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Introduced
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Article 5B of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special districts for transit purposes sales and use tax (Transit SPLOST), so as to provide for time limits upon the recalling of an election for approval of such special sales and use tax upon failure to approve; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill modifies existing Georgia law concerning Transit SPLOST, which stands for Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax for transit purposes, by establishing a waiting period before a county can hold another election to approve this tax if it was previously rejected by voters. Previously, a county could resubmit the question "from time to time" if the voters did not approve it, but this bill amends the law to require that eight years must pass from the date of the failed election before the question can be resubmitted. This change applies to both special districts for transit purposes outside of nonattainment areas and those within nonattainment areas, aiming to provide a significant cooling-off period after a tax measure fails.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (6)
John Carson (R)*,
Sandy Donatucci (R)*,
Chuck Efstration (R)*,
Ginny Ehrhart (R)*,
Soo Hong (R)*,
Don Parsons (R)*,
Last Action
House Transportation (10:00:00 3/2/2026 606 CLOB) (on 03/02/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73366 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/243126 |
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