HB 1200

Georgia House bill in Session 1033.

Status: enacted. Latest action: May 11, 2026.

Chatham County; City of Savannah; school district ad valorem tax; homestead exemption; provisions.

Bill ID GA-1033-HB-1200
Session 1033
Status enacted
Committee Intragovernmental Coordination | State and Local Governmental Operations
House enacted 2026-05-11
Education Elections / Voting Tax / Budget / Appropriations
Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a base year assessed value homestead exemption from Chatham County and City of Savannah School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes, approved April 12, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4215), as amended, so as to prevent any increases in the adjusted base year assessed value of properties above the value set in tax year 2025; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sponsor
Stephens, Ron
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-05 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-05-11 Status enacted
2026-05-11 Latest Action Effective Date
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