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GA SB536

Bill

Status

Passed

6/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Donzella James

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the homestead exemption from City of Chattahoochee Hills ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes from $10,000 to $20,000 of assessed value for residents aged 65 or older
  • Eligibility requires that the combined income of the resident and spouse does not exceed the maximum amount receivable under the federal Social Security Act for the preceding year
  • Requires approval by a majority of voters in a referendum held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November 2011, with election costs borne by the city
  • If approved by voters, the increased exemption takes effect January 1, 2012, and applies to all taxable years beginning on or after that date
  • If the referendum fails or is not conducted, the Act is automatically repealed on January 1 immediately following the election date

Legislative Description

Chattahoochee Hills, City of; increase the homestead exemption ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes; residents 65 years of age or older

Last Action

Effective Date

6/2/2010

Committee Referrals

Intragovernmental Coordination - Local4/20/2010
State and Local Governmental Operations3/26/2010

Full Bill Text

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