Tonight on Lawmakers, final passage to a bill that would increase fees for business with the State, the measure is amended to phase out the State portion of ad valorem property taxes over a period of 5 years; the House passes the FY 2011 Budget; and the Senate expands tax exemptions for CMOs servicing Medicaid contracts. All that and more tonight.
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Day 36- April 14, 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Day 24- March 11, 2010
Tonight on Lawmakers, Governor Sonny Perdue abandons the so-called “bed tax” proposition to fund the Medicaid shortfall, opting instead to propose decreasing Medicaid reimbursements by 10.25%; the Senate passes legislation aimed at establishing statewide standards for property tax assessments and appeals; and it’s the end of another legislative week, time to check in with Tom Crawford of The Georgia Report.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Day 38- March 30, 2009
Tonight on Lawmakers, the Senate Appropriations Committee passes its version of the 2010 budget; looking for a compromise on the Transforming Transportation Investment Act; the Senate approves a bill that would allow parents to send their children to any public school provided there is adequate space at the school; an amendment is offered to a House bill to legalize Sunday sales of alcohol; and, final passage of the Governor’s initiative to increase salaries for Georgia’s math and science teachers.
The Senate Appropriations Committee today approved its version of the 2010 State budget. The $18.6 billion spending plan is expected to go to the full Senate for a vote on Wednesday, the 39th legislative day. With the final day of the legislature scheduled for Friday, leaving roughly 48 hours for House and Senate negotiators on the expected Conference Committee to reach a compromise.
On Friday, the House Transportation Committee said no to a proposal backed by the Governor to re-align the State’s transportation agencies. Senate Bill 200, the Transforming Transportation Act did pass the Committee by substitute, but with substantial changes. Lawmakers’ Valarie Edwards reports.
Legislation dealing with several alcohol sales provisions was debated but eventually tabled in the Senate today. The issues within House Bill 115 include alcohol sales at the Gwinnett County Braves stadium and opening a new package store within 500 yards of an existing package store. However, today’s debate centered on an amendment by Senator Seth Harp which would allow local municipalities to vote on whether to allow alcohol sales on Sundays.
An education initiative of Governor Sonny Perdue received final passage today. House Bill 280 hopes to address Georgia’s shortage of math and science teachers by increasing compensation levels. This measure would move a teacher certified in math or science up in salary equal to six years of credible service.
The State’s 2,500 National Board Certified Teachers will continue to receive a 10% salary bonus when the State can afford it. But House Bill 243, would eliminate the incentive for future recipients of the certification. That legislation failed to pass the Senate today, but will be reconsidered. Lawmakers’ Tiana Fernandez has more.
A bill that would allow parents to send their children to any public school, provided there is adequate space at that school, passed the Senate this afternoon. House Bill 251 is sponsored by Representative Alisha Morgan. Lawmakers’ Brittany Evans reports.
The House today voted to require foreclosure deeds to be recorded within 90 days. Representative Mike Jacobs’ explained the need for Senate Bill 141 in the current economic climate.
The House also approved a new option for property tax assessment appeals. Supporters of Senate Bill 240 say the current process is “unfriendly to tax payers”. Under provisions of the legislation, taxpayers would get the option of a “binding arbitration appeal” of their property tax assessment. Lawmakers’ Emily Banks has that story.
All that and more tonight on Lawmakers at 7 PM.
Lawmakers repeats on GPB Radio at 8 PM tonight and tomorrow morning on GPB television at 5:30 AM. You can also watch a repeat of Lawmakers tomorrow morning on GPB Knowledge at 7 AM. GPB Knowledge is available to those with digital television receivers at .3 of your local GPB transmitter, for example 20.3 in Augusta, or 8.3 in Atlanta.
The Senate Appropriations Committee today approved its version of the 2010 State budget. The $18.6 billion spending plan is expected to go to the full Senate for a vote on Wednesday, the 39th legislative day. With the final day of the legislature scheduled for Friday, leaving roughly 48 hours for House and Senate negotiators on the expected Conference Committee to reach a compromise.
