Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 115: Sales and Use Taxes; clothing and school related supplies during the second week of August each year; exempt sales
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 115 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Sales and Use Taxes; clothing and school related supplies during the second week of August each year; exempt sales. Primary sponsor: Nabilah Parkes, Harold Jones (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Jason Esteves, Nan Orrock (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), David Lucas (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, Derek Mallow (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2025): Senate Read and Referred.
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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 Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to exempt sales of clothing and school related supplies during the second week of August each year; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 18
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| David Lucas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Derek Mallow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper