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GA SB522

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2012

Primary Sponsor

Steve Gooch

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Grants a $100,000 homestead exemption from White County ad valorem taxes for county purposes to residents who are 70 years of age or older and whose household income does not exceed $25,000 (excluding Social Security and other retirement/disability benefits)
  • Requires eligible residents to file an application with the White County tax commissioner, after which the exemption automatically renews each year as long as the homestead remains occupied
  • Does not apply to state, school district, municipal, or independent school district ad valorem taxes
  • Replaces rather than supplements any other existing local homestead exemption from White County ad valorem taxes for county purposes
  • Subject to approval by White County voters in a referendum held during the November 2012 general election, with an effective date of January 1, 2013, if approved by a majority vote

Legislative Description

White County; provide homestead exemption; ad valorem taxes for county purposes

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

3/12/2012

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/12/2012

Full Bill Text

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