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GA HB819

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

Charles Martin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires tax collectors/commissioners to exercise "due diligence" in locating delinquent taxpayers before transferring a tax execution, including checking telephone directories, internet search engines, tax commissioner records, and superior court real estate records when mailed notices are returned undeliverable
  • Mandates that written notice to delinquent taxpayers specify they have 30 days to pay all taxes, interest, and charges before a tax execution is issued against their property
  • Defines "new owner" as the most recent purchaser who acquired property before (rather than on or after) the tax due date, and requires new owners receive notice and a 30-day window before an execution can be issued in their name
  • Repeals Code Section 48-5-163, eliminating the fee previously collected for issuing tax executions
  • Effective date of July 1, 2014

Legislative Description

Revenue and taxation; tax executions; modify certain provisions

Last Action

Senate Tabled

3/18/2014

Full Bill Text

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