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GA SB630

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/23/2022

Primary Sponsor

John Albers

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals the existing homestead exemption under Section 6.34 of the City of Milton charter for residents age 65 or older who meet certain income requirements
  • Requires a two-thirds majority vote in both the Georgia Senate and House of Representatives to become law, per state constitutional requirements for homestead exemption changes
  • Mandates a referendum on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November 2022, allowing City of Milton voters to approve or reject the repeal
  • Contingent on a separate act being enacted and approved by referendum in the same period that increases the general homestead exemption for residents age 65 or older from $15,000 to $25,000 on City of Milton ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes
  • If the referendum fails or the companion act increasing the general homestead exemption is not approved, the Act automatically repeals on January 1 following the election date

Legislative Description

City of Milton; a homestead exemption for citizens of the City of Milton age 65 years or older meeting certain income requirements; repeal

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/28/2022

Committee Referrals

Intragovernmental Coordination3/25/2022
State and Local Governmental Operations3/18/2022

Full Bill Text

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