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GA HB1199

Bill

Status

Passed

6/30/2020

Primary Sponsor

Alan Powell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the homestead exemption from Franklin County ad valorem taxes for county purposes from $10,000.00 to $20,000.00 of assessed value for residents aged 65 or older
  • Increases the homestead exemption from Franklin County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes from $10,000.00 to $20,000.00 of assessed value for residents aged 65 or older
  • Requires approval by a two-thirds majority vote in both the Georgia Senate and House of Representatives, as mandated by the state constitution
  • Requires a local referendum held during the November 2020 general election, with the exemption increases taking effect January 1, 2021, only if approved by more than half of voters
  • Election expenses to be borne by Franklin County; if the referendum fails or is not conducted, the Act automatically repeals on January 1 following the election date

Legislative Description

Franklin County; ad valorem tax; increase amount of homestead exemption

Last Action

Effective Date

6/30/2020

Full Bill Text

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