Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 537: Revenue and taxation; maximum amount of local sales and use taxes that may be imposed; provide
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 537 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Revenue and taxation; maximum amount of local sales and use taxes that may be imposed; provide. Primary sponsor: Shaw Blackmon (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 21, 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 Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to provide for the maximum amount of local sales and use taxes that may be imposed; to revise provisions related to a special district sales and use tax; to provide for conditions under which such tax may be imposed; to provide for clarifications; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw Blackmon | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 146 |
“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