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GA HB1496

Bill

Status

Passed

6/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

David Knight

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the qualifying income threshold for the Spalding County homestead exemption from less than $12,500.00 per year to less than $20,000.00 per year
  • Applies to Spalding County residents who are totally disabled or 62 years of age or older, granting a complete exemption from county ad valorem taxes
  • Requires approval by Spalding County voters in a referendum held in conjunction with the November 2010 general election
  • If approved by more than one-half of voters, the increased income threshold takes effect on January 1, 2011; if not approved, the Act is automatically repealed
  • Sponsored by Representatives Knight of the 126th and Yates of the 73rd; passed both the House and Senate

Legislative Description

Spalding County; homestead exemption; qualifying income level; increase

Last Action

Effective Date

6/2/2010

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations4/20/2010
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local4/12/2010

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