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GA HB1377

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Carson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Special district mass transportation sales and use tax (Transit SPLOST) funds are prohibited from being used to provide free or reduced fares for public transit services

  • Transit SPLOST revenue may still be used for roads, bridges, public transit infrastructure, rails, airports, buses, seaports, and related capital projects

  • Counties in nonattainment areas must wait 8 years after a failed Transit SPLOST referendum before resubmitting the question to voters, replacing the previous allowance to resubmit "from time to time"

  • Amends Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to sales and use taxes

Legislative Description

Transit SPLOST; time limits upon recalling of an election; provisions

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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