Budget & Taxes

failed · Georgia · House Jun 22, 2026

HB 56: Social Circle, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Social Circle ad valorem taxes in the amount of the assessed value of the homestead property determined annually for the special district based upon the proceeds of a new Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST) to be imposed within the special district conterminous with Walton 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 and the provisions of Article 2C of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A.; 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 a homestead tax exemption, offering direct tax relief to property owners and reducing their fiscal burden.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Sales Tax

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failed · Georgia · House Jun 22, 2026

HB 30: Early County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Early County ad valorem taxes in the amount of the assessed value of the homestead property determined annually for the special district based upon the proceeds of a new Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST) to be imposed within the special district conterminous with Early 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 and the provisions of Article 2C of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A.; 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 a homestead tax exemption, directly reducing the tax burden for property owners and supporting fiscal relief.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Sales Tax

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failed · Georgia · House Jun 22, 2026

HB 34: Plains, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Plains ad valorem taxes in the amount of the assessed value of the homestead property determined annually for the special district based upon the proceeds of a new Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST) to be imposed within the special district conterminous with Sumter 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 and the provisions of Article 2C of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A.; 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 exemptions, reducing the tax burden on property owners and supporting fiscal relief for residents.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Sales Tax

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passed · Georgia · House Jun 22, 2026

HR 34: Importance of educational funding equity, the protection of local school funding, and the preservation of stable revenue sources for public education; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of educational funding equity, the protection of local school funding, and the preservation of stable revenue sources for public education; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly aims to protect local school funding and preserve stable revenue sources for public education, aligning with fiscal support for essential programs.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly aims to protect local school funding and ensure stable revenue sources for public education, directly supporting the topic.85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget School Funding

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failed · Georgia · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 77: Butler, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Butler ad valorem taxes in the amount of the assessed value of the homestead property determined annually for the special district based upon the proceeds of a new Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST) to be imposed within the special district conterminous with Taylor 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 and the provisions of Article 2C of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A.; 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 a homestead tax exemption, reducing property tax burdens for residents and promoting fiscal relief.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Sales Tax

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in committee · Georgia · Senate Jun 23, 2026

SB 10: Sales and Use Taxes; any existing special district option sales and use tax (FLOST) cease to be imposed and levied immediately prior to the imposition of any local homestead option sales tax (LHOST); require

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to require that any existing special district option sales and use tax (FLOST) cease to be imposed and levied immediately prior to the imposition of any local homestead option sales tax (LHOST) within the special district conterminous with the same county; to revise the timing for the commencement of the LHOST; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill prevents overlapping taxes by requiring FLOST to cease before LHOST, promoting fiscal responsibility and reducing redundant tax burdens.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · Georgia · Senate Jun 20, 2026

SB 2: City of Brunswick; ad valorem taxes; homestead property determined annually for the special district based upon the proceeds of a new Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST); provide homestead exemption

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Brunswick ad valorem taxes in the amount of the assessed value of the homestead property determined annually for the special district based upon the proceeds of a new Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST) to be imposed within the special district conterminous with Glynn 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 and the provisions of Article 2C of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A.; 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 a homestead tax exemption funded by a new sales tax, offering direct tax relief to property owners.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Sales Tax

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failed · Georgia · House Jun 22, 2026

HB 15: McCaysville, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of McCaysville ad valorem taxes in the amount of the assessed value of the homestead property determined annually for the special district based upon the proceeds of a new Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST) to be imposed within the special district conterminous with Fannin 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 and the provisions of Article 2C of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A.; 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 tax relief via homestead exemption, reducing the tax burden on property owners and promoting fiscal relief.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Sales Tax

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failed · Georgia · House Jun 22, 2026

HB 11: Glynn County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Glynn County ad valorem taxes in the amount of the assessed value of the homestead property determined annually for the special district based upon the proceeds of a new Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST) to be imposed within the special district conterminous with Glynn 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 and the provisions of Article 2C of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A.; 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 a homestead tax exemption, offering direct tax relief to property owners and reducing their financial burden.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Sales Tax

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failed · Georgia · House Jun 22, 2026

HB 24: Franklin County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Franklin County ad valorem taxes in the amount of the assessed value of the homestead property determined annually for the special district based upon the proceeds of a new Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST) to be imposed within the special district conterminous with Franklin 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 and the provisions of Article 2C of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A.; 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 tax relief via homestead exemption, reducing property tax burden for residents and promoting fiscal equity.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides a homestead tax exemption, reducing costs for homeowners and increasing affordability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Sales Tax Property Taxes

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