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GA HB1320

Bill

Status

Passed

5/1/2024

Primary Sponsor

David Clark

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the City of Buford homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes from $22,000 to $100,000 of the assessed value of the homestead
  • Requires a two-thirds majority vote in both the Georgia Senate and House of Representatives to pass, per Article VII, Section II of the state constitution
  • Mandates a referendum on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November 2024, where City of Buford voters will approve or reject the increased exemption
  • If approved by voters, the increased exemption takes effect January 1, 2025; if rejected or if the election is not held, the Act is automatically repealed the following July 1
  • Election costs are borne by the City of Buford, and any city elector may seek a writ of mandamus if the municipal election superintendent fails to conduct the referendum

Legislative Description

Buford, City of; ad valorem tax for municipal purposes; increase exemption

Last Action

Effective Date 2024-05-01

5/1/2024

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/4/2024
Intragovernmental Coordination2/21/2024

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