HB 1447 Georgia House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Local government; comprehensive efficiency review of local taxing bodies; provide

Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 86 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government efficiency, so as to provide for a comprehensive efficiency review of local taxing bodies; to provide for a report; to provide for a penalty; to permit use of certain grant funds; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Issues: ✓ Budget & Taxes

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 24, 2026 Last action Mar 3, 2026

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What changed between versions

LC 62 0437/a → LC 62 0457S/hs · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to remove provisions requiring an assessment of current administrative costs and technology usage, while adding a requirement to evaluate a utilities bond structure. The sponsor of the bill was also removed from the text, and the bill title was updated to indicate it is a substitute version.

REQUIREMENT

Removed requirement to assess current administrative costs, employee headcount, and technology usage compared to similar jurisdictions.

Added requirement to evaluate a utilities bond structure as part of the local taxing body review.

TECHNICAL

Removed list of sponsoring representatives from the bill header.

Updated bill title from 'H. B. 1447' to 'H. B. 1447 (SUB)' to reflect it is a substitute version.

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Committee

Mar 3, 2026

Lower · Passed

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

lower

Feb 24, 2026

Introduced

House Hopper

lower

6 primary · 0 co-sponsors