Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 597: Fire and Emergency Services Support Act; enact
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 597 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Fire and Emergency Services Support Act; enact. Primary sponsor: Sandy Donatucci (Republican), Derrick McCollum (Republican), Kim Schofield (Democratic), Devan Seabaugh (Republican), Sandra Scott (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 27, 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 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to enact the "Fire and Emergency Services Support Act"; to provide for tax credits for certain contributions made by taxpayers to certain local fire rescue foundations; to provide for an aggregate annual limit; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for applications and certifications; to provide for the revocation of qualified status; to provide for certain penalties; to provide for confidentiality; to require annual reporting; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide definitions; to provide for construction; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Donatucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 105 |
| Derrick McCollum | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Kim Schofield | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Devan Seabaugh | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Sandra Scott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
“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