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2009
11.16.09
Call to Action - Stop LASP!
09.14.09
Proposed Amended GAA By Laws 2009
05.08.09
Aviation News Update
03.12.09
Hartsfield-Jackson Remains a 'Gun-Free Zone'
02.03.09
Loudermilk Appointed Chair of Aviation Subcommittee
01.27.09
Official Comments to TSA's LASP NPRM
01.16.09
Aviation Gets $3 Billion in Stimulus Package Outline
01.16.09
TSA Lists Airports Impacted by LASP Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
2008
12.20.08
Winter 2008 Georgia Airport Advocate Newsletter now online
12.20.08
TSA Announces Public Meeting Schedule for Large Aircraft Security Program
10.23.08
Airport Sets Rules to Protect Airspace in Pratt, KS
06.26.08
Senate Passes Three Month Extension - Clears Way for President to Sign Bill Into Law
2007
05.17.07
Invitation to Former GATA Members
2006
08.16.06
POFZ Clarification
06.13.06
Safe, Efficient Use
and Preservation of
the Navigable
Airspace
04.20.06
TSA Security Advisory
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HR228 - Update
It has been an interesting session at the State Capitol this time around. Having spent the past few days roaming the halls with Vernon Lee, I have gained even more respect for what the lobbyists are able to do for the Association. Those of you who have experienced the process will attest to the ever-changing mood of the legislature and the political haggling that goes on. I would urge others to take the opportunity to visit Atlanta and witness for yourselves the dynamics of our political process in action.
As you recall, HR228 proposes to amend the Georgia Constitution so that taxes collected on sales and use of jet fuel and aviation gasoline will be appropriated to activities incident to providing and maintaining an adequate system of public-use airports. I am happy to announce that our legislation made it out of committees, rules, and was to be voted upon in the House. Several legislators saw an opportunity to ammend the language to gain funds for their mass transit programs. Representative Carl Rogers has been able to pull the bill off of the docker to evade the additional amendments and hopefully the House will consider later. Duplicate legislation has been introduced in the Senate.
At this time it is still in sub-committee for discussion and Vernon Lee will advise when the Association needs to be involved. I urge all of you to communicate with your representatives regarding our legislation. One thing I have learned is to never assume that others understand the impact of a bill on an industry like ours. It is up to us to educate and inform all those who will listen. I want to publicly thank Vernon Lee again for the tremendous job he does in representing GAA. I also want to acknowledge the wonderful support we get from all of our Representatives.
NBAA Welcomes Senate Attempt to Suspend Onerous "Fuel Fraud" Rules for Business Aviation
NBAA commends Sen. Conrad Burns (R-MT) for introducing a legislative proposal seeking suspension of so-called "fuel fraud"
tax rules that are confusing and time consuming for companies involved in the sale of aircraft fuel, and have the potential to adversely impact aviation infrastructure projects.
"The business aviation community is grateful to Senator Burns for taking action on this issue of great importance to our industry,"
NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen said. "Now, it is time for those
of us in business aviation to do our part to support the Senator's proposal."
Bolen urged everyone in business aviation to send a newly developed message of support for the legislation, available at NBAA's Contact Congress.
The GAA urges all their members to click on the link above and complete the information required for the email to go to congress. It takes just a few short minutes and everyone's support is needed.
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