On Friday, the House Transportation Committee said no to a proposal backed by the Governor to re-align the State’s transportation agencies. Senate Bill 200, the Transforming Transportation Act did pass the Committee by substitute, but with substantial changes. Lawmakers’ Valarie Edwards reports.
Legislation dealing with several alcohol sales provisions was debated but eventually tabled in the Senate today. The issues within House Bill 115 include alcohol sales at the Gwinnett County Braves stadium and opening a new package store within 500 yards of an existing package store. However, today’s debate centered on an amendment by Senator Seth Harp which would allow local municipalities to vote on whether to allow alcohol sales on Sundays.
An education initiative of Governor Sonny Perdue received final passage today. House Bill 280 hopes to address Georgia’s shortage of math and science teachers by increasing compensation levels. This measure would move a teacher certified in math or science up in salary equal to six years of credible service.
The State’s 2,500 National Board Certified Teachers will continue to receive a 10% salary bonus when the State can afford it. But House Bill 243, would eliminate the incentive for future recipients of the certification. That legislation failed to pass the Senate today, but will be reconsidered. Lawmakers’ Tiana Fernandez has more.
A bill that would allow parents to send their children to any public school, provided there is adequate space at that school, passed the Senate this afternoon. House Bill 251 is sponsored by Representative Alisha Morgan. Lawmakers’ Brittany Evans reports.
The House today voted to require foreclosure deeds to be recorded within 90 days. Representative Mike Jacobs’ explained the need for Senate Bill 141 in the current economic climate.
The House also approved a new option for property tax assessment appeals. Supporters of Senate Bill 240 say the current process is “unfriendly to tax payers”. Under provisions of the legislation, taxpayers would get the option of a “binding arbitration appeal” of their property tax assessment. Lawmakers’ Emily Banks has that story.
All that and more tonight on Lawmakers at 7 PM.
Lawmakers repeats on GPB Radio at 8 PM tonight and tomorrow morning on GPB television at 5:30 AM. You can also watch a repeat of Lawmakers tomorrow morning on GPB Knowledge at 7 AM. GPB Knowledge is available to those with digital television receivers at .3 of your local GPB transmitter, for example 20.3 in Augusta, or 8.3 in Atlanta.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Day 18- February 12, 2009
Tonight on Lawmakers, after considerable debate, the House passes one property tax measure but fails to pass another; we take a look at legislation that would make it a crime for lenders to sell subprime mortgages to a third partyand we’ll talk with Tom Crawford of CapitolImpact.com for his thoughts on this week of the session.
While no one seems to dispute the devastating effects of falling real estate values, there are different thoughts about how to best help Georgia homeowners. The House today voted to pass House Bill 233, which provides for a moratorium on all increases in assessed values of real property from 2009 through 2011. The legislation would allow for the reduction of assessed values and requires that each parcel be reassessed at least once during the time period. This morning, however, the House failed to pass House Resolution 1, which would have created a referendum for voters to decide if increases in assessed values of real property for ad valorem tax purposes should be capped at the lesser of 3% or the rate of inflation. We’ll have the highlights of both debates and post-adjournment reaction.
How to protect Georgia homeowners facing foreclosure is at the center of two measures under consideration in the Senate. Lawmakers Valarie Edwards toured a south east Atlanta neighborhood with Senator Vincent Fort, a co-sponsor of Senate Bill 54. That legislation would make it a crime to sell subprime mortgages to a third party.
The Senate today voted to require the use of seat belts in pickup trucks. Currently, Georgia law exempts drivers of pickup trucks from the mandatory use of seat belts. Senator Don Thomas, who is also a medical doctor, sponsors Senate Bill 5 and spoke to the need for the change. The legislation does provide an exemption from seat belt use for drivers of pickup trucks over the age of 18 working in an agricultural pursuit- in other words, farm vehicles.
Even with the State’s unemployment rate at its highest in 26 years, Georgia Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond was positive about the future at a press conference held at the Capitol today. He said the Department would do everything possible to help Georgians get back to work.
