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GA HB1551

Bill

Status

Passed

4/25/2022

Primary Sponsor

Beth Camp

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Residents of Pike County School District age 62 through 64 with household income not exceeding $12,000 per year receive a homestead exemption of up to $20,000 from school district ad valorem taxes, including taxes to retire school bond indebtedness
  • Residents age 65 through 69 with household income not exceeding $27,000 per year receive a homestead exemption of up to $30,000 from school district ad valorem taxes
  • Residents age 70 or older with household income not exceeding $27,000 per year receive a homestead exemption of up to $50,000 from school district ad valorem taxes
  • A new exemption of up to $20,000 is created for residents age 70 or older regardless of income, exempt from all school district ad valorem taxes including school bond indebtedness
  • The Act requires a two-thirds majority vote in both legislative chambers and approval by Pike County voters in a referendum at the November 2022 general election, with a contingent effective date of January 1, 2023, and automatic repeal if not approved

Legislative Description

Pike County School District; increase exemptions for residents age 62 or older and provide new exemption for residents age 70 or older

Last Action

Effective Date 2022-04-25

4/25/2022

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/25/2022
Intragovernmental Coordination3/11/2022

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