Bill
Bill > HB1280
summary
Introduced
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Part 1 of Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to equalization of assessments, so as to provide for the General Assembly to allow by local Act for the election of a county's chief appraiser; to provide for the election, commission, removal, term, qualifications, vacancies, oath, duties, and compensation of such chief appraisers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill allows the General Assembly to pass local Acts that permit counties to elect their chief appraiser, who is responsible for overseeing the county's property appraisal staff and ensuring properties are appraised at least every three years. Previously, the chief appraiser was appointed by the board of tax assessors. If elected, the chief appraiser will serve a four-year term, be commissioned and removed similarly to clerks of the superior court, and must meet specific qualifications, including being a U.S. citizen, a resident of the county for at least one year, a registered voter, at least 25 years old, and not have felony convictions. The bill also outlines procedures for filling vacancies in the elected chief appraiser position and states that elected chief appraisers will have the same powers and duties as appointed ones, with their compensation determined by the local Act.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
House Governmental Affairs (upon Adjournment) (15:00:00 3/3/2026 606 CLOB) (on 03/03/2026)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73122 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/242338 |
Loading...