ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives gave final passage last week to a group of tax measures sponsored by State Representative Brett Harrell (R-Snellville). House Bills 935, 936, and 937, legislation that Rep. Harrell carried on behalf of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, received final passage on the 40th legislative day and will now go to Governor Nathan Deal for consideration.
“I appreciate the confidence and support entrusted in me from the Governor’s office and the Speaker’s office in asking that I champion these job creating tax measures,” said Rep. Harrell. “This tax package will benefit all Georgia citizens, ranging from those hiring parolees, to enhanced job opportunities for individuals exiting incarceration, to the creation of 1,800 new Georgia jobs and a capital investment of roughly $650 million through the sunset tax extension. Thank you to the Georgia Chamber for their support, and thank you to my colleagues for understanding the critical nature of these bills.”
HB 935 provides exemptions to ad valorem taxes on ‘fulfillment centers’ through citizen referendums by allowing local jurisdictions to incentivize location, development, and job creation for online merchants.
HB 936 requires all new jobs that receive an employer job tax credit exceed a certain average wage threshold. Rep. Harrell authored an amendment to this bill that offers a tax credit for employers hiring parolees.
Finally, HB 937 extends the sunset the sales tax and use tax exemption for the construction of a competitive project or ‘projects of regional significance’ for three years.
For more information about HB 935, please click here.
For more information about HB 936, please click here.
For more information about HB 937, please click here.
Representative Brett Harrell represents citizens of District 106, which includes portions of Gwinnett County. He was elected into the House of Representatives in 2010 and currently serves as the Vice Chairman on the Budget & Fiscal Affairs Oversight and Regulated Industries committees and as the Secretary on the Ways & Means Committee. He also serves on the Transportation Committee.
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