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GA SB436
GA SB436Counties, Municipal Corporations; local governments and political subdivisions from entering into nondisclosure agreements regarding electricity usage or water usage of any entity; prohibit
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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to prohibit local governments and political subdivisions from entering into nondisclosure agreements regarding electricity usage or water usage of any entity; to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to suspend the issuance of new certificates of exemption for certain high-technology data center equipment during a certain period; to provide for an exception; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits local governments and political subdivisions, such as counties and municipalities, from entering into agreements that would prevent them from disclosing information about an entity's electricity or water usage, whether that usage involves consuming or simply utilizing the resource. Additionally, the bill suspends the issuance of new exemption certificates for certain high-technology data center equipment from sales and use tax between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027, with an exception for customers with existing contracts entered into before July 1, 2026, who had already applied for an exemption.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (8)
Jaha Howard (D)*,
Nabilah Islam Parkes (D)*,
Donzella James (D)*,
Harold Jones (D)*,
RaShaun Kemp (D)*,
Nikki Merritt (D)*,
Doc Rhett (D)*,
Kenya Wicks (D)*,
Last Action
Senate Finance Committee (15:00:00 2/11/2026 MEZZ 1) (on 02/11/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72578 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/240777 |
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