Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 731: Alternative Homestead Option Sales and Use Tax Act of 2025; enact
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 731 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on March 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Alternative Homestead Option Sales and Use Tax Act of 2025; enact. Primary sponsor: Mandi Ballinger, Jordan Ridley (Republican), Charlice Byrd (Republican), Brad Thomas (Republican), Mitchell Scoggins (Republican), Jan Jones (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 10, 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 2A of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to homestead option sales and use tax, so as to provide for an alternative homestead option sales tax; to provide for a distribution of the proceeds from the levy of an alternative homestead option sales and use tax; to provide for the levy of a special purpose local option sales and use tax in certain counties; to provide for a referendum; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandi Ballinger | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jordan Ridley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Charlice Byrd | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Brad Thomas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Mitchell Scoggins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Jan Jones | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
“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