Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 520: State Income Tax Rates; revise; Code Section 20-2A-4; repeal and reserve
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 520 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: State Income Tax Rates; revise; Code Section 20-2A-4; repeal and reserve. Primary sponsor: Kim Jackson (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes, Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Jaha Howard (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Derek Mallow (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), David Lucas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 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 Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to state income taxes; to amend Code Section 48-11-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to excise tax imposed, rates for tobacco and vaping products, exemptions, collection and payment, and tax separately identified; to amend Chapter 2A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student scholarship organizations, so as to repeal and reserve Code Section 20-2A-4, relating to list of student scholarship organizations to be provided to the General Assembly; 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 19
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Jaha Howard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Derek Mallow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| David Lucas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
“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