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For Immediate Release 		 
April 29, 2004
Governor Signs Hembree’s Organ Donor Legislation into State Law
New Law Helps Organ Donors
Atlanta –State Representative Bill Hembree (R-Douglasville) was on hand at the State Capitol today as Governor Sonny Perdue signed HB 1410, which passed the General Assembly earlier this year, into state law.

The legislation, authored by Rep. Hembree, would extend a state income tax exemption to help organ donors recoup some of their expenses relating to the operation. The new law will allow persons donating items such as bone marrow, a kidney, and other body parts to claim a state income tax exemption of up to $10,000 for costs due to travel, lodging, and lost wages.

“I would like to thank all my colleagues and especially the Governor for helping to make this legislation possible,” Rep. Hembree said. “The people who choose to donate a part of themselves to help others make a truly noble, and loving sacrifice. I believe that we, as a state, should encourage such action, and help those who choose to donate their organs to help another. HB 1410 is a good step in that direction.”

Rep. Hembree serves on the House Health and Ecology Committee. He also serves on the House Appropriations, and Higher Education Committees.

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For further information please contact Rep. Hembree at 404-656-0305.