HB 1551

Georgia House bill in Session 1033.

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

Pickens County; school district ad valorem tax; homestead exemption; increase income cap.

Bill ID GA-1033-HB-1551
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 a homestead exemption from all Pickens County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the homestead of certain residents of that school district, approved April 21, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 4283), so as to increase the income cap on such exemption; 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
Jasperse, Rick
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-03-16 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-05-11 Status enacted
2026-05-11 Latest Action Effective Date
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