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GA HB1196

Bill

Status

Passed

4/18/2022

Primary Sponsor

Alan Powell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the homestead exemption from Hart County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes from $10,000.00 to $15,000.00 of the assessed value for residents aged 65 or older
  • Applies to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2023, contingent on voter approval
  • Requires a two-thirds majority vote in both the Georgia Senate and House of Representatives to become law, per state constitutional requirements
  • Mandates a referendum on the date of the November 2022 general election, where more than one-half of votes cast must approve the Act for it to take effect; if not approved, the Act is automatically repealed
  • Election expenses are to be borne by Hart County, with results certified to the Secretary of State

Legislative Description

Hart County; school district ad valorem tax; increase homestead exemption

Last Action

Effective Date 2022-04-18

4/18/2022

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/25/2022
Intragovernmental Coordination2/7/2022

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