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GA SB517

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/26/2010

Primary Sponsor

Bill Cowsert

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Revises Georgia's state ad valorem tax levy process so that once the state revenue shortfall reserve exceeds $500 million, the Governor may only levy the state ad valorem tax for the purpose of defending the state during a declared state of emergency
  • Until the $500 million revenue shortfall reserve threshold is met, the existing process continues: the Governor, assisted by the tax commissioner, makes the annual state levy once taxable property values are substantially known
  • Preserves a state millage rate of one-fourth mill per dollar of assessed value solely for purposes of calculating the state's share of intangible tax revenue distributions to local jurisdictions
  • Tax, penalty, interest liabilities, and refund eligibility for prior taxable years remain unaffected and continue to be governed by prior law
  • Takes effect immediately upon the Governor's approval or upon becoming law without such approval

Legislative Description

Ad Valorem Taxes; manner and time of making the state ad valorem tax levy; revise and change provisions

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/31/2010

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/30/2010
Finance3/18/2010

Full Bill Text

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