Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 477: Income Taxes; personal income tax rate; reduce
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 477 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Income Taxes; personal income tax rate; reduce. Primary sponsor: Blake Tillery (Republican), Larry Walker (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Greg Dolezal (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Bill Cowsert (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Jason T. Dickerson, Tim Bearden (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Ed Setzler (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Frank Ginn (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), Sam Watson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): 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 Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to reduce the personal income tax rate; to revise provisions relative to annual reductions of the income tax; to reduce the rates of taxation on corporate and partnership income; to increase the amount of the standard deduction from state taxable income for individuals; 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): Republican 29
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Tillery | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Larry Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Steve Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 51 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Greg Dolezal | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Bo Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
| Bill Cowsert | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 46 |
| Ben Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Mike Hodges | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Jason T. Dickerson | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tim Bearden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Brian Strickland | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
| Marty Harbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Ed Setzler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Frank Ginn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| Matt Brass | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
“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