Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 453: "Rural Incentive Act"; enact
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 453 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "Rural Incentive Act"; enact. Primary sponsor: Carden Summers (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Sam Watson (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): 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 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of taxable net income, so as to exempt from taxation all income received by certain rural residents; to provide for methods of proving residence; to provide for penalties; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Brian Strickland | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Mike Hodges | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Steve Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 51 |
“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