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GA HB1255
Bill
Status
Passed
6/2/2010
Primary Sponsor
Tommy Benton
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AI Summary
- Amends the City of Gainesville independent school district homestead exemption law to allow disabled persons or those aged 62–70 who already receive the $30,000 homestead exemption to automatically receive the full-value homestead exemption upon turning 70, without filing a new application
- Residents aged 62–69 or who are disabled qualify for a $30,000 exemption from school district ad valorem taxes if household income does not exceed $25,000; residents 70 and older qualify for a full-value exemption with no income limitation
- Unremarried surviving widows or widowers aged 55+ may continue receiving the $30,000 exemption until they reach 70 and qualify for the full-value exemption; unremarried surviving spouses aged 65+ of those receiving the full-value exemption may continue that exemption
- Requires approval by a majority of voters in the City of Gainesville independent school district at the November 2010 general election, with the City of Gainesville bearing the cost of the referendum
- If approved, the exemption changes take effect January 1, 2011, for all taxable years beginning on or after that date; if not approved, the Act is automatically repealed
Legislative Description
Gainesville, City of; ad valorem taxes; educational purposes; provide homestead exemption
Last Action
Effective Date
6/2/2010
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations3/11/2010
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local3/8/2010
Full Bill Text
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