4/14/08-A bill has died that sought to ask voters to approve a 1 percent statewide sales tax dedicated to transportation projects.
Sponsored by Rep. Vance Smith, R-Pine Mountain, HR1226 was awaiting consideration on the House floor when the regular session ended, effectively killing it for the year.
The resolution would have kept 90 percent of the money collected in a region for local projects. The other 10 percent would have been made available for work elsewhere.
The Georgia Department of Transportation would have had the final say on selecting projects.

3/5/08-The House Transportation Committee approved a measure that would ask voters to approve a 1 percent statewide sales tax dedicated to transportation projects.
Sponsored by Sen. Vance Smith, R-Pine Mountain, the panel’s chairman, HR1226 would keep 90 percent of the money collected in a region for local projects. The other 10 percent would be made available for work elsewhere.
The Georgia Department of Transportation would have the final say on selecting projects.
The resolution would require approval by two-thirds majorities in each chamber before going to voters.
It is awaiting further consideration in the House. For House bill status, call (404) 656-5015.