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GA HR992
Resolution
Status
Introduced
1/31/2018
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Tanner
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AI Summary
- Proposes an amendment to the Georgia Constitution to expand the allowable uses of the existing 1% local education sales and use tax (ESPLOST) beyond capital outlay projects and debt retirement to also include maintenance and educational programs of a school system, as defined by general law
- Caps spending on maintenance and educational programs at no more than 35% of the maximum net proceeds raised by the tax
- Requires the ballot resolution to specifically describe the maintenance and educational programs to be funded, along with maximum costs, in addition to existing requirements for capital outlay projects and debt retirement
- Retains the existing tax structure: 1% rate, maximum 5-year duration, approval by majority of qualified voters in a local referendum, and distribution among county and independent school districts based on student enrollment (FTE count)
- Submits the proposed constitutional amendment to Georgia voters for ratification, with the ballot question asking whether the local education sales tax should be allowed for "construction, building maintenance, and instructional enhancements of a school system"
Legislative Description
Local sales and use tax; use for educational purposes of a school system; authorize - CA
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
2/22/2018
Full Bill Text
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