HB 1543: Chattooga County; school district ad valorem tax; homestead exemption; increase income cap

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 a $40,000.00 homestead exemption from certain ad valorem taxes levied by, for, or on behalf of the Chattooga County School District for residents of that district who are 70 years of age or older and whose gross income does not exceed $20,000.00, approved April 23, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4660), so as to increase the income cap on such exemption; to increase the value of the exemption in steps over a two-year period; to revise a definition; 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): Republican 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. May 11, 2026Effective Date
2. May 11, 2026Act 585
3. May 11, 2026House Date Signed by Governor
4. April 10, 2026House Sent to Governor
5. March 31, 2026Senate Passed/Adopted
6. March 31, 2026Senate Third Read
7. March 27, 2026Senate Read Second Time
8. March 27, 2026Senate Committee Favorably Reported
9. March 25, 2026Senate Read and Referred
10. March 23, 2026House Passed/Adopted
11. March 23, 2026House Third Readers
12. March 23, 2026House Committee Favorably Reported

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