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GA HR1660
Resolution
Status
Introduced
6/24/2020
Primary Sponsor
Viola Davis
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AI Summary
- Proposes an amendment to the Georgia Constitution authorizing DeKalb County authorities, upon request of the DeKalb County Board of Education, to levy an additional ad valorem property tax not exceeding three mills for educational purposes on all taxable property countywide
- Directs all tax proceeds exclusively to the DeKalb County School District, explicitly excluding any independent school districts located within the county from receiving funds
- Repeals two prior Georgia laws (Ga. L. 1943, p. 20 and Ga. L. 1977, p. 1606) and their amendments related to the existing tax framework
- Prohibits the DeKalb County School District and any independent school districts in the county from being penalized, required to increase contributions toward state equalization grants, or treated differently under law as a result of this amendment
- Requires submission of the proposed constitutional amendment to voters for ratification or rejection on the ballot
Legislative Description
DeKalb County Tax Liberation Amendment; authorize - CA
Last Action
House Second Readers
6/26/2020
Full Bill Text
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