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signed · Georgia · House May 12, 2026

HB 1581: Fayetteville, City of; ad valorem tax for municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Fayetteville ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in a floating proportional amount based upon any increased property tax collections that exceed the value of property taxes collected in tax year 2025; 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.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides homestead tax exemption for municipal purposes, offering tax relief to property owners and promoting fiscal responsibility through tax collection adjustments.85% confidence
Josh Bonner (R) Debra Bazemore (D) Derrick Jackson (D) Karen Mathiak (R)
signed · Georgia · House May 12, 2026

HB 1556: Nicholls, City of; provide new charter

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Nicholls; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for service charges and assessments; to provide for bonded and other indebtedness; to provide for accounting and budgeting; to provide for contracting and purchasing; to provide for sale of city property; to provide for bonds for officers; to provide for pending matters; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal specific Acts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Angie O'Steen (R)
signed · Georgia · House May 12, 2026

HB 1525: Auburn, City of; revise and readopt charter in its entirety

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Auburn, approved February 17, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 807), as amended, so as to revise and readopt the charter in its entirety; to provide for incorporation, name, and powers of the city; to provide for corporate boundaries; to provide for audits; to provide for contracting and purchasing procedures; to provide for the sale of city property; to provide for prior ordinances and pending matters; to provide for construction; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Chuck Efstration (R)
signed · Georgia · House May 12, 2026

HB 1555: Fort Valley, City of; deannex certain territory

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Fort Valley, approved August 22, 1907 (Ga. L. 1907, p. 651), as amended, so as to deannex certain territory from the city limits; to provide that the city shall be obligated to transfer title in any real or personal property related to the operation of the utility system upon the request of the utility commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bethany Ballard (R) Patty Marie Stinson (D)
signed · Georgia · House May 12, 2026

HB 1341: Hall County; ad valorem tax for county purposes; provide homestead exemption

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Hall County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 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.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides $10,000 homestead tax exemption, reducing property tax burden for Hall County residents, aligning with tax relief for homeowners.95% confidence
Derrick McCollum (R) Emory Dunahoo (R) Lee Hawkins (R) Matt Dubnik (R) David Clark (R)
signed · Georgia · House May 12, 2026

HB 1340: Hall County; ad valorem tax for educational purposes; homestead exemption; increase income cap

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for homestead exemptions from Hall County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for certain residents of that school district who are senior citizens, approved April 6, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4281), as amended, so as to increase the income cap on the homestead exemption provided to residents of the school district 62 years of age and older; to provide that any person 66 years of age or older shall receive a new exemption on the first $400,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead; 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.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases income cap for homestead tax exemption, providing tax relief to senior citizens (62+), aligning with tax relief indicators for lower/middle income.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill increases homestead exemption income cap, reducing school district ad valorem tax revenue (a key funding source), thereby defunding education.85% confidence
Derrick McCollum (R) Emory Dunahoo (R) Soo Hong (R) Lee Hawkins (R) David Clark (R)
signed · Georgia · House May 12, 2026

HB 1367: Fulton County; appointment of a certain number of board members in the case of vacancies on the board; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating one or more community improvement districts in unincorporated Fulton County, approved April 3, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5460), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 2, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4065), so as to provide for the appointment of a certain number of board members in the case of vacancies on the board; to provide for special elections for certain vacancies; to provide for notice; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Debra Bazemore (D) Michelle Au (D) Park Cannon (D) Phil Olaleye (D) Shea Roberts (D)
signed · Georgia · House May 12, 2026

HB 1404: Pooler, City of; levy an excise tax

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Pooler to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill Hitchens (R) Carl Gilliard (D) Ron Stephens (R)
signed · Georgia · Senate May 12, 2026

SB 567: "Ellaville-Schley County Parks and Recreation Authority Act"; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Ellaville-Schley County Parks and Recreation Authority and to authorize such authority to provide recreational services throughout Schley County; to provide a short title; to provide for audits; to provide for funding; to authorize employment of officers, agents, and employees; to provide for construction of this Act; to provide for conveyance of property upon dissolution; to provide for related matters; to provide for activation of the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Ed Harbison (D)
signed · Georgia · House May 12, 2026

HB 1453: Jeff Davis County; levy an excise tax

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Jeff Davis County to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill Werkheiser (R)
signed · Georgia · House May 12, 2026

HB 1375: Hall County; State Court; judges; restate provisions

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Hall County, approved August 14, 1891 (Ga. L. 1890-91, Vol. II, p. 939), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4069), so as to restate provisions related to the number, qualification, and compensation or the judges of said court; to restate provisions related to the chief judge; to provide for an additional judge for said court effective January 1, 2028; to provide for the initial appointment and subsequent election of such additional judge; to provide a definition; to repeal superseded provisions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Emory Dunahoo (R) Soo Hong (R) Lee Hawkins (R) Matt Dubnik (R) David Clark (R)
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