February 13, 2024 Gold Dome Download February 13, 2024 Happy Tuesday! In this edition of the Gold Dome Download, we highlight pivotal election, tax relief, and public safety legislation that's moving quickly through the legislative process. But before we dive in, we have an announcement: On February 26, Greater Georgia is hosting "The New Conservative Coalition: Black Leaders of Georgia." We've got an incredible lineup of speakers - including State Rep. Mesha Mainor, Albany City Commissioner Jalen Johnson, Let's Win for America Chairman Kelvin King, and Blexit State Director Michaelah Montgomery - plus free food and drinks. To claim your spot, CLICK HERE or on the image below. If you have any questions about the above event or regarding pending legislation, please feel free to email us at [email protected]. The Legislative Lowdown Have you seen the latest Legislative Lowdown? Get all the highlights from last week at the Gold Dome in less than a minute. Click HERE or on the image below to watch! Legislation on the Move Economy House Bill 1015 About: Accelerated state income tax cut to 5.39% (House Tax Package) Sponsor: Representative Lauren McDonald To read the bill, CLICK HERE. Status: Passed the House House Bill 1019 About: Increased homestead tax exemption from $2,000 to $4,000 (House Tax Package) Sponsor: Representative Matt Reeves To read the bill, CLICK HERE. Status: Passed the House House Bill 1021 About: Increased child income tax deduction from $3,000 to $4,000 (House Tax Package) Sponsor: Representative Lauren Daniel To read the bill, CLICK HERE. Status: Passed the House House Bill 915 About: 2024 Mid-Year Budget Sponsor: Speaker of the House Jon Burns To read the bill, CLICK HERE. Status: Passed the House Senate Bill 362 About: A bill to reform union rules in Georgia Sponsor: Senator Mike Hodges To read the bill, CLICK HERE. Status: Passed the Senate Senate Bill 344 About: Tax holiday for firearms, ammunition, safes, and accessories sales Sponsor: Senator Jason Anavitarte To read the bill, CLICK HERE. Status: Passed the Senate Elections Senate Bill 189 About: A bill to ban QR codes from ballots Sponsor: Senator Max Burns To read the bill, CLICK HERE. Status: Passed the Senate Public Safety Senate Bill 63 About: A bill to eliminate no-cash bail for high-level crimes Sponsor: Senator Randy Robertson To read the bill, CLICK HERE. Status: Received Final Passage Other News to Know Senate Special Committee on Investigations On Friday, the Senate Special Committee on Investigations held its first meeting - where lawmakers revealed that whistleblowers had come forward from the Fulton County DA's office to testify about District Attorney Fani Willis. According to the Senators, several whistleblowers allege misuse of federal and state funds - in addition to the conflict of interest allegations that will be heard by a court later this week. Earlier this month, Willis admitted to having an affair with Nathan Wade - the prosecutor she chose to lead the grand jury investigation into President Trump. The Senate Special Committee has subpoena power and the authority to compel documents and testimony. It will conduct interviews and author a report on its findings, as well as recommend changes to state law to improve transparency for local prosecutors. As State Senator Bill Cowsert (SD-46) emphasized, "This is not a political witch hunt; this is a quest for the truth." To read more about the first meeting, CLICK HERE. Mid-Year 2024 Budget The State House passed a $37.5B mid-year budget with $5B in new spending. Highlights include $1.5B for transportation, $1,000 teacher bonuses, and funding for new medical schools at the University of Georgia and Georgia Southern University. To read more about the budget, CLICK HERE. Legislator Spotlight Senator Randy Robertson (SD-29) Senator Randy Robertson serves the 29th Senate District which encompasses Troup, Meriwether, Harris, and Muscogee Counties. He is the Majority Whip and serves as Vice Chairman of the Public Safety Committee. He also serves as a member of the Appropriations, Government Oversight, Insurance and Labor, and Redistricting Committees. Senator Robertson has sponsored several key pieces of legislation this session including a bill to eliminate no-cash bail (SB63), a bill to amend the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission (SB332), and a bill to ban ranked-choice voting (SB355). To learn more about Senator Robertson, CLICK HERE. Representative Lauren Daniel (HD-117) Representative Lauren Daniel serves the people of Locust Grove in Georgia's 117th House District in Henry County. She is the Secretary for the House Education Committee as well as for the State Planning and Community Affairs Committee - and also serves as a member of the Transportation Committee. Representative Daniel has sponsored a number of key bills - including HB1021, the bill to increase the child income tax deduction in Georgia. To learn more about Representative Daniel, CLICK HERE. Find your Legislators Did you know you can look up your state senator and state representative on the My Voter Page? Visit www.mvp.sos.ga.gov to find out who represents you at the State Capitol - and while you're there, double-check your voter registration to make sure it's up to date! What We're Reading  James Magazine - New Greater Georgia poll good news for conservatives Capitol Beat - General Assembly looking to limit film tax credit AJC - Ballot pics could be posted online under Georgia bill Axios - 1 arrested in fire to protest public safety training center, police say AJC - ‘Whistleblowers’ seek to speak with Senate panel investigating Fulton DA To learn more, visit www.greatergeorgia.com and follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to stay up to date with the latest information. DONATE HERE! Greater Georgia | P.O. Box 550988, Atlanta, GA 30355 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]