State Representative Will Wade
(ATLANTA) – State Representative Will Wade of Dawsonville was recently named by Speaker Jon Burns to serve as the chair of the House Study Committee on Credit Card Fees on State Sales and Excise Tax and Their Impact on Georgia Merchants and Consumers.
The House Study Committee on Credit Card Fees on State Sales and Excise Tax and Their Impact on Georgia Merchants and Consumers was established during the 2024 legislative session. The study committee will evaluate the effects of electronic transaction costs on Georgia merchants and consumers.
Rep. Wade said, “We have heard from Georgians about the need to study the impact of these electronic transaction costs in order to protect both the consumer and business-owner. I am thankful to Speaker Burns for naming me as chairman of this committee so that we may continue the work to keep Georgia as the number one state to do business.”
The committee will specifically examine whether merchant discount fees should apply to the state tax portion of transactions and assess the impact of these fees on businesses that collect taxes for Georgia. The committee may also propose recommendations for legislation prior to the 2025 legislative session.
Speaker Burns also appointed the following study committee members: State Representatives Noel Williams (R-Cordele), Todd Jones (R-South Forsyth) and Terry Cummings (D-Mableton); Mr. Kevin Carroll, Mr. Wayne Akins, Dr. Joe Ruhland, Ms. Gina McCollum, Mr. Chandra (CB) Yadav and Ms. Laura Lanier will serve as the non-legislative members.