Reaction to the Senate passage yesterday of the Georgia Nuclear Financing Act continued this morning. Senate Bill 31 would allow utility companies to charge customers to cover the cost of building nuclear power plants- before the plants are built. Senate Democratic Leader Robert Brown and Senator Don Balfour, the bill’s sponsor, have their say.
It’s the end of the fourth legislative week under the gold dome, a perfect time to check in with Tom Crawford, National Editor of CapitolImpact.com. David talks with Tom about the Georgia Nuclear Financing Act, property taxes and the impact of the salmonella crisis centered on a peanut plant in South Georgia.
Senator Seth Harp’s controversial resolution to merge four colleges into two to save the state money has been put on hold. Senate Resolution 84’s merger plans included two historically black colleges. Lawmakers’ Emily Banks reports.
And today was Georgia Day under the gold dome. The State’s charter and copy of the Declaration of Independence were on display. Lawmakers’ Andrea Hummel-Shelton has that story.
All that and more tonight on Lawmakers at 7 PM.
Lawmakers repeats on GPB Radio at 8 PM tonight and tomorrow morning on GPB television at 5:30 AM. You can also watch a repeat of Lawmakers tomorrow morning on GPB Knowledge at 7 AM. GPB Knowledge is available to those with digital television receivers at .3 of your local GPB transmitter, for example 20.3 in Augusta, or 8.3 in Atlanta.
While no one seems to dispute the devastating effects of falling real estate values, there are different thoughts about how to best help Georgia homeowners. The House today voted to pass House Bill 233, which provides for a moratorium on all increases in assessed values of real property from 2009 through 2011. The legislation would allow for the reduction of assessed values and requires that each parcel be reassessed at least once during the time period. This morning, however, the House failed to pass House Resolution 1, which would have created a referendum for voters to decide if increases in assessed values of real property for ad valorem tax purposes should be capped at the lesser of 3% or the rate of inflation. We’ll have the highlights of both debates and post-adjournment reaction.
How to protect Georgia homeowners facing foreclosure is at the center of two measures under consideration in the Senate. Lawmakers Valarie Edwards toured a south east Atlanta neighborhood with Senator Vincent Fort, a co-sponsor of Senate Bill 54. That legislation would make it a crime to sell subprime mortgages to a third party.
The Senate today voted to require the use of seat belts in pickup trucks. Currently, Georgia law exempts drivers of pickup trucks from the mandatory use of seat belts. Senator Don Thomas, who is also a medical doctor, sponsors Senate Bill 5 and spoke to the need for the change. The legislation does provide an exemption from seat belt use for drivers of pickup trucks over the age of 18 working in an agricultural pursuit- in other words, farm vehicles.
Even with the State’s unemployment rate at its highest in 26 years, Georgia Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond was positive about the future at a press conference held at the Capitol today. He said the Department would do everything possible to help Georgians get back to work.
Reaction to the Senate passage yesterday of the Georgia Nuclear Financing Act continued this morning. Senate Bill 31 would allow utility companies to charge customers to cover the cost of building nuclear power plants- before the plants are built. Senate Democratic Leader Robert Brown and Senator Don Balfour, the bill’s sponsor, have their say.
It’s the end of the fourth legislative week under the gold dome, a perfect time to check in with Tom Crawford, National Editor of CapitolImpact.com. David talks with Tom about the Georgia Nuclear Financing Act, property taxes and the impact of the salmonella crisis centered on a peanut plant in South Georgia.
Senator Seth Harp’s controversial resolution to merge four colleges into two to save the state money has been put on hold. Senate Resolution 84’s merger plans included two historically black colleges. Lawmakers’ Emily Banks reports.
And today was Georgia Day under the gold dome. The State’s charter and copy of the Declaration of Independence were on display. Lawmakers’ Andrea Hummel-Shelton has that story.
All that and more tonight on Lawmakers at 7 PM.
Lawmakers repeats on GPB Radio at 8 PM tonight and tomorrow morning on GPB television at 5:30 AM. You can also watch a repeat of Lawmakers tomorrow morning on GPB Knowledge at 7 AM. GPB Knowledge is available to those with digital television receivers at .3 of your local GPB transmitter, for example 20.3 in Augusta, or 8.3 in Atlanta.
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