Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 52: "Timberlands Recovery, Exemption, and Earnings Stability (TREES) Act"; enact

Passed both chambers Last action April 2, 2026: House Passed/Adopted By Substitute

Plain-language summary

SB 52 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: "Timberlands Recovery, Exemption, and Earnings Stability (TREES) Act"; enact. Primary sponsor: Russ Goodman (Republican), John F. Kennedy, Blake Tillery (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Harold Jones (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, Kim Jackson (Democratic), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Bill Cowsert (Republican), Sam Watson (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Jason Esteves, Doc Rhett (Democratic), Rick Williams (Republican), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Ed Setzler (Republican), Sally Harrell (Democratic), David Lucas (Democratic), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Ben Watson (Republican), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Clint Dixon (Republican), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes, Sonya Halpern (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): House Passed/Adopted By Substitute.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Russ Goodman (Republican); John F. Kennedy; Blake Tillery (Republican); Steve Gooch (Republican); and 32 more.