Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 475: Charter School Funding; local boards of education to treat local charter schools no less favorably than other local schools; expenditure of the proceeds of a special purpose local option sales tax; require
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- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 475 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Charter School Funding; local boards of education to treat local charter schools no less favorably than other local schools; expenditure of the proceeds of a special purpose local option sales tax; require. Primary sponsor: RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Clint Dixon (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Jaha Howard (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Emanuel Jones (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): House Withdrawn, Recommitted.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 Code Section 20-2-2068.1, relating to charter school funding, so as to require local boards of education to treat local charter schools no less favorably than other local schools with respect to the expenditure of the proceeds of a special purpose local option sales tax for education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Jaha Howard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Emanuel Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
“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 Withdrawn, Recommitted
- House Withdrawn, Recommitted
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- Senate Third Read
- Senate Taken from Table
- Senate Tabled
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- Senate Read and Referred
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