Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1338: Savannah, City of; ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes; homestead exemption; provisions
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 1338 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Savannah, City of; ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes; homestead exemption; provisions. Primary sponsor: Ron Stephens (Republican), Bill Hitchens (Republican), Jesse Petrea (Republican), Carl Gilliard (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 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 an Act providing for a homestead exemption from certain City of Savannah ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted assessed value of such homestead for the taxable year immediately preceding the taxable year in which this exemption was first granted to the current owner of such homestead, approved April 13, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4223), as amended, so as to prevent any increases in the adjusted base year assessed value of properties above the value set in tax year 2025; 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 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Stephens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 164 |
| Bill Hitchens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 161 |
| Jesse Petrea | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 166 |
| Carl Gilliard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 162 |
“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