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Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill Friday that bans counties and municipalities in Georgia from reducing their police department budgets by more than 5% in absence of revenue loss.
Legislative Republicans who pushed House Bill 286 said it was a response to local efforts to defund the police after the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man. Floyd s death made national headlines and sparked international protests. Republicans have filed similar bills in other states. This legislation will keep our communities and families safe across Georgia, House Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones, R-Milton, tweeted Friday. Public safety is critical to the success and future of our state, and I’m pleased to see Georgia take proactive measures to keep our residents safe and secure.
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Local governments want the revenue that the taxes will generate. Author: Molly Jett (13WMAZ) Updated: 7:28 PM EDT April 28, 2021
MACON, Ga. A new Airbnb tax law is expected to bring local governments $20 million to $30 million annually from hotel excise taxes.
That s according to the Association County Commissioners of Georgia.
One Macon Airbnb owner says this law will impact his business.
In an effort to tax online companies that do business in Georgia, Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 317 into law on April 21.
Short-term home rental companies like Airbnb will have to pay hotel taxes under the newly-signed bill.
That means Georgia Airbnb owners will have to collect a $5 per night lodging tax and local excise tax from their renters.