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GA HR1303

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/27/2020

Primary Sponsor

John Carson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the House Study Committee on the Collection of Public Utility Ad Valorem Taxes, composed of 10 House members appointed by the Speaker of the House
  • Addresses the current requirement that public utilities in Georgia file for ad valorem taxes in every county and municipality where they own real property, a system deemed inefficient and unwieldy
  • Directs the committee to study alternatives for collecting public utility ad valorem taxes, including the potential transfer of collection responsibilities to the Department of Revenue
  • Limits member allowances to no more than 5 days unless additional days are authorized, with funding drawn from House of Representatives appropriations
  • Requires the committee to file any findings, recommendations, or proposed legislation with the Clerk of the House prior to the committee's abolishment date of December 1, 2020

Legislative Description

House Study Committee on the Collection of Public Utility Ad Valorem Taxes; create

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/2/2020

Full Bill Text

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