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GA HB1025
GA HB1025Cherokee County; homestead exemption; provide full value exemption for senior and disabled residents
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Introduced
01/24/2024
01/24/2024
In Committee
02/21/2024
02/21/2024
Crossed Over
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
Passed
Dead
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Cherokee County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who have annual incomes not exceeding $16,000.00 and who are 62 years of age or over, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3677), as amended, so as to provide for a full value exemption for senior and disabled residents; to provide for a residency requirement and grandfathering of certain residents; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend an existing law to provide a full value homestead exemption from Cherokee County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for senior and disabled residents of the district. The bill includes a residency requirement of at least 5 years and grandfathers in residents who qualified for the exemption in 2025 under the previous law. The bill also requires a referendum for voter approval, sets out the specifics for conducting the election, and addresses compliance with the state constitution and repeals of conflicting laws.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Mandi Ballinger (R)*,
John Carson (R)*,
Rick Jasperse (R)*,
Jan Jones (R)*,
Jordan Ridley (R)*,
Brad Thomas (R)*,
Last Action
Senate Recommitted (on 02/21/2024)
Taxonomy
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Macroeconomics
- ‐ Taxation, Tax Policy, and Tax Reform
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66278 | 01/25/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/223279 | 02/13/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/223278 | 02/09/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/221770 | 01/25/2024 |
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