Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1240: Local government; total ad valorem tax digest limitation upon creating new tax allocation districts shall also apply to the renewal of existing tax allocation districts; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1240 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Local government; total ad valorem tax digest limitation upon creating new tax allocation districts shall also apply to the renewal of existing tax allocation districts; provide. Primary sponsor: Chuck Martin (Republican), Brent Cox (Republican), Trey Kelley (Republican), Scott Hilton (Republican), Chas Cannon (Republican), Jan Jones (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported.
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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 Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to redevelopment powers, so as to provide that the total ad valorem tax digest limitation upon creating new tax allocation districts shall also apply to the renewal of existing tax allocation districts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Martin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 49 |
| Brent Cox | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Trey Kelley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Scott Hilton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Chas Cannon | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 172 |
| Jan Jones | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
“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 Committee Favorably Reported
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper