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GA SB543

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Johnny Grant

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces the qualifying age for the Baldwin County homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes for county purposes from 65 to 60 years of age
  • Amends an existing homestead exemption act originally approved on April 15, 2005
  • Requires approval by Baldwin County voters through a referendum held during the November 2010 statewide general election
  • If more than half of votes cast approve the measure, the age reduction takes effect January 1, 2011; if not approved, the Act is automatically repealed on January 1 following the election
  • Election costs are borne by Baldwin County, and the election superintendent must certify the results to the Secretary of State

Legislative Description

Baldwin County; ad valorem taxes for county purposes; reduce the age for qualifying for such homestead exemption from 65 to 60 years

Last Action

Effective Date

6/2/2010

Committee Referrals

Intragovernmental Coordination - Local4/14/2010
State and Local Governmental Operations4/12/2010

Full Bill Text

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