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GA HB859
Bill
Status
Passed
5/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Gambill
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AI Summary
- Amends the existing $28,000 homestead exemption from City of Cartersville independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes to create a tiered system based on age
- Residents ages 65-69 or totally disabled receive a $60,000 exemption; ages 70-74 receive $80,000; ages 75-79 receive $100,000; ages 80 and older receive $200,000
- Exemptions apply only to tax years 2028 through 2032, with automatic repeal on December 31, 2032
- Requires approval by local referendum on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November 2026; if approved by majority vote, exemptions take effect January 1, 2028
- Requires two-thirds majority vote in both the Georgia Senate and House of Representatives to comply with constitutional requirements for homestead exemptions
Legislative Description
Cartersville, City of; independent school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Last Action
Effective Date 2025-05-14
5/14/2025
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations3/31/2025
Intragovernmental Coordination3/25/2025
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