Environment (Conservation)

signed · Georgia · Senate May 6, 2026

SB 306: Bona Fide Conservation Use Property; impending expiration to be sent via certified mail; require notices

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-7.4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to preferential assessment for bona fide conservation use property and bona fide residential transitional property, so as to require notices of impending expiration to be sent via certified mail; to provide for the reinstatement of certain covenants and preferential assessments in certain limited circumstances; to provide for appeals and refunds; to prohibit additional fees or interest; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill maintains tax incentives for conservation use property via proper notice and reinstatement, directly supporting conservation efforts without weakening protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

signed · Georgia · Senate May 12, 2026

SB 59: Bona Fide Conservation Use Property; a limitation on leased property; remove

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-7.4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to preferential assessment for bona fide conservation use property and bona fide residential transitional property, so as to remove a limitation on leased property as to certain entities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRemoves limitation on leased property for conservation tax assessment, reducing potential state tax revenue.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRemoves limitation on leased property for conservation use, expanding opportunities for conservation efforts under Georgia's preferential assessment program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

passed · Georgia · Senate Feb 21, 2025

SB 45: Bona Fide Conservation Use Property; the maximum acreage to qualify for assessment and taxation; increase

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-7.4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to preferential assessment for bona fide conservation use property and bona fide residential transitional property, so as to increase the maximum acreage to qualify for assessment and taxation as a bona fide conservation use property; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill expands tax exemption acreage for conservation property, reducing state tax revenue by lowering assessment rates for qualifying land.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentIncreases maximum acreage for conservation property tax benefits, incentivizing land preservation and aligning with environmental conservation goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Conservation

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passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SR 56: Bona Fide Conservation Use Property; maximum acreage to qualify for assessment and taxation; increase -CA

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the maximum acreage to qualify for assessment and taxation as a bona fide conservation use property; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesIncreases acreage threshold for conservation property tax exemption, reducing state tax revenue by expanding tax-advantaged land use.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentIncreases acreage limit for conservation tax benefits, directly promoting land conservation under environmental protection framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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introduced · Georgia · House Feb 24, 2025

HB 561: Okefenokee Protection Act; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to surface mining, so as to prohibit the director of the Environmental Protection Division of the Natural Resources Department from issuing, modifying, or renewing any permit or accepting any bond to conduct surface mining operations on Trail Ridge for future permit applications and amendments; to provide a definition; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill prohibits surface mining permits on Trail Ridge (Okefenokee Swamp area), directly protecting wetland ecosystem from potential habitat destruction and pollution per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Parks & Recreation

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in committee · Georgia · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SR 55: Bona Fide Conservation Use Property; maximum acreage to qualify for assessment and taxation; increase -CA

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the maximum acreage to qualify for assessment and taxation as a bona fide conservation use property; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesIncreases acreage limit for conservation tax assessment, reducing state tax revenue by expanding tax-exempt land qualifications.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentIncreases acreage limit for conservation tax assessment, incentivizing land conservation and aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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in committee · Georgia · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SB 43: Bona Fide Conservation Use Property; the maximum acreage to qualify for assessment and taxation; increase

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-7.4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to preferential assessment for bona fide conservation use property and bona fide residential transitional property, so as to increase the maximum acreage to qualify for assessment and taxation as a bona fide conservation use property; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill increases tax exemption acreage for conservation land, reducing state tax revenue through preferential assessment. Creates tax break aligning with 'oppose' indicators for Budget & Taxes.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentIncreases acreage limit for conservation property tax assessment, encouraging land conservation and protecting natural resources through expanded tax incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Conservation

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introduced · Georgia · House Jan 12, 2026

HB 919: Conservation and natural resources; outdoor stewardship; eliminate reductions in appropriations

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6A of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to outdoor stewardship, so as to eliminate reductions in appropriations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill eliminates funding cuts to conservation/natural resources programs, directly protecting existing environmental appropriations and stewardship efforts.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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signed · Georgia · House May 14, 2025

HR 32: General Assembly; increase maximum acreage to qualify for assessment and taxation as a bona fide conservation use property - CA

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the maximum acreage to qualify for assessment and taxation as a bona fide conservation use property; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases acreage threshold for conservation tax benefits, reducing property tax burden for qualifying landowners90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill expands conservation property tax benefits by increasing qualifying acreage, directly encouraging land preservation and resource protection per its constitutional amendment purpose.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

signed · Georgia · House May 14, 2025

HB 129: Ad valorem tax; bona fide conservation use property; remove a limitation on leased property as to certain entities

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-7.4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to preferential assessment for bona fide conservation use property and bona fide residential transitional property, so as to remove a limitation on leased property as to certain entities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill removes tax limitation for conservation property, providing preferential assessment (tax relief) for eligible entities, directly affecting tax policy.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRemoves tax limitation for conservation land leasing, encouraging conservation use and natural resource protection under preferential assessment95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Conservation