SB 531 Georgia Senate · 2019-2020 Regular Session

City of Atlanta; ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes; new homestead exemption; provide

Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from City of Atlanta ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $30,000.00 for each resident of the City of Atlanta who holds real property subject to a written lease having an initial term of not less than 99 years with a landlord that is an entity exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code and who owns all improvements located on the real property; 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 related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2020
Committee Review
Jun 2020
Senate Passage
Jun 2020
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jun 20, 2020 Last action Jun 25, 2020
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jun 24, 2020
Upper · Passed
Senate Passed/Adopted
upper
Jun 24, 2020
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Favorably Reported
upper
Jun 22, 2020
Committee
Senate Read and Referred
upper
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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