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GA SB547

Bill

Status

Vetoed

6/8/2010

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Chapman

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Grants a $40,000 homestead exemption from City of St. Marys ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes to residents aged 65 or older whose combined household income does not exceed $40,000
  • Replaces a prior homestead exemption (approved September 18, 1991) that provided only a $25,000 exemption with a $25,000 income cap, repealing that exemption effective December 31, 2010
  • Residents already receiving the previous $25,000 exemption are automatically eligible for the new exemption without filing a new application
  • Income excludes retirement, survivor, or disability benefits under Social Security or other public/private pension systems up to the federal Social Security maximum payment amount
  • Requires approval by referendum during the 2010 statewide general primary election; if approved by majority vote, the exemption takes effect January 1, 2011, with election costs borne by the City of St. Marys

Legislative Description

St. Marys, City of; ad valorem taxes; provide for homestead exemption; municipal purposes

Last Action

Veto V25

6/8/2010

Committee Referrals

Intragovernmental Coordination - Local4/21/2010
State and Local Governmental Operations4/13/2010

Full Bill Text

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