ATLANTA (April 3, 2018) | Senate Bill 331, sponsored by Sen. Steve Henson (D – Stone Mountain), received final passage in the General Assembly on Thursday, March 29. SB 331 would keep the information of individuals who claim lottery winnings greater than $250,000 confidential, if the winner requests to do so in writing. Continue reading “Bill to Keep Lottery Winners Anonymous Sent to Governor”
Homestead Tax Exemption Bill Passes Senate and House Floors
ATLANTA (April 3, 2018) | Senate Bill 485, sponsored by Sen. Jen Jordan (D – Atlanta), passed the Senate and House Floors on Thursday, March 29. SB 485 would increase the homestead exemption from City of Atlanta Independent School District ad valorem taxes to $50,000 of the assessed value of a homestead exceeding $10,000.
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Georgia General Assembly Fully Funds QBE, Eliminates Austerity Cuts in Fiscal Year 2019 Budget
ATLANTA (April 2, 2018) | For the first time in recent history, the Georgia General Assembly fully funded the Quality Basic Education (QBE) funding formula and eliminated austerity cuts in its final passage of the Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19) Budget, House Bill 684. Continue reading “Georgia General Assembly Fully Funds QBE, Eliminates Austerity Cuts in Fiscal Year 2019 Budget”
Sen. John Albers Recognizes STAR House Foundation at the State Capitol
ATLANTA (March 28, 2018) | Sen. John Albers (R – Roswell) recognized the STAR House Foundation with a Point of Personal Privilege in the Senate Chamber and the presentation of Senate Resolution 973 in the Capitol on Tuesday, March 27, 2018.
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Sen. Jen Jordan Recognizes Zell Miller for His Establishment of the HOPE Scholarship
ATLANTA (March 28, 2018) | Sen. Jen Jordan (D – Atlanta) recognized former Georgia Governor Zell Miller for the establishment of the HOPE Scholarship which provided her the opportunity to go to college and later pursue a career in law and as a state senator. Continue reading “Sen. Jen Jordan Recognizes Zell Miller for His Establishment of the HOPE Scholarship”