Senator Chance Co-Sponsors “Taxpayer Protection Act”

State Senator Ronnie Chance (R-Tyrone) has Co-Sponsored Senate Resolution 20 - “Taxpayer Protection Act of 2011.” The proposed Constitutional Amendment would limit how many tax dollars the state of Georgia can spend in any given year.

“This measure will guarantee that Georgia never over steps its bounds when spending the taxpayer’s money. The Taxpayer Protection Act is the responsible thing to do. This legislation will protect the taxpayers and force legislators to keep spending in check,” said Senator Ronnie Chance.

“Senator Chance understands that the money we spend in government is not ours, it’s the taxpayers. He also understands that we need to keep government the size it needs to be. The Taxpayer Protection Act will protect future generations of Georgians from government growing too large,” said Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers, the sponsor of the Resolution.

Senate Resolution 20 would restrict the state from spending any money in excess of the previous year budget adjusted for inflation and population. Any additional revenue beyond the spending limitations would be required to go into the Rainy Day fund until it reaches a point of 15% of the previous year spending. Once the Rainy Day Fund is at 15% additional revenue would be used to slowly phase-out the state income tax.

The Amendment was approved Wednesday by the Senate Finance Committee in a unanimous bi-partisan vote.

Chance introduces legislation to create the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

State Sen. Ronnie Chance (R-Tyrone) has introduced a Senate resolution that would forever honor and remember the commitment and sacrifice of veterans of the Korean War. SR 720 dedicates a portion of US 80 located within the state as the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.

“It’s fitting that we pay tribute to those who served our country faithfully and honorably,” said Sen. Chance. “Several other states, such as Alabama, Mississippi and Nevada have already dedicated portions of US 80 to honor Korean War vets, and I’d like to see this tradition continue in Georgia.”

Under SR 720, US 80, running across the state from Columbus to Savannah, will be forever known as the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. The legislation also authorizes the Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT) to place and maintain appropriate markers in Columbus, Macon and Tybee Island, dedicating the Memorial Highway.

“Many young Georgia soldiers fought bravely in Korea, proudly serving their country as members of the armed forces, and many suffered injury and loss of life as a result,” added Sen. Chance. “I think the Memorial Highway is a perfect way to honor their service to our nation.”
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