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GA SB490

Bill

Status

Passed

6/29/2020

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Thompson

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the homestead exemption from City of Cartersville independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes from $28,000.00 to $60,000.00 of assessed value for residents who are 65 years of age or older or totally disabled as of January 1 of the taxable year
  • Includes a sunset provision automatically repealing the increased exemption on December 31, 2027
  • Requires approval by a two-thirds majority vote in both the Georgia Senate and House of Representatives to comply with state constitutional requirements
  • Mandates a referendum on the November 2020 general election ballot, allowing electors of the Cartersville independent school district to approve or reject the exemption increase, with the City of Cartersville bearing the election expense
  • If approved by voters, the increased exemption takes effect January 1, 2021, and applies to all taxable years beginning on or after that date

Legislative Description

City of Cartersville; ad valorem taxes for educational purposes; increase the amount

Last Action

Effective Date

6/29/2020

Full Bill Text

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