Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 142: Ad valorem tax; extension of preferential assessment periods for certain historic properties; provide
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 142 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Ad valorem tax; extension of preferential assessment periods for certain historic properties; provide. Primary sponsor: Mark Newton (Republican), Robert Dickey (Republican), Bruce Williamson (Republican), Jaclyn Ford (Republican), Debbie Buckner (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2025): 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 Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide for an extension of preferential assessment periods for certain historic properties; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Newton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 127 |
| Robert Dickey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 134 |
| Bruce Williamson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 112 |
| Jaclyn Ford | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 170 |
| Debbie Buckner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 137 |
“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