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GA SB544

Bill

Status

Passed

6/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Dan Weber

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the DeKalb County homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes for county purposes for an additional five-year period, covering taxable years 2007 through 2016, exempting the amount by which a homestead's current assessed value exceeds its base year assessed value
  • Amends the original exemption act approved on May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4636), which was set to expire, by adding five more years of applicability
  • Requires approval by referendum during the November 2010 statewide general election, with DeKalb County bearing the expense of the election
  • If approved by more than one-half of voters, Section 1 takes effect on January 1, 2011; if not approved or the election is not conducted, the Act is automatically repealed on January 1 following the election date
  • Sponsored by Senator Weber of the 40th district and passed the Senate

Legislative Description

DeKalb County Ad Valorem Taxes; extend exemption for another five-year period

Last Action

Effective Date

6/2/2010

Committee Referrals

Intragovernmental Coordination - Local4/14/2010
State and Local Governmental Operations4/13/2010

Full Bill Text

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