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GA HB1326
Bill
Status
Passed
5/28/2010
Primary Sponsor
Hinton Amerson
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AI Summary
- Increases the homestead exemption from Dawson County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes from $60,000 to $65,000 of assessed value for residents who are disabled or age 65 and older
- Changes the $50,000 income eligibility threshold from gross income to Georgia taxable net income, excluding retirement, survivor, or disability benefits under Social Security and other public or private pension systems up to the federal Social Security maximum
- Requires approval by referendum at the November 2010 general election, with the exemption taking effect January 1, 2011, if approved by more than half of voters
- Automatically repeals the Act if the referendum fails or is not conducted, with election expenses borne by Dawson County
- Sponsored by Representatives Amerson of the 9th and Ralston of the 7th, amending an existing homestead exemption Act approved May 13, 2008
Legislative Description
Dawson County; ad valorem tax; educational purposes; provide homestead exemption
Last Action
Effective Date
5/28/2010
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations3/17/2010
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local3/10/2010
Full Bill Text
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