Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1065: West Point, City of; ad valorem tax for municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1065 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: West Point, City of; ad valorem tax for municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption. Primary sponsor: Vance Smith (Republican), Carmen Rice (Republican), Debbie Buckner (Democratic), David Huddleston (Republican), David Jenkins (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): House Second Readers.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of West Point ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $100,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older and whose income does not exceed $50,000.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vance Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 138 |
| Carmen Rice | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 139 |
| Debbie Buckner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 137 |
| David Huddleston | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 72 |
| David Jenkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 136 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper