ATLANTA (March 13, 2018) | The Georgia House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 17, sponsored by Sen. Renee Unterman (R – Buford), on March 12, 2018. SB 17 is now headed to Governor Nathan Deal’s desk for his signature. Continue reading “Senator Renee Unterman’s “Brunch Bill” Receives Final Passage”
Sen. Tyler Harper Announces Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Recommendation
ATLANTA (March 9, 2018) | Sen. Tyler Harper (R – Ocilla) recently announced that the city of Douglas, Georgia in Coffee County has been selected to advance to the next phase of grant funding for the creation of Miracle Field at Wade Davis Park.
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Sen. Jen Jordan Files Homestead Tax Exemption Legislation
ATLANTA (March 7, 2018) | Sen. Jen Jordan (D – Atlanta) today filed two Senate Bills that would increase certain homestead tax exemptions and establish a new homestead exemption.
“Our community recently saw a major increase in our assessed home values, which in turn increased our taxes,” said Sen. Jordan. “This came with no warning or explanation, and it does not make sense for residents to suffer the consequences of a mistake they had no hand in creating. Senate Bills 485 and 486 will relieve some of the unexpected burden that so many homeowners are now facing. I look forward to moving these through the General Assembly before the end of this session.”
Senate Bill 485 would increase the homestead exemption from $30,000 to $50,000, exempting $125,000 of a home’s value from school taxes. Senate Bill 486 would establish a new homestead exemption of $100,000 for seniors, regardless of income, exempting $240,000 of a home’s value from school taxes.
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For Immediate Release:
March 7, 2018
Annie Wimbush, Communications Associate
annie.wimbush@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028
Sen. Burt Jones’ Solid Waste Disposal Legislation Passes Senate
ATLANTA (March 6, 2018) | Senate Bill 385, sponsored by Burt Jones (R – Jackson), passed the Georgia Senate on Wednesday, February 28, 2018.
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Senator John Albers Introduces the Senate School Safety Study Committee
ATLANTA (March 7, 2018) | Sen. John Albers (R – Roswell) announced the creation of the Senate School Safety Study Committee earlier this morning. Senate President Pro Tempore Butch Miller (R – Gainesville), Senate Majority Leader Bill Cowsert (R – Athens) and other Senate Members joined Sen. Albers for the announcement.
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