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GA SB485

Bill

Status

Passed

5/8/2018

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Jordan

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the homestead exemption from City of Atlanta Independent School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes from $30,000 to $50,000 of the assessed value of the homestead that exceeds $10,000
  • Requires a referendum on November 6, 2018, where City of Atlanta Independent School District electors vote to approve or reject the increased exemption
  • If approved by more than one-half of voters, the increased exemption takes effect on January 1, 2019, and applies to all taxable years through December 31, 2021
  • Includes an automatic repeal provision: if voters reject the measure or the election is not conducted, the Act is automatically repealed on January 1 following the election date
  • Election expenses are to be borne by the City of Atlanta, with results certified to the Secretary of State

Legislative Description

City of Atlanta; independent school district; homestead exemption; $50,000; applicability; referendum; provide

Last Action

Act 536

5/8/2018

Full Bill Text

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