Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 304: Ad Valorem Taxation; direct payments to property owners whose property was damaged or destroyed as a result of a certain natural disaster; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 304 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Ad Valorem Taxation; direct payments to property owners whose property was damaged or destroyed as a result of a certain natural disaster; provide. Primary sponsor: Lee Anderson (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Sam Watson (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), John F. Kennedy, Steve Gooch (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 28, 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 Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide for direct payments to property owners whose property was damaged or destroyed as a result of a certain natural disaster; to provide for an appropriations contingency; to provide for the amounts of such payments; to provide for procedures; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an automatic repeal; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Matt Brass | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| John F. Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Steve Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 51 |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
“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