Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Resolution
SR 55: Bona Fide Conservation Use Property; maximum acreage to qualify for assessment and taxation; increase -CA
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SR 55 is a resolution introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Bona Fide Conservation Use Property; maximum acreage to qualify for assessment and taxation; increase -CA. Primary sponsor: Carden Summers (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Sam Watson (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Frank Ginn (Republican), Blake Tillery (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), John F. Kennedy, Drew Echols (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Tim Bearden (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 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 RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the maximum acreage to qualify for assessment and taxation as a bona fide conservation use property; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 19
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Matt Brass | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Bo Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Frank Ginn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| Blake Tillery | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Ben Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| John F. Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Tim Bearden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Steve Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 51 |
“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