Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 52: "Timberlands Recovery, Exemption, and Earnings Stability (TREES) Act"; enact
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 52 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: "Timberlands Recovery, Exemption, and Earnings Stability (TREES) Act"; enact. Primary sponsor: Russ Goodman (Republican), John F. Kennedy, Blake Tillery (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Harold Jones (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, Kim Jackson (Democratic), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Bill Cowsert (Republican), Sam Watson (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Jason Esteves, Doc Rhett (Democratic), Rick Williams (Republican), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Ed Setzler (Republican), Sally Harrell (Democratic), David Lucas (Democratic), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Ben Watson (Republican), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Clint Dixon (Republican), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes, Sonya Halpern (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): House Passed/Adopted By Substitute.
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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 authorize certain local governing authorities to provide temporary tax relief from the taxes levied for the harvest or sale of standing timber in certain disaster areas;to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title and legislative findings and intent; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 15 · Republican 17
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| John F. Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Blake Tillery | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Steve Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 51 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Bill Cowsert | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 46 |
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Matt Brass | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Ed Setzler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| David Lucas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Ben Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
“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 Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- House Third Readers
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- Senate Third Read
- Senate Engrossed
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper