Legislation Sponsored by Roberts, Jay 155th (3)

Date of Last Recorded Action: 4/25/2024

HB 0106 SupportClean Up Legislation for HB 170, The Transportation Funding Act Roberts, Jay 155th
7/1/2015 Effective Date Trans TRANS -
Clint Mueller Econ. Dev. & Transportation General County Government Law Enforcement Public Safety and Courts
Traffic Enforcement Transportation Transportation Funding
This legislation was amended to correct errors found in HB 170, The Transportation Funding Act, after it was passed on March 31st. The changes made by this legislation along with the county impact analysis have been incorporated into the summary of HB 170.
 
Please click here for a link to the floor amendment that included the clean up language. 
HB 0110 SupportFireworks - Legalizing Those Not Prohibited by Federal Law Roberts, Jay 155th
7/1/2015 Effective Date RegI PUB SAF -
Fire Services Fireworks General County Government Public Safety and Courts Todd Edwards
This legislation authorizes the sale of fireworks in Georgia which are not prohibited by federal law to anyone age 18 or older. Fireworks are subject to a 5 percent excise tax (in addition to other state and local sales taxes) which goes to the state. Fireworks may be used between 10 a.m. and 12 Midnight, with hours extended to 2:00 a.m. on Jan. 1, July 3-4, and Dec. 31. Local governments may authorize extended times on other dates via special use permits (the fee for which may not exceed $100).  While there is no "opt-out" provision for counties wishing to prohibit fireworks sales or usage, counties may regulate the sale of fireworks from temporary locations as well as require a permit or license for these sales.  Permanent retail locations are licensed by the state.  Local fire departments will license "temporary" sale locations for a $500 fee which goes to the local governing authority, but must be spent on public safety purposes. The state fire marshal enforces this law, with local fire departments referring cases for enforcement.  County zoning or other land use practices are not impacted by this law.  Local sales taxes will apply to firework sales.  
HB 0170 SupportTransportation Funding Act 2015 Roberts, Jay 155th
7/1/2015 Effective Date Trans TRANS -
Clint Mueller Econ. Dev. & Transportation Transportation Funding

This bill makes significant changes to taxation of motor fuel and creates a new single county local option TSPLOST. Click here for a detailed summary and here for additional information including county impact analysis.
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