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2018 Legislative Priorities
GR advocates for the best interests of our members before the state Legislature, Governor’s Office and state regulatory bodies
The 2018 Georgia General Assembly has run its course. Many factors including an election year with more offices up for grabs than the state has seen in over a decade, a former and well respected Governor lying in state, and fatigue on legislators of three-months of continual and hard work proved to make this final week one for the ages and the Georgia Retailers have been in the thick of it all working to protect our industry.
Legislative Update
Amazon began collecting sales tax on items it sells in Georgia four years ago after a push from state lawmakers. Now, state leaders in Georgia and throughout the country are setting their sights on the mega-retailer again — this time, to collect taxes from the third-party merchants that sell through its site.
The retail apocalypse has been well documented. Major chains have had to close stores, lay people off and even go out of businesses entirely. And small retail businesses may have it even harder.
As many of you are aware, Georgia held special elections Tuesday to fill seven House and two Senate seats left vacant by retirements, but mostly left vacant by those pursuing higher office in 2018.
The retail apocalypse has been well documented. Major chains have had to close stores, lay people off and even go out of businesses entirely. And small retail businesses may have it even harder.
Since 1961, Georgia Retailers has protected Georgia’s retail industry from unreasonable taxes, fees, and regulations. We work to secure passage of retail friendly legislation that have major bottom line impact on retail stores.
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Thomas Beusse
Georgia Retail Association
1750 Powder Springs Rd, Ste 190
PMB 275
Marietta, GA 30064
thomas@georgiaretail.org