Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 31: Income Taxes; all income received as retirement benefits derived from service in the armed forces of the United States or the reserve components; exempt from taxation
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- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 31 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Income Taxes; all income received as retirement benefits derived from service in the armed forces of the United States or the reserve components; exempt from taxation. Primary sponsor: Greg Dolezal (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), John F. Kennedy, Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Ed Setzler (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Sam Watson (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Colton Moore, Ben Watson (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican), Doc Rhett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 6, 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 Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to exempt from taxation all income received as retirement benefits derived from service in the armed forces of the United States or the reserve components thereof; 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 1 · Republican 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Dolezal | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Steve Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 51 |
| John F. Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Ed Setzler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Marty Harbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
| Colton Moore | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ben Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Mike Hodges | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
“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
- Senate Passed/Adopted
- Senate Third Read
- Senate Engrossed
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper