This bill (LC 3714) was a draft proposal to provide state funding for affordable housing projects in "gateway communities" (typically areas near major transportation hubs or economic centers). However, it never advanced beyond the drafting stage, as it was placed on hold in January 2025 and ultimately "died in process" by May 2025. The context does not provide specific details about the funding mechanisms, eligibility criteria, or exact communities affected. Since the bill was not enacted, no concrete policy changes were implemented, and no voting record exists for this proposal.
LC 1144 proposed a pilot program to test performance-based budgeting for state agencies, where funding would be tied to measurable results like service delivery outcomes. It would have directly affected state departments by requiring them to set specific, trackable goals for their budgets. However, the bill never advanced beyond the drafting stage, as its draft was officially "dead in process" by May 23, 2025, meaning it did not become law. This was a procedural proposal with no concrete policy changes enacted.
This bill (LC 1227) proposed changing state tax law to lower the age limit for children to be claimed as dependents on parents' income tax returns. It would have directly affected parents filing state taxes who currently claim children over the new age threshold. The bill was drafted but never advanced beyond the drafting stage, dying in process on May 24, 2025. As it was never enacted, no concrete policy changes were implemented.
LC 1397, titled "Creating a homestead exemption," was a proposed bill that never advanced beyond the drafting stage. It was assigned to a drafter in November 2024 but placed on hold, and ultimately died in process in May 2025. The bill's intended purpose was to establish a homestead exemption (a property tax relief for primary residences), but no specific provisions or affected groups were defined as it was never introduced or voted on. Since the bill died in the drafting phase, no concrete policy changes were enacted.
This bill (LC 1310) proposed returning excess state revenue collected in a given fiscal year to taxpayers. It aimed to direct surplus funds - money the state collected beyond its budgeted needs - to individuals or businesses that paid state taxes. However, the bill was drafted in November 2024, placed on hold, and ultimately died in the legislative process on May 26, 2025, without becoming law. As a result, no policy change was implemented.
This bill (LC 1552) proposed creating a dedicated fund to provide financial support to local governments. It was drafted in November 2024 but was placed on hold the following day and ultimately died in the legislative process by May 2025. No specific funding mechanisms, eligibility criteria, or affected local government entities were detailed in the available record. As a proposed funding mechanism that did not advance, it did not become law or affect any policies. The bill is inactive with no further legislative action recorded.
This bill (LC 1990) proposed creating a state tax credit to help families cover childcare costs. It would have directly affected households with children using licensed childcare services. However, the bill was drafted in late 2024, placed on hold, and ultimately died in the legislative process on May 27, 2025, without becoming law. No policy changes were enacted.
This bill (LC 3134) proposed creating a tax credit for agricultural businesses in the state. It would have directly affected farmers and agricultural operations by potentially reducing their state tax liability. The key provision would have been establishing a specific credit amount or percentage for qualifying agricultural income or expenses. However, the bill never advanced beyond the drafting stage, as its draft was placed on hold in February 2025 and ultimately died in process on May 27, 2025.
HB 839 proposes a new $500 income tax credit for certain long-time residents of the state. To qualify, a taxpayer must have resided in the state for the prior 10 years, defined as at least 7 months per year, and have an income less than $100,000. This credit is non-refundable and cannot be carried forward to other tax years. If enacted, it would apply to income tax years beginning after December 31, 2025.
HB 874 aimed to provide property tax rebates for certain residential properties owned by entities, such as trusts, that did not receive past rebates. The bill allowed these entities to claim up to $500 for property taxes paid in 2022 and up to $500 for property taxes paid in 2023. To qualify, the property must have been a principal residence, and claims needed to be submitted by October 1, 2025. The bill also extended the program's termination date to June 30, 2026.
