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GA SB439

Bill

Status

Passed

5/6/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jason Esteves

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Provides a $100,000.00 homestead exemption from City of Atlanta independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for residents aged 65 or older whose household income does not exceed $100,000.00
  • Caps the total aggregate amount of homestead exemptions granted under the Act at $10 million annually; if claims exceed that cap, individual exemptions are reduced proportionally
  • Excludes retirement, survivor, and disability benefits under Social Security and other public or private pension systems from the income calculation, except amounts exceeding the federal Social Security maximum
  • Replaces rather than supplements any other existing homestead exemption applicable to City of Atlanta independent school district educational ad valorem taxes, and does not affect state, county, or municipal ad valorem taxes
  • Requires approval by a two-thirds majority in both legislative chambers and by a majority of voters in a referendum scheduled for November 2024, with an effective date of January 1, 2025, if approved

Legislative Description

City of Atlanta; independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes; provide

Last Action

Act 624

5/6/2024

Committee Referrals

Intragovernmental Coordination2/15/2024
State and Local Governmental Operations2/1/2024

Full Bill Text

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