Georgia lawmakers are preparing to finalize $470 million in emergency aid and tax credits for victims of Hurricane Michael as well as a $40 million tax break for airlines in a final round of votes Saturday.
The state Senate will meet Saturday morning for floor votes on the proposals, which have already passed the House. If the Senate approves the hurricane relief bills and tax exemption on jet fuel without making changes, those bills will be immediately sent to the governor to sign into law.
“For those who are the beneficiaries of this legislation, timing is of the essence. They need help now,” Gov. Nathan Deal told the Senate Appropriations Committee on Friday. “I can assure you that if you complete this task as of tomorrow, I will sign it so that the relief will begin to flow immediately.”
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