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Senate Bill 3, sponsored by Senator Lindsey Tippins (Marietta) aims to identify critical workforce needs of emerging industries by creating a career pathway for students to earn industry certification and credentials. How does Senate Bill 3 impact Georgia’s economy? Senate Bill 3 also referred to as the Creating Opportunities Needed Now to Expand Credentialed Training (CONNECT) Act, allows for the creation of work-based learning programs…
RURAL HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE
House Bill 769, sponsored by Higher Education Chairman Rick Jasperse (Jasper) and Senator Dean Burke (Bainbridge) addresses several healthcare needs of Georgia’s less populated communities by implementing healthcare recommendations provided by the state House Rural Development Council. How does House Bill 769 impact Georgia’s economy? House Bill 769 provides funding for the creation of a “Rural Center for Health Care Innovation and Sustainability,” and incentivizes…
Georgia Joint Defense Commission
Senate Bill 395 , sponsored by Senate Veterans, Military, and Homeland Security Chairman Ben Watson (Savannah), and Representative Dave Belton (Madison) designates membership and funding for the creation of the “Georgia Joint Defense Commission.” How does Senate Bill 395 impact Georgia’s economy? The “Georgia Joint Defense Commission” will provide recommendations that promote the economic growth and expansion of Georgia’s military installations and support long-term sustainability for…
DATA CENTER LEGISLATION
House Bill 696 modernizes the state’s existing tax statute to permit state sales and use tax exemptions for high-technology data centers. House Bill 696, sponsored by Representative Trey Kelley of Cedartown and Senate Majority Whip, Steve Gooch of Dahlonega incentivizes large investments by data centers. How does House Bill 696 impact Georgia’s economy? The three-tiered investment measure seeks to increase economic opportunities in Georgia’s rural…
“Tracy Rainey Act”
House Bill 739, sponsored by Representative Al Williams (Midway) and Senator Ben Watson (Savannah), addresses an existing code in Georgia law regarding professional certification for military spouses as the “Tracey Rainey Act.” How does House Bill 739 impact Georgia’s economy? House Bill 739 creates licensure reciprocity for military spouses to qualify for temporary or expedited certificates upon moving to one of Georgia’s military installations. This legislation…
2018 Policy Briefs
2018 Policy Briefs for Scorecard Bills With hundreds of bills debated each legislative session, it can be difficult to understand what happened – and more importantly how it impacts your business. That is why the Chamber produces a biennial voter guide, the Chamber Scorecard, which provides a concise final summary on the status of the bills most important to the business community. For 2018, policy…
Recent Chamber Endorsements
The primary purpose of the Political Affairs Council is to guide the Georgia Chamber of Commerce in its involvement in Georgia’s political process both by managing current efforts and programs, as well as developing new opportunities for the business community to engage in the electoral process. Endorsement of a candidate allows the Political Affairs Council to support our business champions serving under the Gold Dome,…
GBAN Legislative Update- April 2, 2018
Legislative Calendar Last week, the Georgia General Assembly convened for legislative days 39 and 40 on Tuesday, March 27, and Thursday, March 29, completing the 2018 legislative session. Chamber Scorecard Legislation House Bill 696: Sales and use tax; certain computer equipment sold or leased to certain entities for use in high-technology data centers; create exemption Chamber Position: SUPPORT; SCORECARD Bill Author: Representative Trey Kelley (Cedartown) HB 696 allows…
Georgia Business Action Network Legislative Update- March 23, 2018
Georgia Chamber Announces “8 for 18” Launch On Wednesday, March 21, the Georgia Chamber launched its “8for18” website. In anticipation of the upcoming 2018 elections, the Chamber issued its eight-question statewide candidate assessment to Gubernatorial and Lieutenant Governor candidates. Candidate responses and additional information about the “8 for 18” initiative can be found on the official website, at www.8for18.com. Follow the Georgia Chamber on Twitter,…
Georgia Chamber of Commerce Issues Its Statewide Candidate Assessment
As the Chamber’s official statewide prosperity agenda, the “8 for 18” priorities addresses eight of the state’s most pressing economic issues. The initiative proposes areas of focus to improve the quality of life and business climate across the state. Additionally, it serves as a legislative strategy to advance economic prosperity and inform political candidates on issues of importance to Georgia’s business community. In anticipation of the upcoming elections, the…