State Senator John F. Kennedy (GA)
Recent News About State Senator John F. Kennedy (GA)
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Senate Passes “Georgia Development Impact Fee Act”
ATLANTA (March 4, 2024) – Last week, the Georgia State Senate approved Senate Bill 208 and Senate Resolution 189, both measures sponsored by Georgia Senate Transportation Chairman and Chief Deputy Whip Sen. Greg Dolezal (R-Cumming). SB 208 introduces development impact fees for education for fast-growing counties such as Forsyth, while SR 189 would place a ballot measure on the November ballot, allowing voters to change the Constitution to empower local boards of education to impose, levy, and collect these fees, utilizing the proceeds to contribute to the cost of...
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Senate Passes “Small Business Protection Act of 2024”
ATLANTA (Feb. 26, 2024) – Today, the Georgia Senate passed Senate Bill 429, known as the “Small Business Protection Act of 2024,” sponsored by Sen. Greg Dolezal. The bill aims to promote small business interests by requiring a thorough analysis of the economic impact of proposed legislation on small businesses in the state.Sen. Dolezal expressed his satisfaction with the approval of the bill, emphasizing its significance for the state's economy. He stated, "Today, we affirm our commitment to the backbone of our states’ economy – small business." He further added, "With...