The Senate Study Committee on Eliminating Georgia’s Income Tax will hold its first hearing on August 19, 2025, at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta. The meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. in Room 450 and is open to the public.
The committee was established by Lt. Governor Burt Jones according to Senate Rules. Its purpose is to consider ways to eliminate the state income tax while maintaining fiscal stability. The committee plans to work with various stakeholders, including experts, parents, citizens, businesses, and policymakers.
Senator Blake Tillery (R–Vidalia) chairs the committee. Other members 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 at the upcoming meeting will be Grover Norquist, President of Americans for Tax Reform, and Patrick Gleason, Vice President of State Affairs for Americans for Tax Reform.
Media representatives are asked to confirm their attendance in advance by contacting Zach Pishock at SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.
Senator Blake Tillery also serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and represents Georgia’s 19th Senate District.
