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GA SB513

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/17/2010

Primary Sponsor

Johnny Grant

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Georgia Code Section 48-5-41 to allow charitable institutions exempt from ad valorem (property) taxation to rent or lease their buildings to third parties for a fee without losing their tax-exempt status, provided specific conditions are met
  • Third-party renters of the exempt property must not use it to generate income, except income directed to the charitable institution itself, another purely public charity, or another entity that would qualify for the exemption
  • All rental income must be used exclusively for the owning charitable institution, another purely public charity, another exemption-eligible entity, or to defray the actual costs of using the building to generate such income
  • The exemption applies only to buildings owned by 501(c)(3) charitable institutions used exclusively for charitable purposes, along with not more than 15 acres of land on which the building is located
  • Requires approval through a statewide referendum held during the November 2010 general election; if approved by more than half of voters, the changes take effect January 1, 2011, and if not approved, the Act is automatically repealed

Legislative Description

Ad Valorem Tax; provide conditions; charitable institutions receiving exemption; rent for a fee without invalidating such exemption

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

3/17/2010

Committee Referrals

Finance3/17/2010

Full Bill Text

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