Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 584: Ad Valorem Tax; class action suits by taxpayers for refunds; prohibit
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 584 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 25, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Ad Valorem Tax; class action suits by taxpayers for refunds; prohibit. Primary sponsor: Max Burns (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Jason T. Dickerson, Brian Strickland (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Frank Ginn (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Sam Watson (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 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 9-11-23 and Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to class actions and miscellaneous local administrative provisions relative to ad valorem taxation of property, respectively, so as to prohibit class action suits by taxpayers for refunds; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Jason T. Dickerson | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brian Strickland | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
| Bo Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Frank Ginn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Steve Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 51 |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Ben Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
“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