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GA HB1159
GA HB1159Income tax; all income received by individuals, corporations, and partnerships under the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program; exempt from taxation
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to exempt from taxation all income received by individuals, corporations, and partnerships under the Farmer Bridge Assistance and Specialty Crop Farmers programs of the United States Department of Agriculture; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill exempts income received by individuals, corporations, and partnerships from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Farmer Bridge Assistance Program and the Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Program from state income taxes, starting with taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025. This exemption applies to income that is otherwise included in federal adjusted gross income or federal taxable income, with specific reporting deadlines for the USDA programs to qualify for the tax break. The bill aims to provide financial relief to farmers participating in these federal assistance initiatives, recognizing the importance of these programs to agricultural producers.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (6)
Shaw Blackmon (R)*,
Robert Dickey (R)*,
Matthew Gambill (R)*,
Devan Seabaugh (R)*,
Will Wade (R)*,
Bruce Williamson (R)*,
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute (on 02/18/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72731 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/242978 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/241192 |
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