FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, May 11, 2026

ATLANTA | Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones issued a statement commending Governor Brian Kemp for signing legislation that will lower taxes, increase the GOAL scholarship tax credit and support economic development. 

“I am proud that we have cut taxes every year I’ve been Lt. Governor and I want to thank Governor Kemp for leading the charge,” said Lt. Governor Burt Jones. “The bills being signed into law today help every family and business in Georgia. We are also supporting school choice and parents who want to decide on what’s best for their child’s educational needs by expanding the GOAL scholarship tax credit. This is a great day for Georgians.”

The legislation signed into law today was passed during the 2026 Legislative Session. Additional information for all legislation can be found here: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/all

Senate Bills:

SB 33: Property Tax Reform 

SB 111: Rural Hospital Tax Credit 

House Bills:

HB 328: SSO Tax Credit Increase 

HB 445: Allow Certain Tax Reassessment Disputes to be Reviewed by Qualified Hearing Officers 

HB 463: Income Tax Cut

HB 987: Voluntary Portable Benefit Plans 

HB 1129: Enterprise Zones 

HB 1185: Business Court Reform 

HB 1209: Sales Tax Exemption for Construction Materials for project in Savannah 

Contact

Legislative and Communications Director Ines Owens

[email protected]