Legislation Sponsored by Ligon, Jr.,William 3rd (5)

Date of Last Recorded Action: 5/6/2024

SB 0021 NeutralRevenue Dept.; no audit shall be conducted after three years following the filling of sales and use tax return or report Ligon, Jr.,William 3rd
3/4/2011 House Second Readers W&M FIN -
Auditing/Budget Clint Mueller Revenue & Finance Sales Tax-Local

This bill creates a three year statute of limitations on auditing for any business that collects sales tax and files a return with the Department of Revenue.

SB 0082 NeutralMake Multiple Changes to Election Law Ligon, Jr.,William 3rd
5/13/2011 Senate Date Signed by Governor GAff ETHICS -
Elections General County Government Shaun Adams

Please click here for a brief summary of the changes made by SB 82.

SB 0223 NeutralGeorgia Government Accountability Act; establish; create Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee; authorize to review/evaluate state agencies', productivity, efficiency, and responsiveness Ligon, Jr.,William 3rd
1/30/2012 Senate Conference Committee Report Adopted B&FAO GvtO -
Clint Mueller General County Government Revenue & Finance
SB 0332 OpposeChanges in Contents of SPLOST Published Annual Report Ligon, Jr.,William 3rd
5/2/2012 Senate Date Signed by Governor W&M FIN -
Clint Mueller Revenue & Finance Sales Tax-Local

SB 332 changes the SPLOST annual published reporting requirements to include unexpended surplus funds for projects/purposes, their estimated completion date, and actual cost upon completion.  The bills also requires the report to be posted on the local government website if one is available.  Further, the bill adds a new provision allowing for any person or entity to enforce compliance for any provision in the SPLOST statute as well as allowing the Attorney General to seek civil or criminal enforcement.  After the Tax Reform Bill was passed, an amendment was added to this bill clarifying the process for counties and cities to share the optional excise tax on energy used in manufacturing.

SB 0381 WatchLocal Government; electronic transmission of budgets; change certain definitions Ligon, Jr.,William 3rd
3/7/2012 House Second Readers S&T ED&Y -
Auditing/Budget Revenue & Finance Todd Edwards
This bill expands the audit reporting requirements that must be posted on the Carl Vinson Institute of Government website for local school boards.
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