Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1145: Ad valorem tax; state-wide homestead exemption for certain public service employees; provisions
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1145 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Ad valorem tax; state-wide homestead exemption for certain public service employees; provisions. Primary sponsor: Miriam Paris (Democratic), Mary Margaret Oliver (Democratic), Scott Holcomb (Democratic), Spencer Frye (Democratic), Rob Leverett (Republican), Tangie Herring (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 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 amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax exemptions, so as to provide for a state-wide homestead exemption for certain public service employees from ad valorem taxes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year value of such homestead; 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 related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miriam Paris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 142 |
| Mary Margaret Oliver | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| Scott Holcomb | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 101 |
| Spencer Frye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 122 |
| Rob Leverett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 123 |
| Tangie Herring | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 145 |
“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