Businesss Legislative Issues

The Business Legislative Issues page gives business leaders the most time sensitive update of key business issues the Georgia Chamber of Commerce is working on at the capitol. To view the bill details, simply click on the bill name.

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The legislation presented does not represent amendments or substitutes that have not been voted on by the entire Senate or House of Representatives. There may be a delay in the passage of legislation and the availability of the final version via the website.

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Small Business

HB 1069: Income tax; credits for equipment that reduces energy or water usage; provide
 House:  Date Signed by Governor - 6/4/2010   Ways & Means 
 Senate:  Conference Committee Appointed - 4/29/2010   Finance 
 Sponsor:Joe Wilkinson (52nd)
Chamber Position: SUPPORT
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HB 1115: Standard codes; small businesses provide water cooler or bottled water alternative; provisions
 House:  Second Readers - 2/9/2010   Human Relations & Aging 
 Sponsor:Carl Rogers (26th)
Chamber Position: SUPPORT
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HB 1249: Ad valorem tax exemption; businesses providing new jobs; provisions
 House:  Committee Favorably Reported - 3/17/2010    
 Sponsor:John Lunsford (110th)
Chamber Position: SUPPORT
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HB 951: Sales and use tax exemption; certain school supplies; energy efficient products; provide
 House:  Second Readers - 1/26/2010   Ways & Means 
 Sponsor:Lynn Smith (70th)
Chamber Position: SUPPORT
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HB 952: Sales and use tax exemption; certain school supplies; provide
 House:  Second Readers - 1/26/2010   Ways & Means 
 Sponsor:Lynn Smith (70th)
Chamber Position: SUPPORT
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HB 953: Sales and use tax exemption; certain energy or water efficient products; provide
 House:  Second Readers - 1/26/2010   Ways & Means 
 Sponsor:Lynn Smith (70th)
Chamber Position: SUPPORT
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HR 1448: Ad valorem tax exemption; net job producing jurisdictions; provide - CA
 House:  Committee Favorably Reported - 3/17/2010    
 Sponsor:John Lunsford (110th)
Chamber Position: SUPPORT
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