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GA HB1137
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Deborah Silcox
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AI Summary
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Extends the sunset date for MARTA's 1% retail sales and use tax from June 30, 2057 to June 30, 2067, providing an additional 10 years of full-rate tax collection authority
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After the sunset date, the tax rate automatically reduces from 1% to 0.5%
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Amends the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965
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Becomes effective immediately upon the Governor's approval or upon becoming law without approval
Legislative Description
MARTA; authority of local governing bodies to collect a 1 percent retail sales and use tax; extend sunset
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported
2/20/2026
Committee Referrals
Transportation2/3/2026
Full Bill Text
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