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GA HB975

Bill

Official Source

Status

Vetoed

5/7/2012

Primary Sponsor

Terry Rogers

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Grants a $130,000 homestead exemption from Habersham County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes to residents aged 65 or older.
  • Grants a full (100%) homestead exemption from Habersham County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes to residents who are totally and permanently disabled.
  • Defines "income" to exclude retirement, survivor, and disability benefits under Social Security and other public or private pension systems, up to the maximum amount payable under the federal Social Security Act.
  • Replaces a 1978 local constitutional amendment (House Resolution No. 662-1850) and repeals a 2006 Act providing a prior homestead exemption from Habersham County school district taxes for educational purposes.
  • Requires approval by majority vote in a referendum held during the November 2012 general election, with an effective date of January 1, 2013, if approved; the Act automatically repeals if not approved.

Legislative Description

Habersham County; school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption

Last Action

Veto V8

5/7/2012

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations2/21/2012
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local2/15/2012

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