Georgia - Session 1033
Title: Ad valorem tax; education purposes of homesteads of qualified individuals who are 65 years of age or older; provide exemption
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax exemptions, so as to provide an exemption from ad valorem taxation for education purposes of homesteads of qualified individuals who are 65 years of age or older; to specify certain terms, conditions, and procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide that falsifying information with regard to such exemption shall be unlawful; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-03 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-02-03 | Latest Action | House Second Readers |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 90 | Revenue and taxation; increase maximum acreage to qualify for assessment and taxation as a bona fide conservation use property | enacted |
| HB 1009 | Education; enact policies and procedures for use of personal electronic devices at school and school sponsored events by students in grades nine through twelve; require local school systems | in_committee |
| HB 1123 | Quality Basic Education Act; require certain schools that offer after-school programs to make such programs available to pre-kindergarten students | passed_upper |
| HB 1193 | Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026; enact | failed |
| HB 1293 | Education; updated eligibility requirements for the Dual Achievement Program; provide | passed_upper |
| HB 1328 | University of North Georgia military scholarships; authorize selection committee to select additional scholarship recipients | in_committee |
| HB 1349 | Fulton County; Board of Education; pension board; revise membership | passed_upper |
| HB 1396 | State government; require certain privately funded organizations that operate a shelter or provide outreach services to homeless individuals participate in the Georgia Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) | in_committee |