Bill > HB583

This bill amends Georgia law concerning special district mass transportation sales and use taxes, often referred to as Transit SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax). Specifically, it prohibits the use of these tax funds for providing free or reduced fares for public transit services, clarifying that such taxes can only be used for infrastructure and services directly related to transportation facilities. Additionally, the bill imposes an eight-year waiting period before a failed Transit SPLOST election in nonattainment areas can be resubmitted to voters, providing a significant delay after an initial rejection.