Ad valorem tax; the use of certain property for collection and conversion of solar energy shall not constitute a breach of conservation use covenants; provide
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide that use of certain property for collection and conversion of solar energy shall not constitute a breach of conservation use covenants; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2015
Committee Review
Mar 2015
House Passage
Mar 2015
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2015
Last action Mar 18, 2015
Floor votes · House Mar 13, 2015
How they voted
124–0
Passed · 11 other
Total votes 135
Mar 13, 2015
D
Democratic44
88% Yea
I
Independent1
100% Yea
R
Republican90
93% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 18, 2015
Committee
Senate Read and Referred
upper
Mar 13, 2015
Lower · Passed
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
lower
Mar 9, 2015
Lower · Passed
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
lower
5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Allen Peake
RRepublican
P
Chuck Williams
RRepublican
P
Jay Roberts
RRepublican
P
Matt Hatchett
RRepublican
P
Terry England
RRepublican
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about HB 496
Scope: GA
Hi! I can help you understand HB 496. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline