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Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 526: Ad valorem tax; extension of preferential assessment period for certain historic properties; provide

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 526 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Ad valorem tax; extension of preferential assessment period for certain historic properties; provide. Primary sponsor: Mark Newton (Republican), Ron Stephens (Republican), Debbie Buckner (Democratic), Dale Washburn (Republican), Jesse Petrea (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 4, 2025): House Withdrawn, Recommitted.

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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

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Mark NewtonPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse127
Ron StephensPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse164
Debbie BucknerPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse137
Dale WashburnPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse144
Jesse PetreaPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse166

“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. House Withdrawn, Recommitted
  2. House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
  3. House Second Readers
  4. House First Readers
  5. House Hopper

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source