Media release from the Georgia Senate Press Office:
On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., the Senate Study Committee on Eliminating Georgia’s Income Tax, chaired by Sen. Blake Tillery, (R–Vidalia), will hold its first hearing.
EVENT DETAILS:
- Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2025
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Location: Georgia State Capitol, Room 450, 206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA, 30334
- This event is open to the public.
ABOUT THE MEETING:
The Senate Special Committee on Eliminating Georgia’s Income Tax, created by Lt. Governor Burt Jones pursuant to Senate Rules, will deliver on the Lt. Governor’s commitment to chart a path for the state to eliminate the income tax and provide meaningful relief to all Georgians. This bipartisan committee will work with experts, parents, citizens, businesses, policymakers, and other leaders to explore effective, research-backed strategies to reform Georgia’s tax code while maintaining strong fiscal soundness.
Additional Senators appointed to the special committee include Senators Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas), Greg Dolezal (R–Cumming), Ed Harbison (D–Columbus), Chuck Hufstetler (R–Rome), Steve Gooch (R–Dahlonega), John F. Kennedy (R–Macon), Nan Orrock (D–Atlanta), Michael “Doc” Rhett (D–Marietta), Larry Walker III (R–Perry) and Sam Watson (R–Moultrie).
SPEAKERS FOR THIS MEETING:
Grover Norquist, President, Americans for Tax Reform
Patrick Gleason, Vice President of State Affairs, Americans for Tax Reform