HB 356

HB 356: Over $1 billion in new revenue, no tax increase

On February 10, Democrats in the Georgia House of Representatives introduced HB 356, a revenue bill designed to put additional funds into the state's shrinking coffers by streamlining government and improving the sales tax collection process.

The bill transfers control over collecting sales taxes from the state Department of Revenue to local governments, allowing them to contract with private firms.

Similar plans have been tried in other states, notably Alabama, which saw a revenue increase of over $1 billion.

Action item: Tell your community about our plan!

2/11/2009
DPG

On February 10th, Democrats introduced a new plan to put over $1 billion back into Georgia's budget, without raising taxes.  Now, we need your help to get the message out in your community.  

Please take a moment today to write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper (click here for some helpful talking points), telling them about HB 356 and encouraging everyone in your community to contact their State Senator and State Representative about this important new bill.

House Democrats offer revenue bill

2/11/2009
Tondees Tavern


Georgia's House Democrats have put together an alternative bill aimed at bringing in additional revenues through efficiency in service delivery and scaling back some elements of government.

State House Dems Unveil $1B Revenue Plan

2/11/2009
Georgia Public Broadcasting

Georgia House Democrats say they have a plan to generate $1 billion or more for the state-without raising taxes.

The measure targets the collection of sales taxes in Georgia. It calls for a transfer of control from the state Department of Revenue-to local governments. Local governments could then contract private firms for collection.

House Democrats say currently, hundreds of millions of dollars in uncollected tax revenue slips between the cracks in Georgia’s collection system.

House Democrats pitch revenue plan

2/11/2009
Associated Press

House Democrats are backing a proposal to transfer control over collecting sales taxes from the state Department of Revenue and to local governments.

House Dems see $1 billion in untapped sales tax

2/11/2009
Atlanta Journal Constitution

House Democratic leaders on Tuesday unveiled legislation that they claim would help the state rake in an estimated $1 billion in unpaid sales taxes.

House Democrats introduce $1 billion-plus revenue bill, without raising taxes

2/10/2009
Democratic Party of Georgia

Democrats in the Georgia House of Representatives today introduced HB 356, a revenue bill designed to put additional funds into the state's shrinking coffers by streamlining government and improving the sales tax collection process.  The bill transfers control over collecting sales taxes from the state Department of Revenue to local governments, allowing them to contract with private firms.  Similar plans have been tried in other states, notably Alabama, which saw a revenue increase of over $1 billion.

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