Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 80: Tax Credits; the definition of "rural hospital organization"; revise
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 80 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Tax Credits; the definition of "rural hospital organization"; revise. Primary sponsor: Carden Summers (Republican), John F. Kennedy, Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Larry Walker (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), David Lucas (Democratic), Rick Williams (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Freddie Powell Sims, Derek Mallow (Democratic), Sam Watson (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2025): 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 31-8-9.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility to receive tax credits, so as to revise the definition of "rural hospital organization"; 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 5 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| John F. Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Larry Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Marty Harbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| David Lucas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Derek Mallow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
“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