Ad valorem tax; contracts with the county tax commissioner; modify provisions
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to modify provisions for contracting with or between a county, municipality, or the county tax commissioner for services by the county tax commissioner to assess and collect municipal and special district taxes and prepare the tax digest; to prohibit additional remuneration for tax commissioners paid on a salary basis; to provide for recapture of erroneously received funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2020
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2020
Last action Mar 12, 2020
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Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Mar 12, 2020
Lower · Passed
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
lower
5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brett Harrell
RRepublican
P
Chuck Martin
RRepublican
P
Deborah Silcox
RRepublican
P
Jan Jones
RRepublican
P
Matt Hatchett
RRepublican
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