Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1280: Revenue and taxation; election of a county's chief appraiser; provisions
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1280 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Revenue and taxation; election of a county's chief appraiser; provisions. Primary sponsor: Kasey Carpenter (Republican), Jason Ridley (Republican), Steve Tarvin (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 17, 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 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to equalization of assessments, so as to provide for the General Assembly to allow by local Act for the election of a county's chief appraiser; to provide for the election, commission, removal, term, qualifications, vacancies, oath, duties, and compensation of such chief appraisers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kasey Carpenter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Jason Ridley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Steve Tarvin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
“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