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GA HR1178

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gary Richardson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to remove the current $18,000 cap on the Homeowner's Incentive Adjustment, which provides property tax relief equivalent to a homestead exemption

  • Authorizes the General Assembly to pass laws allowing local governments and school systems to establish their own local grant programs for homeowner's incentive adjustments

  • Permits local governments and school districts to appropriate local tax funds to support these local homeowner property tax relief programs

  • Requires voter ratification through a ballot question asking whether to amend the Homeowner's Incentive Adjustment clause to authorize local grants and remove the benefits cap

  • Amends Article VII, Section IIA of the Georgia Constitution

Legislative Description

General Assembly; provide by general law for local grant and adjustment programs; authorize

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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