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Finance
Committee Members
Albers, JohnVice Chairman
Anderson, LeeEx-Officio
Cowsert, BillEx-Officio
Dolezal, GregEx-Officio
Kennedy, John F.Ex-Officio - (Until 12/09/2025)
Tillery, BlakeEx-Officio
Beach, BrandonMember - (Until 05/05/2025)
Esteves, JasonMember - (Until 09/10/2025)
History and Duties
 The Committee on Finance has general jurisdiction over the state's taxing authority and revenue collections. It also deals with the financial services industry, including the securities and housing industries.
Capitol Office
121-C State Capitol
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: (404) 656-0034
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NamePositionEmail Address
Diego SantanaLegislative Assistantdiego.santana@senate.ga.gov
Josh RigsbyOPLA Analystjosh.rigsby@senate.ga.gov

Fast Facts

  • To date, the Department of Revenue has blocked over $212 million in fraudulently filed returns, protecting the taxpayers of Georgia from these potential revenue losses
  • The Department of Revenue processed over 4.3 million individual income tax returns in 2017

Key Topics

  • Revenue and Taxation
  • State Income Tax
  • Charity Care Organizations
  • Commerce and Trade
  • Ad Valorem Tax
  • Sales and Use Tax
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