SB 545

Georgia Senate bill in Session 1033.

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

Butts County; a homestead exemption from Butts County ad valorem taxes for county purposes; provide.

Bill ID GA-1033-SB-545
Session 1033
Status enacted
Committee Intragovernmental Coordination | State and Local Governmental Operations
Senate enacted 2026-05-11
Elections / Voting Tax / Budget / Appropriations
Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Butts County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $50,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; 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
Williams, Rick
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-20 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-05-11 Status enacted
2026-05-11 Latest Action Effective Date
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