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GA HB1196
Bill
Status
Passed
4/18/2022
Primary Sponsor
Alan Powell
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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more than one-half of votes cast must approve the Act for it to take effect; if not approved, the Act is automatically repealed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
Full Bill Text
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