on Richmond County Redistricting Maps”President Pro Tempore Butch Miller Issues Statement on Immigration Bill
ATLANTA (February 9, 2022) | Senate President Pro Tempore Butch Miller (R – Gainesville) today said the Biden administration’s failure to address the southern border crisis heightens the need for legislation such as Senate Bill 448, which would empower Georgia law enforcement to check the citizenship status of detainees during reasonable stops and lawful investigations.
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By: Sen. Frank Ginn (R – Danielsville)
As we wrapped up week three under the Gold Dome, the legislature is operating at full steam ahead to improve the lives of our Georgia citizens. In week three, the Senate passed a number of bills as well as held numerous committee meetings. I would also like to provide you with an update on a few bills that passed through the Senate.
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