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Introduced
03/13/2025
03/13/2025
In Committee
03/28/2025
03/28/2025
Crossed Over
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Passed
04/07/2025
04/07/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/14/2025
05/14/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Butts County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $15,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 62 years of age or over without regard to their income, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4289), so as to increase said homestead exemption to $50,000.00; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill increases the homestead tax exemption for senior citizens in the Butts County School District from $15,000 to $50,000, specifically for residents who are 62 years of age or older. The bill requires approval through a referendum election to be held during the general primary in 2026, where voters will decide whether to approve the increased tax exemption. If more than half of the votes cast are in favor, the new $50,000 exemption will take effect on January 1, 2027. The bill mandates that the election superintendent must conduct the election and certify the results, with provisions allowing voters to seek a court-ordered mandate if the election is not properly conducted. The bill also requires a two-thirds majority vote in both the Georgia Senate and House of Representatives to become law, and includes standard provisions for repealing conflicting laws and becoming effective upon gubernatorial approval.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Effective Date 2025-05-14 (on 05/14/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71384 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/238038 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/236128 |
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