Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1137: MARTA; authority of local governing bodies to collect a 1 percent retail sales and use tax; extend sunset

In committee Last action February 20, 2026: House Committee Favorably Reported

Plain-language summary

HB 1137 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: MARTA; authority of local governing bodies to collect a 1 percent retail sales and use tax; extend sunset. Primary sponsor: Deborah Silcox (Republican), Rick Jasperse (Republican), Stacey Evans (Democratic), Inga Willis (Democratic), Long Tran (Democratic), Billy Mitchell (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Deborah Silcox (Republican); Rick Jasperse (Republican); Stacey Evans (Democratic); Inga Willis (Democratic); and 2 more.