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GA HB1138

Bill

Status

Passed

4/18/2022

Primary Sponsor

Yasmin Neal

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the City of Morrow homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes for city purposes from $60,000 to $80,000 of the assessed value of the homestead
  • Requires a two-thirds majority vote in both the Georgia Senate and House of Representatives to become law, per Article VII, Section II of the state constitution
  • Requires a referendum of City of Morrow voters no later than the November 2022 general election; the exemption increase takes effect January 1, 2023, only if approved by more than half of voters
  • The Act is automatically repealed on January 1 following the election date if the referendum fails or is not conducted
  • Election expenses are borne by the City of Morrow, and the election superintendent must certify results to the Secretary of State

Legislative Description

Morrow, City of; increase homestead exemption

Last Action

Effective Date 2022-04-18

4/18/2022

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/25/2022
Intragovernmental Coordination2/2/2022

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