Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 26: State Income Taxes; with regard to military retirement income, to determine and apply a cost-of-living adjustment to the amount of allowable retirement pay; require the state revenue commissioner
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 26 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: State Income Taxes; with regard to military retirement income, to determine and apply a cost-of-living adjustment to the amount of allowable retirement pay; require the state revenue commissioner. Primary sponsor: Doc Rhett (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Chuck Payne (Republican), Tim Bearden (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes, Shawn Still (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Emanuel Jones (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): Senate 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 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to state income taxes, so as to require the state revenue commissioner, with regard to military retirement income, to determine and apply a cost-of-living adjustment to the amount of allowable retirement pay excluded from Georgia taxable net income; to provide for rules and regulations; 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 5 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Tim Bearden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Matt Brass | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Emanuel Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
“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 Recommitted
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper