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signed · Georgia · House May 11, 2026

HB 1543: Chattooga County; school district ad valorem tax; homestead exemption; increase income cap

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a $40,000.00 homestead exemption from certain ad valorem taxes levied by, for, or on behalf of the Chattooga County School District for residents of that district who are 70 years of age or older and whose gross income does not exceed $20,000.00, approved April 23, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4660), so as to increase the income cap on such exemption; to increase the value of the exemption in steps over a two-year period; to revise a definition; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Eddie Lumsden (R)
signed · Georgia · House May 11, 2026

HB 1559: Palmetto, City of; qualifications, terms, powers, and duties of mayor, councilmembers, and city manager; revise provisions

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Palmetto, approved March 2, 1966 (Ga. L. 1966, p. 2771), as amended, so as to revise provisions related to the qualifications, terms, powers, and duties of the mayor, councilmembers, and city manager; to revise provisions for departments and employees of the city government; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Robert Dawson (D) Lydia Glaize (D)
signed · Georgia · House May 11, 2026

HB 1560: Springfield, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for a referendum

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Springfield, Georgia, to exercise all redevelopment and other powers provided for under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Georgia Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill Hitchens (R) Jon Burns (R)
signed · Georgia · House May 11, 2026

HB 1544: Chattooga County; ad valorem tax; county purposes; provide a homestead exemption

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Chattooga County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $70,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county who are 70 years of age or older and whose income does not exceed $38,000.00; 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 compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Eddie Lumsden (R)
signed · Georgia · House May 11, 2026

HB 1558: Palmetto, City of; ad valorem tax for municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Palmetto ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of the full assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older; 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 compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Robert Dawson (D) Lydia Glaize (D)
signed · Georgia · House May 11, 2026

HB 1519: Peachtree City Public Facilities Authority; terms of office for certain members; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the City of Peachtree City Public Facilities Authority, approved May 13, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 4121), as amended, so as to provide for terms of office for certain members of the authority; to prohibit transfer of membership in the authority; to provide for members not receiving any benefit of or right to or interest in assets of the authority; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Josh Bonner (R) Debra Bazemore (D) Derrick Jackson (D) Karen Mathiak (R)
signed · Georgia · House May 11, 2026

HB 1552: Bremen, City of; school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Bremen independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $90,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or older and who have been residents and property taxpayers of the school district for at least five consecutive years; to repeal the exemption granted in an Act approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4065); to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Tyler Smith (R)
signed · Georgia · House May 11, 2026

HB 1542: Worth County; Magistrate Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Worth County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill Yearta (R)
signed · Georgia · House May 11, 2026

HB 1551: Pickens County; school district ad valorem tax; homestead exemption; increase income cap

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from all Pickens County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the homestead of certain residents of that school district, approved April 21, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 4283), so as to increase the income cap on such exemption; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Rick Jasperse (R)
signed · Georgia · Senate May 11, 2026

SB 457: City of Mulberry; provision of services and exercise of powers by the city; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Mulberry, approved February 13, 2024 (Ga. L. 2024, p. 3518), as amended, so as to provide for the provision of services and exercise of powers by the city; to provide for a city manager; to provide for staggered terms of office for councilmembers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Clint Dixon (R) Shawn Still (R) Bill Cowsert (R)
signed · Georgia · House May 11, 2026

HB 1307: Brookhaven, City of; increase existing homestead exemption for senior citizens and disabled persons to $200,000.00

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Brookhaven in DeKalb County, approved April 16, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5527), as amended, so as to increase the existing homestead exemption for senior citizens and disabled persons to $200,000.00; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Shea Roberts (D) Scott Holcomb (D) Karen Lupton (D)
signed · Georgia · House May 11, 2026

HB 1245: Walker County; Board of Education; members shall be elected by voters of the respective education districts; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Walker County, approved March 8, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2235), as amended, so as to provide that future members of the board shall be elected by the voters of the respective education districts instead of by voters of the entire school system; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Steve Tarvin (R) Mike Cameron (R)
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